Belgrano vs Rosario Central Prediction, Preview and Stats

Argentina flag 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina
Estadio Julio César Villagra Thu, 23 Jul - 10:30 PM
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
Belgrano BEL
Versus
Rosario Central ROS
KICKOFF : Thu, 23 Jul - 10:30 PM
Round 1 2nd Phase

CONTEXT

Belgrano host Rosario Central at Estadio Julio César Villagra in the 2nd Phase of the 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol. The hosts sit sixth in the domestic table while the visitors occupy thirteenth position. Power scores show a tight contest with Rosario Central holding a marginal edge at 68.14 compared to Belgrano's 67.1. The home side arrives with a clear form advantage reflected in a score of 3.33 against the away team's 1.72. Detailed efficiency and transition data are unavailable while set piece metrics carry low confidence and rely on proxy values for both sides. This league meeting features two sides separated by narrow overall ratings yet divided by recent performance trends.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Belgrano occupy sixth place domestically while Rosario Central sit in thirteenth.
  • Form: Belgrano enter with a form score of 3.33 against Rosario Central's 1.72.
  • Squad: Rosario Central are identified as the stronger side with a power score of 68.14 to Belgrano's 67.1.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency data remains unavailable for both teams ahead of this encounter.
  • Transition: Transition metrics are not provided in the available dataset for this match.
  • Set pieces: Set piece analysis shows low confidence with proxy data used for both Belgrano and Rosario Central.
  • xVariable: Rosario Central hold a one point power advantage over their hosts.
  • Market: Projection split: Belgrano 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Rosario Central 0% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Belgrano Belgrano
Belgrano
VS
Rosario Central Rosario Central
Rosario Central
1.8
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.79
2.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
River Plate Rank: 71 W
Argentinos Juniors Rank: 70 D
Unión Santa Fe Rank: 61 W
Talleres Córdoba Rank: 62 W
Sarmiento Rank: 58 W
Gimnasia La Plata Rank: 64 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
River Plate Rank: 71 L
Racing Club Rank: 68 W
Independiente Rank: 67 W
Tigre Rank: 63 D
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto Rank: 54 W
Sarmiento Rank: 58 W
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 0 - 1
1
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Belgrano
0%
Draw
0%
Away Rosario Central
0%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
67.1
68.14
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Belgrano
Rosario Central
Power Score
67.1
68.14
League Position
6
13
Global Rank
309
287

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

–
vs
Belgrano — Opponent-weighted form score
Rosario Central — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Belgrano Rosario Central

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 2 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Belgrano BEL Home
2 matches
Rosario Central ROS Away
Match Record
1
Wins
1
0
Draws
0
1
Losses
1
Goals
3
Goals Scored
3
3
Goals Conceded
3
0
Goal Difference
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-16T00:23:38+00:00

TEAM FORMATION

Official lineups and formations are usually announced 60–90 minutes before kickoff. Check back closer to the match to see the starting XIs here.

General Information

Date & Time :
Jul 23, 2026, 10:30 PM
Competition :
2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina · Round 1 · 2nd Phase
Stadium :
Estadio Julio César Villagra
Capacity :
18000
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad ▼

