Gimnasia L.P. vs Rosario Central: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Gimnasia La Plata prepare to host Rosario Central on February 25, 2026, with kick-off at 21:00, this ARGENTINA: Liga Profesional, Round 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Gimnasia La Plata, currently 7th in the standings with 7 points from 5 games, are within reach of the top with 6 points behind. They've earned 7 points from 3 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Rosario Central, sitting 4th with 8 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 4 points from 2 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between Gimnasia La Plata and Rosario Central have favored Rosario Central, with Rosario Central claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-3). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Estudiantes de La Plata, Gimnasia La Plata recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Insfran, Torrejon, Martinez, Giampaoli, Steimbach, Schelotto, Max, Panaro, Fernandez, Torres, Torres. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Rosario Central's last outing came against Barracas Central, where they secured a 2-0 victory using a 5-3-2 system. Their starting XI featured Ledesma, Sandez, Avila, Ovando, Coronel, Pizarro, Ibarra, Gimenez, Copetti, Di Maria, Veliz. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.

Looking ahead, Gimnasia La Plata are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Gimnasia La Plata 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: Gimnasia La Plata's fixtures have averaged 2.2 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Rosario Central's games average 2 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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