Rosario Central vs Velez
Rosario Central fans will have felt devastated after the team’s 1-0 away defeat to Platense last time out as Maximiliano Lovera missed a penalty in stoppage time. El Canalla are currently going through an irregular spell, having not won any of their last three league matches (one draw and two defeats). They accumulate 19 points in 15 Liga Profesional rounds, which keeps them out of the fight for a continental ticket for next season. On a good note, Central managed seven points from the last nine available at home in this competition. Jaminton Campaz and Mauricio Martinez succumbed to different injuries and will miss this game. Carlos Quintana and Emanuel Coronel overcame their injuries and are ready to return.
Velez Sarsfield seem unstoppable at the moment. Last time out, the team didn’t find any difficulties to celebrate a 2-0 home success over Estudiantes, with striker Braian Romero netting a brace. El Fortin extended their unbeaten run to ten league games, winning nine and drawing one to stay as Liga Profesional leaders on 33 points, six above Talleres, Huracan and Union Santa Fe. On away tuf, Velez managed 13 points from the last 15 on offer. On Friday 27, Gustavo Quinteros’ men won 1-0 over Independiente in the Copa Argentina quarter-finals. Midfielder Agustin Bouzat has served his one-match suspension and is ready to return on Tuesday. The man in charge has not yet confirmed the XI but there could be a few changes. Key players like Valentin Gomez and Christian Ordonez could feature on the bench to rest.
Velez seems unstoppable now but they can’t just win every game, and this is one of the tough ones they have ahead. Rosario Central are usually strong at home, they will have their full defense back and should be at least able to hold to a draw against a Velez that could be tired and might rotate and rest some players ahead of a key game next Saturday against Racing.