- Rosario Central have won two and lost two of their last four home matches Godoy Cruz have won one, drawn one and lost one of their last three away games Rosario Central are unbeaten in their last two matches against Godoy Cruz, with a 3-0 win away in Liga Profesional 2025 and a draw in the other match
An all-Argentine affair
Rosario Central’s veteran striker Marco Ruben remains the club’s talisman up front with his movement and leadership qualities giving the Canallas a focal point for their creative play. The team is built around the talents of central midfielder Ignacio Malcorra, a player of vision and set-piece expertise.
Our Rosario Central vs Godoy Cruz prediction is shaped considerably by recent league standings. Ariel Holan’s men will go into Liga Profesional 2025 in 23rd place with 0 points from 0 games, mirroring their opponents Godoy Cruz, who sit in 14th place on 0 points. Holan is not well served by the squad he has at his disposal and while his reputation as a tactically-disciplined manager is not in doubt, the recent results have not been good.
Rosario Central have won three and lost two of their last five in all competitions and need a win here to arrest a slide in form which has seen them suffer two consecutive defeats. The Rosario Central vs Godoy Cruz preview points out that Godoy Cruz are in better form with two wins, two draws and only one defeat in their last five, although two stalemates in a row suggests they may be a tough side to beat, but not quite clinical enough to win matches.
Godoy Cruz have found some rhythm
Esteban Solari, installed in February 2025, has tightened the defense of Godoy Cruz and injected more intensity into their high-pressing game.
Hernan Lopez is the spark in the midfield.
The return will add emotion to this game as it is the first time Godoy Cruz have played a home game in the last 20 years.
That said, Godoy Cruz have not won in their last meeting away to Rosario Central, and the hosts should not be underestimated here.
With Rosario Central vs Godoy Cruz odds currently favoring the hosts, Central are -140 favorites to start the season with a victory, while Godoy Cruz are a huge +450 to pull an upset.
Central have the edge in the betting and in the head-to-head record, but Solari’s team have shown enough to suggest this might be closer than the bookies are having it.
A tactical chess match, not a goal fest
Rosario Central will line up in a balanced manner and try to control the pace with their ball movement and pressing. Godoy Cruz will use their directness and dynamic nature to counter and look to unsettle the opposition with high-pressing.
This isn’t the most free-flowing of games, more a game of chess than a track meet, so take Under 2.5 goals at -192 to fit the form of both sides' controlled recent outings. According to our Rosario Central vs Godoy Cruz betting tips, these low goal expectations could be justified.
Additionally, this Rosario Central vs Godoy Cruz prediction supports a cautious approach in predicting the outcome of a tactically tight match.
