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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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
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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1X -333
Racing Club to win or draw with odds of -3331 123
Racing Club is expected to win with odds of 123Under 2.5 -167
No more than 2 goals will be scored in the matchNo -125
At least one team is not expected to score1X&U4.5 -222
Home win/draw and under 4.5 goals
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Rosario C |
30-Nov-24
0:2
| Racing Club ![]() |
Racing Club |
04-Dec-23
2:2
| Rosario C ![]() |
Racing Club |
15-Jul-23
1:1
| Rosario C ![]() |
Racing Club |
01-Oct-22
4:3
| Rosario C ![]() |
Rosario C |
24-Oct-21
2:1
| Racing Club ![]() |
Racing Club |
08-Mar-21
1:0
| Rosario C ![]() |
Rosario C |
29-Sep-19
1:1
| Racing Club ![]() |
Racing Club |
02-Sep-18
2:0
| Rosario C ![]() |
| 24 Jan | L |
Gimnasia L.P.
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2:1
| Racing Club.
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| 14 Dec | D |
Racing Club.
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1:1
| Estudiant.
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| 07 Dec | W |
Boca Juniors.
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0:1
| Racing Club.
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| 02 Dec | D |
Racing Club.
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0:0
| Tigre.
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| 24 Nov | W |
Racing Club.
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3:2
| River Plate.
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| 16 Nov | W |
Newells.
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0:1
| Racing Club.
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| 08 Nov | W |
Racing Club.
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1:0
| Defensa J.
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| 03 Nov | D |
Central C.
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0:0
| Racing Club.
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| 30 Oct | D |
Racing Club.
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0:0
| Flamengo RJ.
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| 23 Oct | L |
Flamengo RJ.
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1:0
| Racing Club.
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| 25 Jan | L | Rosario C. |
1:2 |
Belgrano.![]() |
| 23 Nov | L | Rosario C. |
0:1 |
Estudiant.![]() |
| 16 Nov | L | Independient. |
1:0 |
Rosario C.![]() |
| 08 Nov | D | Rosario C. |
0:0 |
San Lorenzo.![]() |
| 01 Nov | W | Instituto. |
1:3 |
Rosario C.![]() |
| 24 Oct | W | Sarmiento. |
0:1 |
Rosario C.![]() |
| 19 Oct | W | Rosario C. |
1:0 |
Platense.![]() |
| 12 Oct | W | Velez S. |
1:2 |
Rosario C.![]() |
| 06 Oct | W | Rosario C. |
2:1 |
River Plate.![]() |
| 27 Sep | W | Gimnasia . |
0:3 |
Rosario C.![]() |
Argentina - Liga Profesional Argentina| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lanus | 1 | 3-2 | 3 |
| 2 |
Talleres | 1 | 2-1 | 3 |
| 3 |
Velez | 1 | 1-0 | 3 |
| 4 |
Boca Juniors | 1 | 1-0 | 3 |
| 5 |
Gimnasia M. | 1 | 1-0 | 3 |
| 6 |
Independiente | 1 | 1-1 | 1 |
| 7 |
Estudiantes | 1 | 1-1 | 1 |
| 8 |
Defensa Y | 1 | 0-0 | 1 |
| 9 |
Platense | 1 | 0-0 | 1 |
| 10 |
Union Santa Fe | 1 | 0-0 | 1 |
| 11 |
San Lorenzo | 1 | 2-3 | 0 |
| 12 |
Newells Old | 1 | 1-2 | 0 |
| 13 |
Instituto | 1 | 0-1 | 0 |
| 14 |
Deportivo | 1 | 0-1 | 0 |
| 15 |
Central Cordoba de | 1 | 0-1 | 0 |
| 16 |
Gimnasia L.P. | 1 | 2-1 | 3 |
| 17 |
Belgrano | 1 | 2-1 | 3 |
| 18 |
Independ. | 1 | 2-1 | 3 |
| 19 |
River Plate | 1 | 1-0 | 3 |
| 20 |
Banfield | 1 | 1-1 | 1 |
| 21 |
Huracan | 1 | 1-1 | 1 |
| 22 |
Aldosivi | 1 | 0-0 | 1 |
| 23 |
Tigre | 0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| 24 |
Argentinos JRS | 0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| 25 |
Sarmiento | 0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| 26 |
Estudiantes de Rio | 0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| 27 |
Rosario | 1 | 1-2 | 0 |
| 28 |
Racing Club | 1 | 1-2 | 0 |
| 29 |
Atletico | 1 | 1-2 | 0 |
| 30 |
Barracas | 1 | 0-1 | 0 |