Goal-shy Tucumán host Zona B leaders Rosario Central
Rosario Central are Atlético Tucumán’s visitors at the Monumental José Fierro on Saturday, 17 October 2026 local time, in round 13 of the Liga Profesional’s Clausura. Julio César Falcioni’s side are tenth in Zona B with 14 points, four short of the knockout places, and have taken one point from their last three games. Rosario Central top Zona B with 22 points after beating Independiente Rivadavia 5-0. Kick-off is at 01:00 CEST on Sunday, with Álvaro Carranza the referee.
“The annual table is the main objective, then we’ll see what we’re there for.” – Rosario Central coach Jorge Almirón
Predicted lineups: Atlético Tucumán vs Rosario Central
Atlético Tucumán have Leonel Vega back from suspension, and Leandro Díaz has recovered from a hamstring injury. Rosario Central have two new midfield absences, Franco Ibarra and Federico Navarro, to add to Pol Fernández, Alan Rodríguez, Axel Werner and Gaspar Duarte. The line-ups below are predicted by local media; Tucumán’s 4-1-4-1 is shown as a 4-2-3-1.
Atlético Tucumán Team News & Preview
Tucumán drew 1-1 at Gimnasia La Plata last weekend with a late equaliser. They have one point from their last three games and have not won at home in this tournament, with three draws and three defeats at the Monumental José Fierro.
Goals have been hard to come by. They have scored four in six home games, and La Gaceta said they now have no margin for error. Vega’s return and Díaz’s recovery give Falcioni more options.
What works for or against Atlético Tucumán
- No home win in the Clausura.
- Four goals in six home games.
- Vega and Leandro Díaz are available.
- Ten goals scored and ten conceded in 12 games.
Rosario Central Team News & Preview
Rosario Central beat Independiente Rivadavia 5-0 last weekend, with Ángel Di María scoring twice. They are top of Zona B and have conceded only nine goals in 12 games.
The concern is midfield. Ibarra and Navarro are new absences, and with Pol Fernández also out, a young player is likely to start next to Pizarro. Almirón says the annual table is the main objective.
What works for or against Rosario Central
- Nine goals conceded in 12 games.
- Unbeaten in their last ten meetings with Tucumán.
- Ibarra and Navarro are new absences in midfield.
- Beat Independiente Rivadavia 5-0 last weekend.
Atlético Tucumán vs Rosario Central Odds
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Atl. Tucuman Form, Stats & Data
Atlético Tucumán score and concede 0.83 goals per game, so their games have been low-scoring. At home they have three draws and three defeats, scoring four and conceding seven.
Rosario Form, Stats & Data
Rosario Central score 1.42 goals per game and concede only 0.75. Away from home they have three wins, two draws and one defeat.
Atlético Tucumán vs Rosario Central: Prediction & Betting Tip
Tucumán’s games have been low-scoring, with ten goals for and ten against in 12 matches, and they have scored four in six at home. Rosario Central have one of the best defences in Zona B but are missing key midfielders, which may make them more cautious. The last meeting in Tucumán finished 0-0. I like under 2.5 goals at 1.48.
My main concern is Rosario’s attack. They scored five last weekend, Di María is in form, and Tucumán have to push for a win with four rounds left. If Central score early, the hosts will have to open up. But both teams‘ numbers point to a tight game, so I am happy with the under.
Under 2.5 Goals at 1.48 with Winz is the bet. Correct score: 0-1.