Rosario vs Gimnasia La Plata Prediction: Can Rosario keep fighting for the top places?

In the upcoming fixture of Argentina Primera División, Rosario will face Gimnasia La Plata at Estadio Gigante de Arroyito in Rosario. The home side head here after a victory (0-2) away against Huracan. The visitors come from a surprising win (2-1) in the derby against Estudiantes.

Tips and betting odds provided below.

Rosario (WDLWL)

Rosario comes to this match after a sensational victory over Huracan. This victory even allowed them to surpass Huracan in the table, now placing 8th but with the same 14 points as the 3rd place.

Rosario set up their strategy very well, giving the opponent the ball and trying to exploit counterattacks and set pieces. And the truth is that strategy worked. As early as 5 minutes into the game, Rosario would score 0-1, with an excellent individual move by Malcorra on a counterattack. Shortly after, in the 29th minute, they would extend the advantage to 0-2, exploiting a defensive error by Huracan. Huracan continued to have more possession of the ball, but it was Rosario who created numerous goalscoring opportunities, especially through Malcorra, who had a great individual performance. The result would not change and Rosario would take the 3 points.

The games at home for Rosario have been a strength, since they haven't lost any game, having 3 wins and 1 draw. Rosario will certainly try to maintain this exhibition level at home and add the 3 points.

Gimnasia La Plata (WLDLL)

Gimnasia comes to this game after a surprising victory over Estudiantes, in the La Plata derby. This victory was very important, as it allowed Gimnasia to leave the bottom of the table, now positioning itself in 24th place with 8 points.

The game against Estudiantes was always quite divided and it was even Estudiantes who started better, scoring after 4 minutes. The game was well contested, with both teams creating numerous goal opportunities, however, both goalkeepers had excellent performances. In the 2nd half, at 56 minutes, Gimnasia would reach the tie, with an excellent header by Lescano. Supported by their fervent supporters, Gimnasia maintained the offensive pressure and managed to reach victory in the 86th minute with the conversion of a penalty.

Despite this very important victory, Gimnasia has had immense difficulties in away games. So far they still haven't managed to win, adding 1 draw and 3 defeats. In addition, they only scored 1 goal and conceded 8. It will be a difficult game and adding any point will be important for Gimnasia.

Expert Betting Tips

In the last 5 games between these 2 teams, Rosario had 1 victory, Gimnasia has had 2 victories, and there’s 2 draws. Also, goals were scored in all of these 5 matches, but in the last 3, only 1 goal was scored per match.

The games between these 2 teams tend to be quite divided, yet, due to their moment in form, Rosario is expected to win this match.