Banfield 1-1 Rosario Central: result and AI prediction
Banfield – Rosario Central, Liga Profesional, Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 01:15 AM (GMT). Venue: Estadio Florencio Sola
Banfield is #12 in the table (18 pts) and Rosario Central #4 (28 pts). 8 places separate the two teams in the table. Banfield has not won any of its last 5 matches. Rosario Central is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Banfield 3, draws 2, Rosario Central 1. Their last meeting, on March 15, 2026, ended Rosario Central 2-1 Banfield.
AI confidence: Medium
AI match recap
Central arrive with the stronger recent league momentum and a more reliable away defensive record, but they are travelling with several enforced changes. Banfield need to make their home structure abrasive, win second balls and turn the match into a set-piece and transition contest. Di María’s ability to find Copetti or release Coronel is the visitors’ clearest route through a packed Banfield block. The key tension is whether Central’s replacement-heavy left side can withstand Banfield’s direct pressure before their superior control takes hold.
Head-to-head analysis
Central won the most recent meeting, but the broader recent series has been closely contested. Banfield’s strongest head-to-head results in this run came at the Florencio Sola, underlining the importance of home intensity here.
Injuries and absences
Central’s confirmed loss of Werner and Sández changes both the goalkeeper and left-back positions, while Campaz and Pizarro further reduce continuity. Ledesma brings experience, but Banfield should test the new left-sided relationships with direct switches and early crosses.
Form (last 5)
Banfield vs Rosario Central stats
| Banfield | Rosario Central | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 26 | 29 |
| Goals scored | 28 | 36 |
| Goals conceded | 35 | 27 |
| Clean sheets | 6 | 9 |
Last meetings
- 2026-03-15Rosario Central 2-1 Banfield
- 2024-10-20Rosario Central 1-1 Banfield
- 2024-01-30Rosario Central 0-0 Banfield
- 2023-08-28Banfield 3-0 Rosario Central
- 2023-05-29Banfield 2-0 Rosario Central
- 2022-08-22Rosario Central 0-1 Banfield

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