Sarmiento Junin vs Rosario Central: Prediction for the Match on August 31, 2025

Sarmiento Junin vs Rosario Central: Prediction for the Match on August 31 2025

Sarmiento Junin and Rosario Central face off in a crucial fixture for round 7 of the Torneo Betano Clausura 2025. Whereas, Sarmiento are in need of some consistency and to escape the bottom of the table, Rosario Central will seek to maintain their good streak and move upwards.

Sarmiento Junin: Form and Statistics

Last round Sarmiento Junin lost 3-0 to Deportivo Riestra away. The offensive incompetency of the team and the fact that the team does not defend itself have been obvious: the team has won 1 match in the recent 5 (1W, 2D, 2L) and has not scored points in 2. They are a little more competitive at home, however, with a history of 1 win, 2 draws, and 1 loss in the past 4. They have 0.91 goals per match and 1.09 goals against and their clean sheet percentage is only 18 at home.Sarmiento has a low performance in attacking with only a 8 percent shot conversion ratio, and Averages of 13.2 shots per goal scored.

Sarmiento Junin: Lineup

Coach Sanguinetti must keep the 4-4-2 system. Morales Bravo and Ardaiz are to begin in the front with support on the flanks by Gonzalez and Contrera. The midfield needs to remain small to the transitional threat of Rosario.

� Sarmiento Junin starting lineup (4-4-2)

Acosta – Vigo, Insaurralde, Roncaglia, Godoy – Gonzalez, Villalba, Gimenez, Contrera – Morales Bravo, Ardaiz

⛔️ Out: Magnin (injured)

� Head coach: Sanguinetti

Rosario Central: Form and Statistics

Rosario Central is on a high winning 1-0 at home over the Old Boys of Newell with its 3 games in a row without losses.In the past 5 games, they have gathered 2 wins and 2 draws. Out of home, they become conservative and their defence is solid and has only conceded 4 goals in 5 games and the clean sheet is 73%. Nevertheless, their road offence is minimal, they score only 0.82 goals/game, and have not scored in 55 per cent of their away games. Rosario is very dependent on counter-attacks and set pieces, very well organized and disciplined in defense.

Rosario Central: Lineup

The 4-2-3-1 formation is probably to be maintained by coach Ariel Holan. Veliz must be on the line, Campaz and Copetti must provide width. Di Maria is a major creative figure in the middle and the team will depend on their midfielders in terms of retrieving the ball and making transitions.

� Rosario Central starting lineup (4-2-3-1)

Broun – Coronel, Mallo Blanco, Quintana, Sandez – Ibarra, Malcorra – Campaz, Di Maria, Copetti – Veliz

⛔️ Out: Gimenez, Gutierrez (injured)

� Head coach: Ariel Holan

Sarmiento Junin vs Rosario Central Head-to-Head Statistics

The number of meetings between these teams has been 5 of which Rosario central have won 3, Sarmiento 1 and 1 draw.Their final meeting, in February 2025, was a 1-0 victory of Rosario. It is worth mentioning that 4 out of the past 5 games had less than 2.5 goals.

Sarmiento Junin vs Rosario Central Betting Trends

• Rosario Central to win or draw & Under 2.5 goals - Rosario has a greater defensive organization and recent form in their favor. A safe cover bet. This option is offered on the 1xbet bookmaker website for odds of 1.71;
• Draw in the first half - Both teams are an shy starter, with 73% (Rosario) and 45% (Sarmiento) rates of draws at HT. This option is offered on the 1xbet bookmaker website for odds of 1.85;
• Under 2 goals - The two teams have not been scoring regularly and particularly not Rosario on the road and Sarmiento overall. This option is offered on the Bet365 bookmaker website for odds of 1.64;

Sarmiento Junin vs Rosario Central Match Prediction 30 August 2025

The structure and the confidence of Rosario Central makes them narrow favorites, considering the low threat to offense of Sarmiento. But, both sets are undergoing without goals implying a close-knit low-scoring match.

Our match prediction: Rosario Central to win or draw & Under 2.5 goals for a coefficient of 1.71 in the 1xbet bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: Draw in the first half for a coefficient of 1.85 in the 1xbet bookmaker.