Talleres Córdoba vs Rosario Central preview

Argentina flag 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina
Estadio Juan Domingo Perón Tue, 25 Aug - 12:15 AM
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
KICKOFF : Tue, 25 Aug - 12:15 AM
Round 6 2nd Phase

CONTEXT

Talleres Córdoba host Rosario Central at Estadio Juan Domingo Perón in the 2nd Phase of the 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol. Rosario Central enter as the stronger side with a power score of 69.19 compared to the home side's 59.22, creating a 10-point advantage. League positions reflect this gap, with Rosario Central sitting fourth while Talleres Córdoba occupy 15th place. Form scores further highlight the visitors' edge at 14.33 against the hosts' 5.56. Both teams face a match where structural balance and recent performances will shape the outcome. Rosario Central's superior metrics suggest they control proceedings more effectively, though Talleres Córdoba will look to leverage home support for a competitive showing. The fixture promises an analytical battle centered on positional discipline and execution.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Rosario Central hold a 10-point power advantage over Talleres Córdoba.
  • Form: Rosario Central post a form score of 14.33 while Talleres Córdoba sit at 5.56.
  • Squad: Rosario Central are identified as the stronger team in this matchup.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency data remains unavailable for both sides ahead of the fixture.
  • Transition: Transition metrics show no detailed figures for either Talleres Córdoba or Rosario Central.
  • Set pieces: Set piece analysis carries low confidence with proxy data applied for both teams.
  • xVariable: Rosario Central lead in overall power metrics by a clear margin.
  • Market: Baseline split: Talleres Córdoba 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Rosario Central 0% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
1.27
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
2
0.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza Rank: 61 L
Lanús Rank: 63 L
Platense Rank: 61 W
Vélez Sarsfield Rank: 67 L
Newell's Old Boys Rank: 58 L
Belgrano Rank: 69 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Barracas Central Rank: 61 W
Aldosivi Rank: 56 W
River Plate Rank: 70 W
Racing Club Rank: 70 D
Belgrano Rank: 69 L
River Plate Rank: 68 L
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 3 - 0
0
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
59.22
69.19
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Talleres Córdoba
Rosario Central
Power Score
59.22
69.19
League Position
15
4
Global Rank
573
286

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

vs
Talleres Córdoba Opponent-weighted form score
Rosario Central Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Talleres Córdoba Rosario Central

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 4 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Talleres Córdoba TAL Home
4 matches
Rosario Central ROS Away
Match Record
1
Wins
0
3
Draws
3
0
Losses
1
Goals
4
Goals Scored
3
3
Goals Conceded
4
+1
Goal Difference
-1
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-19T01:37:44+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 25, 2026, 12:15 AM
Competition
2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina · Round 6 · 2nd Phase
Stadium
Estadio Juan Domingo Perón
Capacity
57000
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad

32
Luis Ezequiel Unsain
1
Santino Barbi
Santino Barbi Goalkeeper
4
Matías Ezequiel Catalán
Matías Ezequiel Catalán Defender
14
Rodrigo Guth
Rodrigo Guth Defender
20
Augusto Schott
Augusto Schott Defender
6
Román Riquelme
Román Riquelme Defender
44
Santiago Fernández
Tomás Olmos
Tomás Olmos Defender
45
Timoteo Chamorro
Timoteo Chamorro Defender
8
Federico Fattori Mouzo
Juan Sebastián Sforza
Juan Sebastián Sforza Midfielder
26
Mateo Valentín Caceres
Mateo Valentín Caceres Midfielder
21
Matías Ezequiel Gómez
Matías Ezequiel Gómez Midfielder
46
Jeremías Ramón Gallard
Jeremías Ramón Gallard Midfielder
30
Giovanni Baroni
Giovanni Baroni Midfielder
7
Diego Luis Valoyes Ruíz
Diego Luis Valoyes Ruíz Attacker
11
Valentín Depietri
10
Bruno Barticciotto
Agustín Álvarez Martínez
Agustín Álvarez Martínez Attacker
49
Valentín Dávila
24
Ignacio Alastra
Ignacio Alastra Attacker

Squad

23
Jeremías Ledesma
Jeremías Ledesma Goalkeeper
1
Axel Werner
Axel Werner Goalkeeper
38
Damian Leandro Fernandez
Damian Leandro Fernandez Goalkeeper
15
Facundo Mallo Blanco
33
Alexis Nahuel Soto
6
Juan Cruz Komar
Juan Cruz Komar Defender
32
Emanuel Coronel
Emanuel Coronel Defender
2
Sebastián Zaracho
13
Gastón Ávila
Gastón Ávila Defender
3
Agustín Sández
Agustín Sández Defender
4
Ulises Albano Ciccioli
Ulises Albano Ciccioli Defender
24
Juan Giménez
Juan Giménez Defender
47
Luca Valentino Raffin
Luca Valentino Raffin Defender
46
Ignacio Ovando
Ignacio Ovando Defender
31
Federico Navarro
Federico Navarro Midfielder
5
Franco Ibarra
Franco Ibarra Midfielder
19
Santiago Segovia
Santiago Segovia Midfielder
9
Marco Gastón Ruben Rodríguez
Marco Gastón Ruben Rodríguez Attacker
10
Franco Emanuel Cervi
22
Enzo Nahuel Copetti
16
Tomás Oscar Badaloni
18
Julián Fernández
Julián Fernández Attacker
39
Fabricio Oviedo
Fabricio Oviedo Attacker
27
Gaspar De Jesús Duarte
Gaspar De Jesús Duarte Attacker

CONCLUSION

Rosario Central arrive with clear advantages in power, form and league standing that position them to dictate the tempo against Talleres Córdoba. The visitors' ability to maintain structure and exploit transitions could prove decisive at Estadio Juan Domingo Perón. Talleres Córdoba must focus on defensive organization and capitalize on any set piece opportunities to offset the deficit. With efficiency and transition details limited, the emphasis falls on core squad execution and positional awareness. Rosario Central's higher metrics suggest they hold the initiative, yet the home side retains scope to challenge through disciplined play. The encounter highlights contrasting trajectories in the 2nd Phase where one side seeks to consolidate gains while the other aims to close the gap.