Rosario Central

vs

Racing Club

Preview

Rosario Central

• Rosario Central finished 4th in Group B (28 points from 16 games).
• They progressed to the knockout stage of the Liga Profesional - Apertura 2026.
• Rosario Central have been in good form since late April.
• They beat Independiente 3-1 in the octavos.
• They will be without Jaminton Campaz due to a hamstring injury.

Racing Club

• Racing Club finished 8th (21 points).
• They progressed to the knockout stage of the Liga Profesional - Apertura 2026.
• Gustavo Costas sets them up to be compact and adaptable, moving from a back three to a back four with ease.
• They defend deep in numbers and have pace on the break.
• Tomás Conechny has been their best player in the transitions and creative phases.

Head-to-Head

• The last five meetings were split: two wins each and a draw.
• Recent meetings have been tight, intense games decided by small margins.
• Home-field advantage could be crucial in this quarter-final.

Key Players

• Ángel Di María
  • He can unlock defences and deliver goals and assists in big games.
  • He will be the heartbeat of Central’s play on Wednesday.
• Jaminton Campaz
  • Out with a hamstring injury.
• Other Rosario threats:
  • Alejo Véliz
  • Enzo Copetti
  • Giovanni Cantizano
• Racing standouts:
  • Tomás Conechny
  • Matko Miljevic

Betting Insights

• Rosario Central 2.6 are the favorites.
• Racing Club 2.7 are priced to grab a result.
• The draw is available at 3.2.
• The Under 2.5 goals market is 1.65.
• Both sides have been quite tight at the back in recent games.

Prediction

• Central are a slightly better side and should justify their favorite odds.
• Expect a tight, low-scoring cup game in which home advantage and Di María could make the difference.