Boca Juniors vs Rosario Central prediction, odds & betting tips – 28/02/2025

Boca Juniors and Rosario Central are scheduled to meet in the next round of Primera Division on Friday, 28 February.

Will Boca Juniors be the ones to inflict the first loss in the league on Rosario Central or will the guests get three points to stay at the top of the table? Read our Boca Juniors vs Rosario Central prediction below to find that out.

Boca Juniors vs Rosario Central prediction: Another win for the champions

Key Stats

• Boca Juniors have five wins and one draw in six home games this season in all competitions.
• We saw both teams score in four of the last five duels between Boca Juniors and Rosario Central.
• Both teams have scored in three of the last four games Boca Juniors have hosted.

Correct score prediction: Boca Juniors 2-1 Rosario Central

While Boca Juniors enter this game after a shocking elimination in the Copa Libertadores qualifiers and Rosario Central are currently league leaders in Primera Division, we still expect the hosts to win the game.

After all, Rosario are only three points ahead in the standings and Boca Juniors have been great at home, on top of having a much better H2H record against Rosario Central recently. Still, it should be a close contests and we can see the guests scoring a goal at least.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Boca Juniors the more likely winners 

• HOME: 21/20 (2.05) – 48.80%
• DRAW: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.30%
• AWAY: 3/1 (4.00) – 25.00%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

It's clear from these Boca Juniors vs Rosario Central odds that the hosts are the expected winners in this match, which is hardly a surprise, although we did expect a bit higher odds.

After all, Rosario Central are still undefeated in the league after seven games. Still, Boca Juniors are the better team on paper and they will host the game, so we can see why the bookies favour them to win.

In any case, if you liked our predictions for this duel and wish to get more, check out our top betting tips for today.

Most recent H2Hs: Boca Juniors dominating this matchup lately

In the last five duels between these two teams, Boca Juniors have notched three wins and the other two games have ended in draws, so Rosario Central are winless against them for a while.

Of course, Boca Juniors are also ahead when it comes to the overall H2H record between these two teams: 30-20-18.

Argentina Liga Profesional 01/09/24

Boca Juniors

2

Rosario Central

1

Argentina Liga Profesional 23/04/23

Rosario Central

2

Boca Juniors

2

Argentina Liga Profesional 18/08/22

Boca Juniors

0

Rosario Central

0

Argentina Liga Profesional 20/02/22

Boca Juniors

2

Rosario Central

1

Argentina Liga Profesional 05/09/21

Rosario Central

1

Boca Juniors

2

Boca Juniors preview: Can they recover from the recent continental shock?

While Boca Juniors have started the new season in Primera Division in solid rhythm, with 14 points from seven games, they enter this match after a surprising elimination from Copa Libertadores. Boca Juniors met with Alianza Lima in the second qualifying round for the elite competition and despite winning the second leg, the two teams were tied overall and the Peruvian team ended up winning on penalties.

When it comes to team news, Boca Juniors will be without injured Sergio Romero, Camilo Rey Domenech, Cristian Lema, Jorge Figal, and Tomas Belmonte.

Predicted lineup: Marchesin (GK), Advincula, Battaglia, Rojo, Saracchi, Herrera, Delgado, Zenon, Palacios, Merentiel & Cavani

Argentina Liga Profesional 12/04/25

W

Belgrano

1

Boca Juniors

3

Argentina Liga Profesional 06/04/25

W

Barracas Central

0

Boca Juniors

1

Argentina Liga Profesional 30/03/25

L

Newell's

2

Boca Juniors

0

Argentina Liga Profesional 16/03/25

W

Defensa y Justicia

0

Boca Juniors

4

Argentina Liga Profesional 08/03/25

W

Central Cordoba

0

Boca Juniors

3

Rosario Central preview: Hoping to stay at the top after the weekend

Four teams remain undefeated after the first seven rounds of the new Primera Division season and one of them are Rosario Central, who are currently at the top of the standings with 17 points. Rosario Central did have a relatively easier schedule so far, so their upcoming duel with Boca Juniors will certainly be their biggest test yet.

Meanwhile, Augustin Modica will miss this match through injury.

Predicted lineup: Broun (GK), Sandez, Quintana, Komar, Gimenez, Navarro, Ibarra, Campaz, Malcorra, Lopez & Copetti

Argentina Cup 09/04/25

W

Los Andes

0

Rosario Central

1

Argentina Liga Profesional 05/04/25

W

Velez Sarsfield

1

Rosario Central

2

Argentina Liga Profesional 30/03/25

D

River Plate

2

Rosario Central

2

Argentina Liga Profesional 15/03/25

W

Gimnasia LP

1

Rosario Central

2

Argentina Liga Profesional 11/03/25

D

CA Talleres de Cu00f3rdoba

0

Rosario Central

0

Player to watch: Miguel Merentiel

After the first seven rounds of the new Primera Division season, Merentiel is the only player at Boca Juniors to have scored multiple goals.

While that number is still only two, along with one assist, the Uruguayan has already proven vital to Boca's offensive schemes and that will be the case against Rosario Central as well.