In the early hours of Wednesday, Rosario Central and Central Cordoba SdE go head-to-head at the Estadio Dr Lisandro de la Torre in the Argentinian top flight.
Rosario Central form guideDespite being in eighth place in the Primera Division table, Rosario Central has failed to win any of their previous four matches in the league. However, three of the four winless games have finished in draws.
A 0-0 home draw against Estudiantes La Plata last time out was the fourth straight Rosario Central game that had produced under 2.5 goals in the Primera Division. The fact that the home team has scored just once in their last four matches in the Argentinian top flight.
Rosario Central have been a formidable opponent on home form in the Argentinian top flight, as they are unbeaten in their last 18 league games. Miguel Russo’s team has also been relatively prolific on home soil, having scored at least two goals in five of their previous eight matches in the Primera Division.
Central Cordoba SdE form guideThe visitors currently sit in 16th place in the Primera Division, having accrued 29 points in their 23 league matches this season. Their recent form in the Argentinian top flight has been solid, as they are unbeaten in their previous seven games in all competitions, a run that includes six matches in the Primera Division.
One strong facet of Central Cordoba’s game of late has been strong defensive performances, as they have conceded just once in their last five home matches in the Argentinian top flight.
Leonardo Madelon’s team is unbeaten in their last five away games in the Primera Division, although their previous four league matches on their travels have finished in draws.
What am I backing?This game could be a tight and low-scoring one, which is why I am backing this game to produce under 2.5 goals.