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Racing Club vs Rosario Central Prediction

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Racing Club

€89.45m

28 Jan17:00
1 : 2

Rosario C

€47.25m

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Racing Club vs Rosario C Prediction Liga Profesional Argentina

Racing Club vs Rosario Central Prediction: Tactical Battle and Betting Insights

Welcome to your essential Racing Club vs Rosario Central prediction for the Liga Profesional Argentina match on January 28, 2026. This is the kind of fixture that gets football fans talking, with both teams eager to kick off the new year in style at El Cilindro. Let’s break down the tactics, the teams, and the best betting tips for this much-anticipated encounter.

Racing Club and Rosario Central: Tactical Approaches and Recent Form

Racing Club, under the steady guidance of Gustavo Costas, have built a reputation for balance and defensive discipline. Costas, whose contract was recently extended until 2028, is not one for wild gambles. He prefers his side to be tough to break down, dangerous on set-pieces, and quick to exploit any gaps in transition. With a squad value of €89.45m, Racing certainly have the resources to play this way, and their coaching staff—featuring Francisco Berscé and Nacho González—ensure no detail goes unnoticed.

On the other side, Rosario Central have turned to Jorge Almirón, a coach who likes his teams to play on the front foot. Expect a 4-3-3 setup, plenty of width, and a focus on possession and high pressing. Almirón’s debut wasn’t the dream start—Central fell 2-1 to Belgrano—but his philosophy promises entertainment and, perhaps, a few defensive headaches along the way. With a squad valued at €47.25m, Rosario Central will be looking to punch above their weight.

Recent Results and Head to Head

  • Racing Club finished 2025 with three wins, two draws, and a single loss in their last six league games. Their most recent outing was a 1-1 draw against Estudiantes, following a narrow 2-1 defeat to Gimnasia La Plata.
  • Rosario Central wrapped up their last six with three wins, one draw, and two losses. They lost 1-0 to Estudiantes before the league break and then suffered a 2-1 defeat to Belgrano in Almirón’s first game.
  • In their last head to head, played on October 1, 2022, Racing Club edged a wild 4-3 thriller. If you’re hoping for goals, history suggests this fixture can deliver—though recent form hints at a tighter affair this time.

Team News and Injury Updates

Both teams have had their share of injury headaches, though the latest reports suggest mostly healthy squads. Racing Club could see the debut of Chilean forward Damián Pizarro, on loan from Udinese, adding extra firepower up front. For Rosario Central, the return of key defenders like Carlos Quintana (expected back late January) could be crucial, especially against Racing’s set-piece threat.

A few names remain on the injury watchlist for both sides, but unless there are late setbacks, expect the managers to have most of their main weapons available.

Racing Club vs Rosario Central Prediction: Betting Odds and AI Insights

Now, let’s get to the heart of the Racing Club vs Rosario Central prediction. The betting odds paint Racing as the favorites, with a home win priced at 2.23, a draw at 3.1, and an away win for Rosario Central at 3.8. Not exactly a landslide, but enough to show the bookies’ faith in Racing’s home advantage.

  1. Our best tip: 1X (Racing Club win or draw), with a confidence rating of 7.3/10 and odds of 1.3. Given Racing’s defensive solidity and Rosario’s transitional phase under a new coach, this looks like a safe play for bettors.
  2. Most likely result: Racing Club to win (1), with a confidence of 4.8 and odds of 2.23. The AI leans towards the home side, especially with their superior squad value and tactical stability.
  3. Total goals: Under 2.5 goals, with a trust score of 3.9 and odds of 1.53. Both teams have shown defensive resilience in recent matches, and with Costas’ pragmatic approach, don’t expect a goal-fest.

Final Score Prediction and Betting Takeaways

  • Predicted full-time score: Racing Club 1-0 Rosario Central
  • Expected half-time score: 0-0
  • Given the tactical setups and recent head to head, a tight game is on the cards. Racing’s set-piece threat and home advantage could tip the scales, but don’t rule out a stubborn Rosario Central defense making life difficult.

In summary, our Racing Club vs Rosario Central prediction leans towards a narrow home win or a draw, with few goals likely. If you’re betting, 1X and under 2.5 goals both look like smart, value-driven options. As always in Argentine football, expect drama, tactical chess, and maybe a late twist—just don’t expect a goal avalanche this time around.

