Tomás Yelmini
Soccer action begins in the country of the world champions. Argentina’s Professional League raises the curtain on 2023 and the first match will be played in Arroyito between Rosario Central vs Argentinos Juniors.
It was not an easy break for the team from Rosario, given that they had many changes and will now have Miguel Ángel Russo as head coach once again. On the other side, “El Bicho de la Paternal” will be looking to start a year full of competitions in the best possible way.
Without further ado, at JefeBet we tell you how both teams are coming into this clash, our predictions, the available betting odds, and probable lineups for this Rosario Central vs Argentinos Juniors match.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Rosario Central vs Argentinos Juniors Argentine First Division Matchday 1 Game on January 27, 2023
- Where: Gigante de Arroyito Stadium – Rosario, Argentina
- When: Friday, January 27, 2023, at 05.15 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Rosario Central (+195) / Tie (+205) / Argentinos Juniors (+145)
- Asian Handicap: Rosario Central (+0.25, -150) / Argentinos Juniors (-0.25, +100)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+160) / Under (-235)
- Both teams score: Yes (+110) / No (-155)
Odds provided by DraftKings.
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Rosario Central Preview
During the break for the World Cup in Qatar and the summer recess, a lot of things happened at Rosario Central. Carlos Tévez stepped down as coach by his own decision, Gonzalo Belloso won the presidential elections and a few days later Miguel Ángel Russo took over the management of the first team.
In the last week, the Canalla played two friendly matches against Estudiantes de Río Cuarto, although none of them were played by the first team due to the conditions of the field after the violent storms that hit the city. Ulises Ciccioli, Alejo Véliz and Gino Infantino will not be able to attend the first matches of the year because they have been called up to the U-20 National Team.
Probable lineup (4-4-2): Jorge Broun, Damián Martínez, Juan Cruz Komar, Carlos Quintana, Lucas Rodríguez, Kevin Ortíz, Ignacio Malcorra, Francis Mac Allister, Juan Cruz Cerrudo, Jhonatan Candia, Fabricio Oviedo.
Argentinos Juniors Preview
An important year begins for Argentinos Juniors, given that in addition to playing in the local league, it will be competing in the Copa Libertadores 2023. That is why it brought in six reinforcements, among them the most outstanding is the incorporation of Facundo Ferreyra, from Tijuana of Mexico.
Last week they played their last friendly match before the start of the Professional League, in which they lost 2-1 against Lanús in Ezeiza.
Probable lineup (3-5-2): Federico Lanzillotta, Kevin Mac Allister, Marco Di Cesare and Lucas Villalba, Thiago Nuss, Alan Rodríguez, Franco Moyano, Federico Redondo, Mariano Bittolo, Gastón Verón, Gabriel Ávalos.
JefeBet Prediction
After a long preseason, the two will make their official competition debuts in 2023. Both teams count on many new players, although Rosario Central will miss those called up by Javier Mascherano to the U-20 squad, such as the skillful Gino Infantino. For this reason, at JefeBet we believe that Rosario Central will win a hard fought game.
Prediction: Rosario Central wins 1-0.
