Rosario Central and Banfield meet at Estadio Dr. Lisandro de la Torre, in a match for the 3rd round of the Argentine Professional League. The record of direct confrontations played in this stadium indicates a total balance between these two teams, since there was 1 draw and 1 victory for each team in the last 3 matches. But the last time these two teams met in this stadium was on 12-08-2018, for the First Division, which ended with the victory of Rosario Central by (1-0). M. Caruzzo (55 ‘) scored the only goal of the match. Particular attention is needed for the home / away condition, as both teams present significantly different results at home and away.
Rosario:
Currently in 2nd position, the home team has won 3 points so far. In matchday 1, they managed to beat Godoy Cruz at home by (2‑1). On the following day, the final scoreboard was a (2-1) loss in the visit to River Plate. This is a stronger team with the support of its fans, since in the last 30 games it has recorded 2 victories, 7 draws and 6 losses as a visitor, with 11 goals scored and 23 suffered; against 9 victories, 4 draws and 2 defeats in his stadium, with 27 goals scored and 14 suffered. In the last 10 matches played at home for all competitions, Rosario Central won 7, tied 2 and lost 1. The team allowed goals to the opponent in 9 of the last 10 matches, so its defense needs to improve, but its attack has scored regularly, having scored goals in 7 of the last 10 games. In the last 15 home matches for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: they have conceded 5 of their 12 goals between minutes (61’ ‑ 75 ‘).
After the victory in the debut, Rosario Central could not resist River Plate and ended up being defeated by the score of 2×1. Now, in front of the leader of the group, he comes to try to recover in the competition. The game tends to be quite complicated, but at home he knows that winning all three points is essential. Therefore, you will have to show a lot of desire and determination, because only then can you win against this rival.
Banfield:
The visiting team is currently in the 1st position, with 6 points won. In his debut he won away against River Plate by (1‑3). In matchday 2, they won at home against Godoy Cruz by (1‑0). This is a team that curiously has been stronger away than at home, since in the last 30 games they have registered 5 wins, 5 draws and 5 losses as a visitor; against 3 wins, 6 draws and 6 losses in his stadium. In their last 10 away matches, Banfield has recorded 5 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses. Their defense has not been very strong, as they have suffered goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored regularly, as they have scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches. In 15 games, they suffered the first goal 6 times and only managed 1 comeback.
If Banfield maintains the performance of the first two games, it will undoubtedly be able to advance in the competition. The team beat River Plate and Godoy Cruz and they want to beat Rosario Central as well. Away from home it will be more difficult to play, but he has already shown that he has enough quality to obtain good results. Therefore, he will do his best to score all three points, but recognize that a draw would not be bad.
PREDICTION: Rosario Central to win @ 2,00
