Rosario Central vs Argentinos Juniors Prediction: Juniors to Win and Start of the Campaign on a High

Argentine Primera Division is back in action, with Rosario Central squaring against Argentinos Juniors at the Estadio Gigante de Arroyito in Rosario. The first game of the season, and Rosario plays at home, which could be more motivating for the side, which had a pretty low previous season. For the 2023 season, both sides will be starting fresh, carrying positive energy and determination. The last time these two sides played against each other, Argentinos Juniors won 2-1.

From the 7 matches played between the two, Argentinos Juniors lead the head-to-head count by (3-4). Taking confidence from the last win, Argentinos will fancy its chances for registering a win in the opening game of the contest. However, the goal scoring average of the two sides against each other is 1.29 and so is the goals conceded average. Statistics suggest that the upcoming fixture will be a healthy contest between the two.

Going in the matchup, Rosario Central carries a decent game form, but the team is playing together after a gap of almost 3 months. Rosario’s performance at home in the Primera Division has been quite peculiar, as it hasn’t lost in its last 6 home games. However, their overall form in Primera Division is quite poor, as it has managed to win only a single fixture from the last 10 played. Considering the overall stats at home for Rosario, it seems Rosario will focus on securing a draw as it has managed 5 draws in its last 5 home games. Rosario’s overall goal scoring average is 1.10 goals per game, however, it declines to 0.80 goals at home. Talking about the game possession at home, Rosario has recorded an average possession of 56% in the last 10 home games.

• Octavio Bianchi
• Luca Martinez Dupuy
• Ignacio Malcorra

Argentinos Juniors will be hoping to continue its unbeaten form from the previous season, where it swept a win over Velez Sarsfield (2-0) in the last fixture of the season. Irrespective of the home and away venues, Argentinos Juniors has delivered substantial performances. In the last 4 away games, Argentinos managed to keep a clean sheet, which is quite encouraging for them to score in the upcoming matchup. Juniors will also be favorites to win as they have won their last three fixtures against Rosario in the Division. Talking about the consistent away run of Argentinos, they have scored at an average of 1.30 goals in their last 10 away games. Moreover, they have conceded goals at a low average of 0.70 goals. 

• Javier Cabrera
• Gabriel Avalos
• Gaston Veron

Comparing the two sides on paper and going through their home and away stats, Argentinos Juniors are likely to score one or two goals. Moreover, the goal scoring average of Rosario is under 1 goal per game, which is why it seems as if Argentinos will secure another clean sheet. The final scoreline is likely to be 0-1 or 0-2.

• Argentinos Juniors to Win for 2.52
• Correct Score 0-1 for 6.00
• Both Teams To Score - No for 1.656