Independiente 1-0 Rosario Central - Liga Profesional 2024 Statistical Preview

Alex Luna will return from suspension after serving his one-game ban in the 2-0 away win at Estudiantes.
Santiago Montiel will be vying to make his debut from the off but a win last time out should see Damian Perez retain the left back spot for now.

Matias Lequi continues to lead Rosario Central on a temporary basis as the hunt for a permanent boss continues.
Augusto Solari's arrival sees him in contention for a league debut here.

Standings

R	Team	W	D	L	Pts
7	Independiente	9	13	5	40
20	R. Central	8	8	11	32

Prediction

The arrival of Santiago Montiel has brought some much needed positivity to Independiente ahead of another important fixture.
With off field matters once again plaguing Independiente with fears over the longevity of their stadium's structural integrity - they will welcome a focus back on the field here.
With Rosario Central's Sudamericana tie with Fortaleza hanging in the balance following a 1-1 draw in the first leg, they may well take their eye off this league encounter.
During hectic periods of fixtures in various competitions, Rosario Central have coped relatively well in terms of performance levels so they shouldn't drop off here.