Argentinos Jrs vs Rosario Central: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Argentinos Juniors prepare to host Rosario Central on March 11, 2026, with kick-off at 21:30, this ARGENTINA: Liga Profesional, Round 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Argentinos Juniors, currently 10th in the standings with 9 points from 6 games, trail the leaders by 9 points. They've earned 8 points from 4 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Rosario Central, sitting 4th with 14 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 10 points from 4 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

T, . h

In their previous league match against Barracas Central, Argentinos Juniors recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Cortes, Prieto, Riquelme, Alvarez, Lozano, Giaccone, Lescano, Fattori, Lopez, Porcel, Fernandez. The classic shape provided balance, with two banks of four offering both defensive cover and attacking support.

Rosario Central's last outing came against Newells Old Boys, where they secured a 2-0 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Ledesma, Sandez, Avila, Ovando, Coronel, Pizarro, Ibarra, Fernandez, Di Maria, Gimenez, Veliz. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Argentinos Juniors are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Argentinos Juniors and Rosario Central are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: Argentinos Juniors's fixtures have averaged 0.9 goals per game, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 7 clean sheets. Rosario Central's games average 2 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 44% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

ScoresFeed.com is covering Argentinos Juniors vs Rosario Central in real time, providing live score of the match, team line-ups, full match stats, and live match commentary.