Sarmiento vs Rosario Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 31 October 2026
📢 Sarmiento and Rosario Central go into the penultimate round of the Clausura with very different objectives. The hosts sit seventh in their group and are fighting to hold on to a play-off position in the Argentine championship. Rosario Central, by contrast, lead the table comfortably and are looking to maintain that lead through to the end of the regular phase. The visitors carry a strong attacking threat, while Sarmiento have been struggling with defensive reliability in recent matches. For the hosts, picking up points is crucial to avoid complicating their situation ahead of the final round.
Head-to-Head
Rosario Central beat Sarmiento 2-1 in their last Premier División meeting on 19 April 2026. The hosts were significantly dominant in shots - 22 to 5, including 6 to 1 on target.
In 12 official meetings, Rosario Central have won seven, Sarmiento three, with two draws. In matches played at Sarmiento's ground, the two sides are level on wins - 2-2.
Head-to-head statistics Sarmiento - Rosario

Scores in almost every home match
In their previous Primera División match on 23 October 2026, Sarmiento lost away to Gimnasia y Esgrima 0-2. The visitors had more shots - 13 to 11 - but fewer on target - 3 to 5.
Sarmiento sit seventh in their group on 21 points and are still in contention for a play-off place. Their recent form has been inconsistent, though - in their last five matches they have won once, drawn twice and lost twice. Over their last ten matches the picture looks slightly better, with four wins, three draws and three defeats. They are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per game. One area where they stand out is home scoring: they have found the net in 15 of their last 16 matches at their own ground.
Match Results: Sarmiento Junin

Six wins from ten matches
Rosario Central beat Huracán 2-0 at home in their last Primera División match 25 October 2026. The hosts had 17 shots to their opponents' 11, and outperformed them in expected goals 1.73 to 0.45.
Rosario Central are finishing the Clausura strongly and lead their group with 28 points. They have gone unbeaten for some time now, winning four and drawing one of their last five matches. Over a longer run the numbers are equally impressive: six wins, three draws and just one defeat in ten matches. They are also scoring freely, averaging 2 goals per game, while conceding just 0.9.
Match Results: Club Atletico Rosario Central
Match Result Prediction
Sarmiento have gone six home matches without a defeat. This season at home they have won 8, drawn 4 and lost 3. Rosario Central, however, have gone unbeaten in 11 of their last 12 matches, which limits confidence in the selection. Taking Sarmiento's home record into account, we are looking at Sarmiento not to lose (Double Chance - 1X) at odds of 1.69*
Total Goals Prediction
In 15 consecutive Sarmiento matches, more than 1.5 goals have been scored. In their last ten home matches, Sarmiento have averaged 1.4 goals, while Rosario Central have averaged 2 goals in their last ten away matches. These figures, combined with the streak, support a bet on Total Goals - Over 1.5 at odds of 1.39*.
Safer Bet
Sarmiento have scored in 15 of their last 16 home matches. In their last ten home games they averaged 1.4 goals, while Rosario Central have conceded an average of 1.2 goals per match in their last ten away games. We're backing Sarmiento Team Total - Over 0.5 at odds of 1.53*.
*Odds are indicative and may vary across different bookmakers.
Correct Score Prediction
According to the algorithm's calculations, the three most likely scorelines are 1-1 (12.45%), 0-1 (12.3%) and 0-0 (9.54%). The 1-1 scoreline has the highest probability.
⭐ Editor's Prediction
Rosario Central are considered the favourites, but Sarmiento also need points and will look to put up a serious fight. The hosts' recent record points towards a bet on both teams scoring: in five consecutive matches involving Sarmiento, both sides have found the net. Rosario Central have been showing good attacking output and regularly find ways to score even against stronger opponents. The editors' main prediction is Both Teams to Score - Yes.