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Argentina Liga Profesional Argentina
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Rosario Central
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Rosario Central vs Racing Club: Apertura Quarter-Final Showdown

Rosario Central host Racing Club in a crucial Apertura quarter-final clash. While Rosario Central have been in strong scoring form recently, Racing Club arrive with a remarkably solid defensive record, promising a tactical battle.

This fixture sets up an intriguing tactical battle between Rosario Central's offensive ambition and Racing Club's defensive resilience. The home side will likely aim to utilize their superior ball possession and higher shot volume to break down the visitors. Racing Club, on the other hand, will probably employ a compact mid-block, looking to frustrate Rosario Central and hit them on transitional moments, leveraging their strong away defensive record. The visitors' recent draw-heavy spell suggests they are adept at grinding out results against tougher opposition, making this a test of patience for the hosts.

Team statistics

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Team Stats Comparison

Home Team Matches
Away Team Matches
Rosario Central
VS
Racing Club
17
Matches played
17
9 - 4 - 4
Results
6 - 6 - 5
52.9%
Win %
35.3%
1.4
Goals scored
1.1
1
Goals conceded
0.9
League averages

Key points

  • • Rosario Central average 1.4 goals per game overall but have scored 2.0 in their last 3 matches.
  • • Racing Club have conceded 0.8 goals per game away from home this season.
  • • Racing Club have drawn 2 of their last 3 matches, conceding only 1 goal in that period.

AI Prediction

Rosario Central's recent attacking surge meets Racing Club's formidable defence. While the hosts are potent, Racing's stingy backline, particularly away from home, suggests goals will be at a premium. The recent form indicates a potential stalemate, with Racing Club's ability to secure draws on the road being a key factor.

  • AI
    Confidence
    Pick
    Recent Win% (20)
  • amazon/nova-lite-v1
    nova-lite-v1 (fr)
    by amazon
    78%
    Rosario Central HOME
    BTTS NO
    2.5 UNDER
    1x2
    30%
    O/U
    43%
    BTTS
    50%
  • google/gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001
    gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (ar)
    by google
    68%
    Rosario Central HOME
    BTTS NO
    2.5 UNDER
    1x2
    27%
    O/U
    43%
    BTTS
    50%
  • google/gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001
    gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (es)
    by google
    70%
    Rosario Central HOME
    BTTS NO
    2.5 UNDER
    1x2
    30%
    O/U
    47%
    BTTS
    37%
  • google/gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001
    gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (ru)
    by google
    70%
    Rosario Central HOME
    BTTS NO
    2.5 UNDER
    1x2
    27%
    O/U
    43%
    BTTS
    47%
  • google/gemini-2.5-flash-lite
    gemini-2.5-flash-lite (en)
    by google
    65%
    X DRAW
    BTTS NO
    2.5 UNDER
    1x2
    37%
    O/U
    47%
    BTTS
    50%
  • meta-llama/llama-3.1-8b-instruct
    llama-3.1-8b-instruct (it)
    by meta-llama
    70%
    Rosario Central HOME
    BTTS YES
    2.5 OVER
    1x2
    30%
    O/U
    53%
    BTTS
    53%
  • meta-llama/llama-3.3-70b-instruct
    llama-3.3-70b-instruct (pt)
    by meta-llama
    70%
    Rosario Central HOME
    BTTS YES
    2.5 OVER
    1x2
    30%
    O/U
    60%
    BTTS
    57%
  • openai/gpt-oss-120b:free
    gpt-oss-120b:free (tr)
    by openai
    68%
    Rosario Central HOME
    BTTS YES
    2.5 OVER
    1x2
    33%
    O/U
    57%
    BTTS
    60%
  • x-ai/grok-4.1-fast
    grok-4.1-fast (ja)
    by x-ai
    72%
    Rosario Central HOME
    BTTS NO
    2.5 UNDER
    1x2
    37%
    O/U
    57%
    BTTS
    50%
  • x-ai/grok-4.1-fast
    grok-4.1-fast (ko)
    by x-ai
    75%
    Rosario Central HOME
    BTTS NO
    2.5 UNDER
    1x2
    37%
    O/U
    50%
    BTTS
    50%

H2H

Liga Profesional Argentina
Match dateTeamScoreTeamO/U 2.5BTTS
1/28/2026
Rosario Central
W 2 - 1 L
Racing Club
AWAY
OY
11/30/2024HOME
Rosario Central
L 0 - 2 W
Racing Club
UN
7/15/2023
Rosario Central
D 1 - 1 D
Racing Club
AWAY
UY
Includes records from 2023 onwards.

Team recent

Rosario Central Team recent

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Rosario Central
Home Team Matches
Match dateH/AVSScoreResultsO/U 2.5BTTSCor 9.5
HOME
Independiente3 - 1WOY-
HOME
Tigre1 - 1DUY-
AWAY
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto2 - 1WOY-
HOME
Sarmiento Junin2 - 1WOY-
AWAY
Huracan1 - 3LOY-
HOME
Atletico Tucuman2 - 1WOY-
AWAY
Independ. Rivadavia0 - 2LUN-
HOME
Banfield2 - 1WOY-
AWAY
Argentinos JRS0 - 0DUN-
AWAY
Newells Old Boys2 - 0WUN-

Rosario Central have demonstrated a potent attacking edge throughout the season, averaging 1.4 goals per game. This has been amplified in their last three outings, where they've netted an impressive 2 goals per match, including a dominant 3-goal performance in their most recent fixture. At home, they maintain a solid scoring record (1.4 goals/game) and tend to dominate possession, suggesting they will look to set the rhythm of this game. Their overall win percentage hovers around the 50% mark, indicating a team that can secure victories but also capable of dropping points.

Racing Club Team recent

Racing Club logo
Racing Club
Away Team Matches
Match dateH/AVSScoreResultsO/U 2.5BTTSCor 9.5
AWAY
Estudiantes L.P.1 - 0WUN-
HOME
Huracan0 - 0DUN-
HOME
Barracas Central1 - 1DUY-
AWAY
Aldosivi1 - 1DUY-
HOME
River Plate0 - 2LUN-
AWAY
Independiente0 - 1LUN-
AWAY
Belgrano Cordoba2 - 1WOY-
HOME
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto2 - 0WUN-
AWAY
Sarmiento Junin0 - 0DUN-
AWAY
Atletico Tucuman3 - 0WON-

Racing Club, conversely, have built their campaign on a sturdy defensive foundation, conceding less than a goal per game on average across the season. Their recent form, however, shows a slight dip in offensive output, with only 0.7 goals scored in their last three matches, balanced by an exceptionally tight defense that has conceded just 0.3 per game in that same span. Their away form is respectable, with a 40% win rate and only 0.8 goals conceded per match. They are a disciplined side, though their average of 14.2 fouls per game and 0.3 red cards per match indicates a robust, sometimes physical, approach.

O
Over
U
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Y
Yes
N
No
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2Boca Juniors168622291330LWWWD
3Velez Sarsfield167721812628LDDDW
4Talleres Cordoba167541713426LDDWW
5Independiente166642420424LWLWD
6Lanus166641815324LDDLW
7San Lorenzo165741414022LLWDD
8Union Santa Fe165652420421WDDLL
9Instituto Cordoba166371717021WDLWW
10Defensa Y Justicia164751821-319LLLLL
11Gimnasia M.165471422-819WLWDW
12Platense163761015-516LLLDD
13Central Cordoba de Santiago164481121-1016LDWLL
14Newells Old Boys163671527-1215DDWDW
15Deportivo Riestra16187512-711DWLLL
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