Rosario Central have a chance to win their first match of the second phase in the Argentine Primera Division when they host Godoy Cruz at Estadio Gigante de Arroyito on Thursday, with kickoff at 1 am.
In the second round of group play, Rosario Central—the team that scored the fewest goals in Group B last round (16) and has yet to find the back of the net in this campaign—has struggled to finish.
After missing out on Copa Sudamericana qualification by three points a season ago, this team will have its work cut out to qualify for that tournament this time around. They are nine points back of Sarmiento for that last place after finishing dead-last in their opening phase of group play.
One of Argentina’s oldest clubs employs a formation similar to a diamond but with more attacking intent, which rarely results favourable. That forward-thinking mentality has left large gaps of space unoccupied, allowing their opponents to enter their third of the field with relative ease.
Rosario vs Godoy Head to Head
Both sides have eleven games against each other, with hosts taking five wins while the visitors with four wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- CA Huracan 2-0 Rosario
- Rosario 0-0 Lanus
- Rosario 1-1 Sol de Mayo
- Rosario 3-1 La Plata
Away
- Godoy 2-0 Racing Club
- Platense 2-1 Godoy
- Godoy 2-0 Suarez
- Barracas 3-1 Godoy
Rosario Team News
Milton Caraglio scored the only goal of the game for Rosario in their last match versus Godoy, which ended in a 2-1 defeat. Gaspar Servio has only conceded once in his last three domestic appearances at home for Academia. In contrast, Marco Ruben has netted twice in his team’s last three home matches in the Primera Division.
Godoy Team News
Gonzalo Abrego is the only other player to score for Tomba during the campaign’s second phase. There is a three-way tie for the team lead in assists so far, with Matias Ramirez, Martin Ojeda and Tadeo Allende each providing one.
Prediction and Odds
Canalla has taken advantage of its home field so far in this campaign, but on Saturday, it will face a Godoy side that leaves plenty of room for the opposition to attack.
- Home Win
- Goals Under 2.5
- No Score: Away