25
Thiago Gastón Cardozo Brugman
Thiago Gastón Cardozo Brugman Goalkeeper
23
Manuel Matías Vicentini
Manuel Matías Vicentini Goalkeeper
28
Matías Ezequiel Daniele
Matías Ezequiel Daniele Goalkeeper
17
Lisandro Ezequiel López
Lisandro Ezequiel López Defender
16
Federico Ricca Rostagnol
Federico Ricca Rostagnol Defender
14
Leonardo Morales
Leonardo Morales Defender
3
Adrián Sporle
Adrián Sporle Defender
2
Alexis Maldonado
Alexis Maldonado Defender
26
Alcides Javier Benítez Cabrera
Alcides Javier Benítez Cabrera Defender
53
Juan Martin Velazquez
Juan Martin Velazquez Defender
45
Agustín Falcón
Agustín Falcón Defender
13
Álvaro Ocampo
Álvaro Ocampo Defender
20
Franco Damián Vázquez
Franco Damián Vázquez Midfielder
11
Francisco González Metilli
Francisco González Metilli Midfielder
10
Lucas Manuel Zelarayán
Lucas Manuel Zelarayán Midfielder
21
Adrián Sánchez
Adrián Sánchez Midfielder
5
Santiago Longo
Santiago Longo Midfielder
32
Julián Mavilla
Julián Mavilla Midfielder
42
Jeremías Lucco
Jeremías Lucco Midfielder
51
Ramiro Hernandes
Ramiro Hernandes Midfielder
30
Gonzalo Nicolas Zelarayán
Gonzalo Nicolas Zelarayán Midfielder
15
Ramiro Tulián
Ramiro Tulián Midfielder
24
Emiliano Ariel Rigoni
Emiliano Ariel Rigoni Attacker
22
Nicolás Fernández
Nicolás Fernández Attacker
9
Lucas Giuliano Passerini
Lucas Giuliano Passerini Attacker
37
Lautaro Ismael Gutierrez
Lautaro Ismael Gutierrez Attacker

Squad ▼

1
Jorge Emanuel Broun
Jorge Emanuel Broun Goalkeeper
23
Jeremías Ledesma
Jeremías Ledesma Goalkeeper
—
Axel Werner
Axel Werner Goalkeeper
38
Damian Leandro Fernandez
Damian Leandro Fernandez Goalkeeper
15
Facundo Mallo Blanco
Facundo Mallo Blanco Defender
33
Alexis Nahuel Soto
Alexis Nahuel Soto Defender
6
Juan Cruz Komar
Juan Cruz Komar Defender
32
Emanuel Coronel
Emanuel Coronel Defender
—
Sebastián Zaracho
Sebastián Zaracho Defender
13
Gastón Ávila
Gastón Ávila Defender
3
Agustín Sández
Agustín Sández Defender
4
Ulises Albano Ciccioli
Ulises Albano Ciccioli Defender
24
Juan Giménez
Juan Giménez Defender
47
Luca Valentino Raffin
Luca Valentino Raffin Defender
46
Ignacio Ovando
Ignacio Ovando Defender
28
Guillermo Matías Fernández
Guillermo Matías Fernández Midfielder
31
Federico Navarro
Federico Navarro Midfielder
20
Vicente Tomás Pizarro Durcudoy
Vicente Tomás Pizarro Durcudoy Midfielder
5
Franco Ibarra
Franco Ibarra Midfielder
10
Santiago Segovia
Santiago Segovia Midfielder
11
Ángel Fabián Di María Hernández
Ángel Fabián Di María Hernández Attacker
29
Marco Gastón Ruben Rodríguez
Marco Gastón Ruben Rodríguez Attacker
22
Enzo Nahuel Copetti
Enzo Nahuel Copetti Attacker
8
Jaminton Leandro Campaz
Jaminton Leandro Campaz Attacker
—
Tomás Oscar Badaloni
Tomás Oscar Badaloni Attacker
18
Julián Fernández
Julián Fernández Attacker
39
Fabricio Oviedo
Fabricio Oviedo Attacker
26
Giovanni Ismael Cantizano
Giovanni Ismael Cantizano Attacker
27
Gaspar De Jesús Duarte
Gaspar De Jesús Duarte Attacker

CONCLUSION

This encounter pits Belgrano's solid league position against Rosario Central's narrow power edge. The form differential favors the hosts significantly which could prove decisive in open play. With limited data on efficiency transitions and set pieces the tactical approach remains somewhat opaque. Rosario Central will look to exploit their slight overall strength advantage while Belgrano aim to leverage home support and superior current momentum. The projection split suggests an even contest on paper but the underlying metrics point to a competitive affair where small margins may determine the outcome in the 2nd Phase.

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