River Plate and Rosario Central face each other on Sunday 08.02.2026, at 23:15 (UK Time), in a Primera División 2026 match. The game will take place at River Plate's home ground, the Estadio Mâs Monumental.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Club Atlético River Plate and Club Atlético Rosario Central, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for River Plate vs Rosario Central
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Under 2.5 Goals
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River Plate preview
River Plate heads into the match with the following record in the Primera División: in 22 matches, Club Atlético River Plate secured 11 victories, 3 draws, and 8 losses, maintaining an average of 1.64 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Millionaires's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 16 victories so far.
River Plate has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 40 goals, of which 29 were scored in the Primera División, resulting in an average of 1.32 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Sebastián Driussi, who has found the back of the net 5 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Anibal Ismael Moreno has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, River Plate has conceded 19 goals in the Primera División (an average of 0.86 per game) and 25 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.83 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Rosario Central preview
Rosario Central comes into the game with 21 matches played so far in the Primera División. They have secured 10 victories, 5 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 1.67 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 15 wins, 6 draws, and 8 losses.
Club Atlético Rosario Central's attack has been highly effective, scoring 37 goals during this period. Of that total, 26 were netted in the Primera División, with an average of 1.24 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.28.
The Scoundrel's offensive system is led by Ángel Di María, the team's top scorer this season. The argentinian forward has found the back of the net 5 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Jaminton Leandro Campaz. The forward has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 21 goals with an average of 1 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 25 goals in 29 matches, averaging 0.86 per match.
Head to head: River Plate vs Rosario Central
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
River Plate
Argentina - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L L W L |
0.6 |
| Home | L L W L D |
0.8 |
| Away | L W W |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 54% | 44% |
| Goals | 2.18 | 2.69 | 1.44 |
| Scored | 1.32 | 1.62 | 0.89 |
| Conceded | 0.86 | 1.08 | 0.56 |
| Both Teams to Score | 32% | 38% | 22% |
| Without Conceding | 41% | 38% | 44% |
| Failed To Score | 32% | 23% | 44% |
| 1st to Score | 55% | 62% | 44% |
|
xG
|
1.83 | 2.11 | 1.43 |
|
xGA
|
1.07 | 0.9 | 1.32 |
Rosario Central
Argentina - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L L L W |
0.8 |
| Home | D W W W W |
2.6 |
| Away | L L L L W |
0.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 48% | 55% | 40% |
| Goals | 2.24 | 2.18 | 2.3 |
| Scored | 1.24 | 1.36 | 1.1 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0.82 | 1.2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 62% | 64% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 24% | 27% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 27% | 30% |
| 1st to Score | 55% | 45% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.57 | 1.95 | 1.15 |
|
xGA
|
1.38 | 1.22 | 1.56 |
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