Rosario Central vs Godoy Cruz Prediction: Predicting a Close Encounter

In the upcoming scheduled fixture of the Argentine Primera Division, Matchday 5, Rosario Central will square up against Godoy Cruz at the Estadio Gigante de Arroyito in Rosario. After completion of 4 match days in the Argentine Primera Division, we are looking at a very unusual but competitive table standings. However, Rosario stands 9th with 2 wins and 7 points from the last 4 matches played. On the other hand Godoy Cruz has secured 2 wins and 6 points in the contest so far. The last time these two sides played was in June 2022 and Rosario won (1-0) at home. Hence, the upcoming home outing is also likely to favor the home side. 

Rosario did start well and was moving ahead with decent consistency until it got a burst from Lanus in the last away fixture. Coming off a defeat (3-0), Rosario will look to make amends in the home match and register a decent victory. Talking about their competency at home, Rosario hasn’t lost a match in the last 8 outings at home. Jhonatan Candia leads the tally for highest goal scorer for Rosario this season, whereas Alejo Veliz and Mac Allister have scored a goal each. For the upcoming matchup, Alan Rodriguez and Faucndo Mallo will look to hold the key spots and provide assists to the strikers incharge. With a goal scoring average of 1.10 goals per game in the last 10 home matches, Rosario is likely to score a goal at least. Secondly, Rosario’s passing average is just 0.70 which is ideal when playing at home.

Going in the match, Godoy Cruz hasn’t done anything good to its reputation in the contest. After winning against Barracas Central (0-1) and Colon (1-0), Godoy lost to San Lorenzo (1-0) and Estudiantes (0-1). Talking about the trends from the defeats and wins of Godoy Cruz, in the last 4 matches only one side has been able to score. Hence, we can expect a tough matchup against Rosario. Moreover, Godoy has conceded and scored just 2 goals in its last 4 Primera matches. Considering the stats, Godoy is likely to play for a draw against Rosario. The away side will be missing Juan Andrada due to a red card suspension in the previous game. In away outings Godoy has always struggled, as in the last 10 away matches Godoy averages just 0.80 goals per game, whereas the conceding average is 1.80 goals. In order to win over Rosario, Godoy will need to play out of its skin to win. So far in the contest, Gonzalo Abrego and Silvio Ulariaga have scored, hence, much will be depending on their shoulders.

Going in the matchup, Rosario Central will have the upper hand from the very first minute. Considering the past matchups and recent form of the two competing teams, Rosario has a better striking average compared to Godoy Cruz away from home. Hence, I am predicting a low scoring encounter and the game total to be under 2.5 goals. The final scoreline is likely to be 1-0 or the match to end in a draw (1-1).

• Rosario Central to Win for 2.30
• 1st Goal - Rosario Central to Win for 1.87
• Both Teams To Score - No for 1.784