Rosario Central
- Rosario Central have had a fairly solid start to the season in Argentina’s top flight, occupying ninth place in the Liga Profesional - Apertura 2026 with 21 points from 13 games.
- Their form has been mixed, with two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five across all competitions, and they have struggled to find the back of the net on a consistent basis.
- Central’s latest results include a gritty 0-0 home draw with Independiente Del Valle in Copa Libertadores, a 3-1 away defeat to Atletico Huracan, and a crucial 1-0 away win over Libertad Asuncion in Copa Libertadores.
- Jorge Almirón took over in December 2025 and his impact on the team has been immediate, with a fast-paced, possession-based style of soccer which sets up a compact backline and focuses on overloads in the wings and high pressing.
Sarmiento
- Sarmiento have had a poor season so far, sitting 22nd in the same league table after 13 games with 16 points.
- Sava sets up his side in a pragmatic system which can be flexible depending on the game but always focuses on a compact defensive block, rapid transitions, and quick counterattacks or set-piece opportunities, often sacrificing possession in order to manage the flow of the game.
- Junior Marabel is Sarmiento’s best chance of a goal on Sunday, having scored six goals in 13 league games, netting two in his last five.
- Their latest results feature a 1-0 home win over Tristan Suarez in Copa Argentina and a narrow 2-1 home defeat to Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata.
- Sarmiento have struggled on the road this season, with one win and five losses from six matches, averaging 0.5 goals per game and conceding 1.33 on average.
Key Players
- Angel Di Maria
- scored four goals in nine Liga Profesional - Apertura 2026 games.
- Alejo Veliz
- has provided a spark, netting two goals in Central’s last five games.
- Junior Marabel
- six goals in 13 league games and two in his last five.
Betting Insights
- Central are the favorites at 1.65, with Sarmiento coming in at 5.86 and a draw priced at 3.44.
- Under 2.5 goals at 1.49 looks a more palatable bet given both teams' defensive solidity and limited recent scoring.
Prediction
With the home advantage and a better head-to-head, Central are favored to take all three points .
