Rosario vs Corinthians Prediction 14 August 2026

Rosario Central's last match was played on in the Argentine Primera División, where they beat Aldosivi 2-1 at home.

The match stats were as follows (Rosario Central vs Aldosivi):

• possession: 73% vs 27%;
• corners: 10 vs 3;
• fouls: 4 vs 13;
• yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
• shots on target: 4 vs 5.

Rosario Central advanced to the playoffs in second place with 11 points. Over their last ten matches, the team won five, maintaining a fairly reliable balance between the lines. During that period, the hosts averaged 1.3 goals scored and exactly one goal conceded per game. Rosario rarely rely on overly open football and prefer to make careful use of their chances while keeping things tight at the back.

The team has some minor injury concerns: Franco Cervi, Marco Ruben, Kevin Gutierrez and Juan Jimenez will all miss out through injury. The list of absentees at Rosario Central is an uncomfortable one, but it doesn't feel like a full-blown squad crisis.

Corinthians last played in the Brazilian Série A, winning away at Bragantino (2:0), although neither side dominated throughout the 90 minutes.

The match stats were as follows (Corinthians vs Bragantino):

• possession: 52% vs 48%;
• corners: 2 vs 3;
• fouls: 14 vs 12;
• yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
• shots on target: 4 vs 2.

Corinthians won the group, collecting 13 points. The Brazilians go into the first round of 16 match in good spirits and good shape. In their last ten matches the team won five, drew three and lost only two. Over that run the visitors scored an average of 1.3 goals and conceded just 0.8 per match. It is their solid defence that remains one of Corinthians' main strengths and allows the team to consistently get results even without scoring heavily.

Corinthians have serious injury problems: Alex Santana is a doubt, while André, Zakaria Labyad, Yuri Alberto, Vitinho and Caike are all out injured. Labyad and Caike have been ruled out for the rest of the season.