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Best Tip

The best betting football prediction for Racing Club vs Rosario C

1X -333

Racing Club to win or draw with odds of -333
7/10

1x2 Tip

1 123

Racing Club is expected to win with odds of 123
4/10

Total Goals

Under 2.5 -167

No more than 2 goals will be scored in the match
3/10

Both Teams To Score

No -125

At least one team is not expected to score
3/10

Bet Builder Tip

1X&U4.5 -222

Home win/draw and under 4.5 goals
4/10
Both Teams To Score

Half-Time Score

0:0

Correct Score

1:0

Average / Match

0.93
Expected Goals
1.26
1.4
Total Goals
2
0.8
Goals Scored
1.3
0.6
Goals Against
0.7
55%
Possession
55%
12.5
Total Shots
12
3.3
Shots on Goal
4.7
6.3
Shots off Goal
4.8
14.4
Fouls
9.4
5.9
Corners
3.9
1.9
Offsides
1.9
2.56
Yellow Cards
2
429
Total Passes
349

Overview Last 10 Matches

4
Wins
6
3
Over 1.5 Goals
5
2
Over 2.5 Goals
5
1
Over 3.5 Goals
1
3
Both Teams Scored
4
0
Unexpected Wins
0
0
Unexpected Loses
0

Head to Head

Racing Club
5 - 3 - 3
Rosario Central
Rosario Central Rosario C 30-Nov-24
0:2
Racing Club Racing Club
Racing Club Racing Club 04-Dec-23
2:2
Rosario C Rosario Central
Racing Club Racing Club 15-Jul-23
1:1
Rosario C Rosario Central
Racing Club Racing Club 01-Oct-22
4:3
Rosario C Rosario Central
Rosario Central Rosario C 24-Oct-21
2:1
Racing Club Racing Club
Racing Club Racing Club 08-Mar-21
1:0
Rosario C Rosario Central
Rosario Central Rosario C 29-Sep-19
1:1
Racing Club Racing Club
Racing Club Racing Club 02-Sep-18
2:0
Rosario C Rosario Central

Profile time Recent Matches of Racing Club

24 JanL Gimnasia L.P. Gimnasia L.P.
2:1
Racing Club. Racing Club
14 DecD Racing Club Racing Club.
1:1
Estudiant. Estudiant
07 DecW Boca Juniors Boca Juniors.
0:1
Racing Club. Racing Club
02 DecD Racing Club Racing Club.
0:0
Tigre. Tigre
24 NovW Racing Club Racing Club.
3:2
River Plate. River Plate
16 NovW Newells Newells.
0:1
Racing Club. Racing Club
08 NovW Racing Club Racing Club.
1:0
Defensa J. Defensa J
03 NovD Central C Central C.
0:0
Racing Club. Racing Club
30 OctD Racing Club Racing Club.
0:0
Flamengo RJ. Flamengo RJ
23 OctL Flamengo RJ Flamengo RJ.
1:0
Racing Club. Racing Club

Profile time Recent Matches of Rosario C

25 JanLRosario C Rosario C.
1:2
Belgrano.Belgrano
23 NovLRosario C Rosario C.
0:1
Estudiant.Estudiant
16 NovLIndependiente Independient.
1:0
Rosario C.Rosario C
08 NovDRosario C Rosario C.
0:0
San Lorenzo.San Lorenzo
01 NovWInstituto Instituto.
1:3
Rosario C.Rosario C
24 OctWSarmiento Sarmiento.
0:1
Rosario C.Rosario C
19 OctWRosario C Rosario C.
1:0
Platense.Platense
12 OctWVelez S Velez S.
1:2
Rosario C.Rosario C
06 OctWRosario C Rosario C.
2:1
River Plate.River Plate
27 SepWGimnasia Gimnasia .
0:3
Rosario C.Rosario C

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Team Matches Goals Points
1 Lanus Lanus1
3-2
3
2 Talleres Cordoba Talleres1
2-1
3
3 Velez Sarsfield Velez1
1-0
3
4 Boca Juniors Boca Juniors1
1-0
3
5 Gimnasia M. Gimnasia M.1
1-0
3
6 Independiente Independiente1
1-1
1
7 Estudiantes L.P. Estudiantes1
1-1
1
8 Defensa Y Justicia Defensa Y1
0-0
1
9 Platense Platense1
0-0
1
10 Union Santa Fe Union Santa Fe1
0-0
1
11 San Lorenzo San Lorenzo1
2-3
0
12 Newells Old Boys Newells Old1
1-2
0
13 Instituto Cordoba Instituto1
0-1
0
14 Deportivo Riestra Deportivo1
0-1
0
15 Central Cordoba de Santiago Central Cordoba de1
0-1
0
16 Gimnasia L.P. Gimnasia L.P.1
2-1
3
17 Belgrano Cordoba Belgrano1
2-1
3
18 Independ. Rivadavia Independ.1
2-1
3
19 River Plate River Plate1
1-0
3
20 Banfield Banfield1
1-1
1
21 Huracan Huracan1
1-1
1
22 Aldosivi Aldosivi1
0-0
1
23 Tigre Tigre0
0-0
0
24 Argentinos JRS Argentinos JRS0
0-0
0
25 Sarmiento Junin Sarmiento0
0-0
0
26 Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto Estudiantes de Rio0
0-0
0
27 Rosario Central Rosario1
1-2
0
28 Racing Club Racing Club1
1-2
0
29 Atletico Tucuman Atletico1
1-2
0
30 Barracas Central Barracas1
0-1
0
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