Rosario Central vs River Plate Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 05 Oct 2025

Primera División Betting Preview: Rosario Central vs River Plate

Rosario Central host River Plate in this Argentine Primera División encounter, with kick-off set for 16:00 on Sunday 5 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Expect a Close Encounter

Rosario Central +0.25 on the Asian Handicap could be the way forward at -139. They should be able to avoid defeat against River Plate, with our stake split between 0 and +0.5, meaning a victory is the desired outcome.

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2-2 Draw in Previous H2H

Rosario Central got the win in their last game. A 3-0 triumph occurred on their travels when meeting Gimnasia. El Canalla enjoyed 53% possession and had six shots on target, while Alejo Veliz, Enzo Daniel Gimenez and Angel Di Maria got among the goals.

River Plate have now lost back-to-back Primera División games. This includes being defeated at home to Deportivo Riestra by a 2-1 scoreline. Marcelo Gallardo's side boasted a mind-boggling 82% of possession and had eight shots on goal, with Giuliano Galoppo on the scoresheet.

On Thursday night, River won 1-0 when visiting Racing Club in the Copa Argentina.

Head-to-Head Statistics

River have avoided defeat against Central in the past three games, with the last clash ending 2-2. The previous 7 H2H matches have featured four draws, two victories for Central and just one for River.

Primera División		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Rosario Central	16	10	5	1	22	8	14	22:8	35
4	River Plate	16	8	7	1	21	9	12	21:9	31

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3 wins, 1 loss and 6 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 10.5 attempts. Central have had 58.0% possession and 6.6 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 0.5 goals from 2.6 shots on goal and 7.0 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 4.4 corners.

Top scorer is Angel Di Maria on 5 goals, while Alejo Veliz has racked up 3 and Enzo Daniel Gimenez 1. Angel Di Maria is the top assists maker with 2.

River have won 5, lost 2 and drawn 3, with an average of 1.7 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 9.0 attempts. Los Millonarios have averaged 62.0% possession, 5.4 corners taken and 4.5 corners against, while conceding 0.9 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 7.1 attempts.

Giuliano Galoppo has landed 5 goals, Santiago Lencina 3, with Maximiliano Salas and two others scoring 2. Facundo Colidio has managed to clock up 3 assists in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Rosario Central predicted lineup (4-4-2): Jorge Broun (GK), Emanuel Coronel, Juan Cruz Komar, Facundo Mallo, Agustín Sández, Angel Di Maria, Franco Ibarra, Ignacio Malcorra, Jaminton Campaz, Alejo Veliz, Enzo Copetti.

River Plate predicted lineup (4-4-2): Franco Armani (GK), Gonzalo Montiel, Lucas Martínez Quarta, Lautaro Rivero, Marcos Acuna, Juan Quintero, Kevin Castaño, Juan Carlos Portillo, Giuliano Galoppo, Facundo Colidio, Miguel Borja.

Rosario Central vs River Plate Prediction & Betting Tips

Tackle Rosario Central vs River Plate with all the betting insight you need, including our match prediction, scoreline forecast, corners market advice, key player prop selections and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’ll back Rosario Central +0.25 for this Primera División game, with odds of -139 available. We have a feeling that they can perform well and the Asian Handicap line looks more than fair for this outcome.

The team news that filters through can have a knock-on effect as far as the Primera División odds are concerned. We use this information along with the form guide, while the latest stats are also taken into consideration when making football predictions.

Key Rosario Central vs River Plate league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Central in 9 consecutive games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Central in 18 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by River in 12 of their last 19 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by River in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by River in 2 consecutive games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Central in 6 of their last 7 games against River.

Central +0.25 Probability

The top betting apps make it a 58.1% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 65-70%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Central Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -139 Watch Live Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Central 1 - 0 River

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves Central to win 1-0. The odds of +540 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Miguel Borja Over 0.5 Shots On Target -149

Miguel Borja (River) can be wagered at -149 to register at least one shot on goal. The Shots on Target market allows us to follow this selection and get an attractive price in the process.

Latest Miguel Borja Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+300

First

+650

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-105

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Alejo Véliz To Score +400

Alejo Véliz (Central) is available at +400 to be among the goals. It’s worth a gamble on him to be Anytime Goalscorer as there’s plenty of juice in these betting odds.

Latest Alejo Véliz Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+400

First

+850

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-164

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners +104

Each of the past five Rosario Central home games have involved the 9.5 Total Corners line being covered, with the previous five River matches having the same outcome. We think that the value can be landed by betting on Total Corners and you can secure +104 that the teams go over the line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Central

Total

11.00 6.60 4.40

Home

10.10 6.00 4.10

Away

10.30 4.20 6.10

River

Total

9.90 5.40 4.50

Home

9.00 5.90 3.10

Away

9.50 4.50 5.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

+102

Under 9.5

-143

Central Corners

Over 4.5

-104

Under 4.5

-137

River Corners

Over 4.5

-116

Under 4.5

-122

Most Corners

1

+110

X

+575

2

-102

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Rosario Central vs River Plate Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Close Contest Likely According to the Bookies

The bookmakers have priced up the Full-Time Result odds and River Plate are +155 to come out on top, while Rosario Central are +205. The draw is available at +200 if you expect the clash to finish level.

The Draw No Bet market simplifies things as it offers two options and money back if the game finishes level. River are -141, while Central are alternatively priced at +104.

For the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this interesting contest. The Both Teams to Score No bet is -167 and it’s ideal if you think at least one side will not score during the ninety minutes.

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Full-Time Result

1

+205

X

+200

2

+155

Half-Time Result

1

+270

X

-108

2

+220

Double Chance

1X

-200

12

-263

X2

-270

Draw No Bet

1

+104

2

-141

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-139

2 Hcp -0.25

+112

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-233

Over 2.5

+175

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+118

No

-167

Angel Di María is the First Goalscorer Favourite

Angel Di María is priced at +480 when it comes to First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite, while he’s also available at odds of +220 to find the net anytime.

Angel Di María (Central)

First

+220

Anytime

+480

Sebastián Driussi (River)

First

+240

Anytime

+500

Facundo Colidio (River)

First

+250

Anytime

+550

Maximiliano Salas (River)

First

+270

Anytime

+550

Miguel Borja (River)

First

+300

Anytime

+650

Alejo Véliz (Central)

First

+400

Anytime

+850

Jaminton Campaz (Central)

First

+475

Anytime

+1000

Enzo Copetti (Central)

First

+480

Anytime

+1050

Juan Quintero (River)

First

+525

Anytime

+1150

Gaspar Duarte (Central)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Giuliano Galoppo (River)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Santiago López Grobin (Central)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Ignacio Malcorra (Central)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Pity Martínez (River)

First

+800

Anytime

+1600

Matias Galarza Fonda (River)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Maximiliano Meza (River)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Kevin Duvan Castaño (River)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Ignacio Fernández (River)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Angel Di María (Central)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

+125

Sebastián Driussi (River)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

+123

Facundo Colidio (River)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

+115

Maximiliano Salas (River)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

+104

Miguel Borja (River)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-105

Alejo Véliz (Central)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-164

Jaminton Campaz (Central)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-208

Juan Quintero (River)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-204

Enzo Copetti (Central)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-227

Giuliano Galoppo (River)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-270

Santiago López Grobin (Central)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-303

Gaspar Duarte (Central)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-313

Ignacio Malcorra (Central)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-370

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Rosario Central vs River Plate Lineups & Team News

Before placing any bets on Central vs River, check the team news first. We’ll bring you the expected and confirmed lineups for the Primera División along with up-to-date injury news.

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