Internacional will host Rosario Central in the second round of the knockout stages of Copa Sudamericana on Wednesday, 24 July.
With both teams hoping to reach the Round of 16, will the guests defend their advantage from the first leg or will Internacional turn things around? Read our Internacional vs Rosario Central prediction and preview to learn more about the game.
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Internacional vs Rosario Central prediction: A low-scoring affair
Key stats
- Internacional have gone under 2.5 total goals in 11 of their previous 15 matches in all competitions.
- Four of the last five Rosario Central matches across the board have gone under 2.5 total goals.
- Internacional are without a win in their last eight games in all competitions.
Correct score prediction: Internacional 1-1 Rosario Central
This is a duel between two teams of similar quality, in similar forms, and 1-1 has been a common result in many of their most recent matches in all competitions.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies backing Internacional
- HOME: 8/15 (1.53) – 65.20%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.80%
- AWAY: 17/4 (5.25) – 19.00%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It's clear from these Internacional vs Rosario Central odds that the bookmakers see the hosts as the expected winners, despite their loss in the first leg against Rosario Central.
After all, Internacional will have the advantage of playing at home this time around, but we were still surprised to see them being so heavily favoured considering their poor form in the past month or so.
In any case, if you liked our predictions for this duel, remember to also look at our top betting tips for today.
Most recent H2Hs: Only three meetings so far
These two teams have met twice in 2005 in Copa Sudamericana, in the Round of 16, when Internacional have gone through after winning in Argentina and drawing at home. Their third duel happened last week when Rosario Central won 1-0 in the first leg.
Copa Sudamericana 17/07/24
Rosario Central
Internacional
Internacional preview: Looking to end their winless streak
After failing to win in their last eight matches in all competitions, Internacional are hoping to end this streak against Rosario Central, but it won't be an easy task, especially since they're currently one goal behind in this tie after the first leg. Their fans will certainly hope that playing at home can boost Internacional's chances of turning things around to reach the next stage of Copa Sudamericana.
On top of their form, Internacional are also struggling with injuries. Wanderson, Fernando, Thiago Maia, Enner Valencia, Ivan Quaresma, Vitao, Charles Aranguiz, and Fabricio Bustos are all on the team's injury list ahead of this match.
Predicted lineup: Rochet (GK), Bustos, Gomes, Mercado, Rene, Romulo, Gomes, Henrique, Patrick, Wesley & Alario
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L
Botafogo
4
Internacional
0
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L
Atletico Nacional Medellin
3
Internacional
1
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L
Corinthians
4
Internacional
2
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Internacional
1
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Internacional
3
Rosario Central preview: Trying to defend the advantage from the first leg
After four games without a win, Rosario Central have won twice in a row, one of which was the first-leg victory over Internacional, which is a nice advantage to have as they travel to Brazil for the second leg. Rosario Central have been quite inconsistent this season, but they only need to avoid a loss in this game to reach the Round of 16 in Copa Sudamericana.
When it comes to team news, Rosario Central are without injured Francis Mac Allister, Abel Hernandez, and Tomas O'Connor.
Predicted lineup: Broun (GK), Coronel, Mallo, Quintana, Sandez, Lovera, Ibarra, Martinez, Campaz, Copetti & Ruben
Argentina Liga Profesional 10/05/25
W
Estudiantes LP
0
Rosario Central
2
Argentina Liga Profesional 03/05/25
W
CA Independiente
0
Rosario Central
1
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W
San Lorenzo
0
Rosario Central
1
Argentina Liga Profesional 20/04/25
W
Instituto AC Cordoba
0
Rosario Central
3
Argentina Liga Profesional 15/04/25
D
Platense
0
Rosario Central
0