River Plate and Rosario Central are bound to meet in the next round of Primera Division on Sunday, 30 March.
With both teams in good form, who will get the three points from this match? Read our River Plate vs Rosario Central prediction and preview to find that out and learn more about the game.
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River Plate vs Rosario Central prediction: A confident win for the hosts
Key Stats
- River Plate have won four of their five home games in the league this season, all without conceding.
- All 10 River Plate's matches in the league have gone under 2.5 total goals.
- Rosario Central have averaged 1.80 total goals per game, while River Plate have averaged just 1.10 total goals per game, which is lowest average in the league.
Correct score prediction: River Plate 2-0 Rosario Central
While Rosario Central have been in good form this season and are actually two points ahead of River Plate in the standings, we can't see them avoiding a loss in this game.
After all, River Plate are the better team on paper and they'll have the home court advantage, so we expect them to win this game.
Pre-game odds and win probability: River Plate favoured by the bookies
- HOME: 1/2 (1.50) – 66.70%
- DRAW: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.60%
- AWAY: 6/1 (7.00) – 14.30%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Looking at the River Plate vs Rosario Central odds, it's clear that the hosts are the expected winners and by a big margin, which is hardly a surprise since River Plate are one of the best teams in the country.
However, Rosario Central have been doing well this season and this can be a closer duel that the bookies expect.
If you’re on the lookout for more football tips, check out our daily football predictions page.
Most recent H2Hs: River Plate with the advantage
With three wins in a row over Rosario Central, River Plate have been the better team lately, although they did lose the previous two duels, one after penalties in the Cup. Overall, River Plate also have a clear advantage: 38-20-15.
Argentina Liga Profesional 08/12/24
River Plate
Rosario Central
Argentina Copa de la Liga Profesional 08/04/24
River Plate
Rosario Central
Argentina Trophy of Champions 23/12/23
River Plate
Rosario Central
Argentina Copa de la Liga Profesional 10/12/23
River Plate
Rosario Central
Argentina Copa de la Liga Profesional 11/11/23
Rosario Central
River Plate
River Plate preview: Hoping for another win at home
With 19 points from the first 10 games in the new Primera Division season, River Plate are eighth in the standings at the moment. However, they are also just four points behind the current league leaders Boca Juniors and with three wins in their last five games, River Plate have been in good form lately.
Meanwhile, Santiago Beltran, Sebastian Driussi, Giuliano Galoppo, Lucas Martinez Quarta, and Matias Rojas are on River Plate's injury list heading into this game.
Predicted lineup: Armani (GK), Montiel, Pezzella, Diaz, Acuna, Aliendro, Perez, Meza, Mastanuono, Borja & Colidio
Argentina Liga Profesional 12/05/25
W
Barracas Central
0
River Plate
3
Copa Libertadores 09/05/25
W
Barcelona Guayaquil
2
River Plate
3
Argentina Liga Profesional 04/05/25
W
Velez Sarsfield
1
River Plate
4
Argentina Liga Profesional 27/04/25
W
Boca Juniors
1
River Plate
2
Copa Libertadores 24/04/25
D
Independiente del Valle
2
River Plate
2
Rosario Central preview: On a good run and looking for more
With just one loss in 10 games in the league so far, Rosario Central have been in good form to start the new Primera Division season. With 21 points, they are fifth in the standings and just two points behind Boca Juniors at the top of the table.
Facundo Mallo Blanco and Augustin Modica are out with injuries at the moment.
Predicted lineup: Broun (GK), Coronel, Gimenez, Quintana, Sandez, Segovia, Ibarra, Duarte, Malcorra, Campaz & Vidal
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
Argentina Liga Profesional 26/04/25
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