This could be an interesting match as Independiente have their presumed home advantage while Rosario Central are ahead 7 points in the Superliga table.
Both teams have had enough rest since their last competitive action. Let's hope for an energetic game!
Independiente form and stats
The story so far in the Superliga for Independiente at their home stadium (Estadio Libertadores de América) is 3 wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats. Game days at Estadio Libertadores de América have recently become somewhat of a nightmare for Independiente as they have lost three home games in a row. It hurts.
Independiente manager L. Pusineri and his team return home after a 0-0 draw away versus Boca Juniors (placed 2nd) in the Superliga. Ahead of that match, Independiente lost 1-2 at home to River Plate.
The Independiente fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 12 goals in 8 league matches. With more than 1,5 conceded goals on average, the Independiente defense is not exactly impregnable. 12 goals conceded from 8 games. You can find more goal stats on the Statistics tab above.
Rosario Central form and stats
The story so far for the visiting team on their Superliga travels is 2 wins, 5 draws and 1 defeat.
Rosario Central had fun at their own home (Estadio Libertadores de América) last time out, beating Huracán 2-1. Fabián Rinaudo scored. That result followed a home victory 1-0 versus Boca Juniors.
The end of the last match, against Huracán, was very satisfying as Fabián Rinaudo scored the winning goal deep into overtime.
Rosario Central have scored 8 goals on their travels this season, from 8 away games in the league. Rosario Central have conceded 9 goals in these away matches.
Head 2 Head
Head-2-head stats last four meetings: one - three - zero (Independiente wins - draws - Rosario Central wins). As for goals, one match ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), three had two or less.Top Goalscorers
  S. Romero 10 goals |   C. Rius Aragallo 4 goals |  C. Riaño 3 goals |
Independiente missing players
Rosario Central missing players
| Independiente | Rosario Central | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 17 | 8 | 3 | Played | P | 4 | 8 | 17 |
| 6 | 3 | 0 | Won | W | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 4 | 1 | 1 | Drew | D | 2 | 5 | 8 |
| 7 | 4 | 2 | Lost | L | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 18 | 12 | 3 | Scored | S | 4 | 8 | 25 |
| 21 | 12 | 5 | Conceded | C | 6 | 9 | 17 |
| 88% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 75% | 88% | 94% |
| 59% | 75% | 67% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 75% | 75% | 71% |
| 47% | 62% | 67% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 75% | 38% | 35% |
| 24% | 38% | 33% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 25% | 12% | 18% |
| 12% | 25% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 12% |
| 41% | 62% | 67% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 62% | 65% |
| 29% | 12% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 25% | 25% | 24% |
| 41% | 25% | 33% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 25% | 18% |
| 6.1 | 6.4 | 3.7 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 5.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| 4.6 | 4.2 | 3.3 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 6.2 | 6.9 | 5.1 |
| 3.1 | 3.5 | 3.7 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 1.5 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| 5 | 3 | 2 | Red Cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 180 | 99 | 24 | Total Shots | T S | 40 | 74 | 205 |
| 83 | 48 | 12 | Shots on Target | S O | 11 | 25 | 76 |
| 22% | 25% | 25% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 36% | 32% | 33% |
- Independiente have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Independiente haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
- Rosario Central has the most points from losing position (9)
- Rosario Central have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Rosario Central is in the best form (5-1-0)
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | River Plate | 17 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 32 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 9 | 17 | 33 |
| 2 | Boca Juniors | 17 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 19 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 30 |
| 3 | Velez Sarsfield | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 30 |
| 4 | Argentinos Juniors | 17 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 30 |
| 5 | Rosario Central | 17 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 25 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 29 |
| 6 | Lanús | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 23 | 21 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 2 | 29 |
| 7 | Arsenal de Sarandi | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 28 | 21 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 28 |
| 8 | Racing Club | 17 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 21 | 19 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 27 |
| 9 | San Lorenzo | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 24 | 23 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 27 |
| 10 | Newell's Old Boys | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 26 | 21 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 13 | 5 | 26 |
| 11 | Atlético Tucumán | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 26 |
| 12 | Estudiantes | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 17 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 3 | 25 |
| 13 | Defensa y Justicia | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 24 |
| 14 | Talleres Córdoba | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 23 | 22 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 1 | 24 |
| 15 | Unión Santa Fe | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 16 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 14 | -4 | 23 |
| 16 | Independiente | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 18 | 21 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -3 | 22 |
| 17 | Banfield | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 21 |
| 18 | Central Cordoba SdE | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 18 | 19 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 13 | -1 | 21 |
| 19 | Aldosivi | 18 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 26 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 18 | -10 | 16 |
| 20 | Colón | 17 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 16 | 27 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 16 | -11 | 16 |
| 21 | Gimnasia La Plata | 17 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 18 | 19 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 9 | -1 | 15 |
| 22 | Huracán | 17 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 10 | -9 | 15 |
| 23 | Patronato | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 26 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 15 | -12 | 14 |
| 24 | Godoy Cruz | 17 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 16 | 37 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 20 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 17 | -21 | 9 |