Rosario Central vs River Plate: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Rosario Central prepare to host River Plate on February 2, 2026, with kick-off at 01:30, this ARGENTINA: Liga Profesional, Round 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Rosario Central, currently 5th in the standings with 8 points from 6 games, are within reach of the top with 5 points behind. They've earned 4 points from 4 home 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.

River Plate, sitting 9th with 7 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 4 points from 3 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 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Rosario Central and River Plate have favored Rosario Central, ending in a 0-0 draw. Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Barracas Central, Rosario Central recorded a 2-0 victory while lining up in a 4-3-2-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Ledesma, Sandez, Avila, Ovando, Coronel, Pizarro, Ibarra, Gimenez, Copetti, Di Maria, Veliz. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

River Plate's last outing came against Argentinos Juniors, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 4-3-1-2 system. Their starting XI featured Beltran, Acuna, Rivero, Quarta, Montiel, Galvan, Moreno, Galoppo, Quintero, Ruberto, Castano. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Looking ahead, Rosario Central are expected to maintain their 4-3-3 structure, while River Plate are likely to counter with a 4-3-1-2 setup. 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: Rosario Central's fixtures have averaged 2 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. River Plate's games average 1.7 goals, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 17% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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