Rosario Central vs Internacional Preview & Predictions

Wednesday at the Estadio Gigante de Arroyito will see the Copa Sudamericana semifinal match between Rosario Central and Internacional.

As they look to get the upper hand in the first leg at home, the hosts will be looking to snap a four-match losing skid, while the visitors will be looking to keep rolling on the road.

Eight clubs, including Rosario Central, been relegated to South America's second-tier league from the Copa Libertadores.

Head to head and Recent Matches

For the first time since 2021, the Argentine team will be participating in the Copa Sudamericana after finishing third in their group with seven points.

Nevertheless, Miguel Angel Russo has to figure out how to end his team's winless run of four matches in all competitions. They have drawn two and lost two, including their most recent home encounter in the Copa Argentina versus Barracas.

Not only that, they've gone winless in their past three home games, drawing twice and losing once; in fact, they've gone winless in their last six home matches overall.

Despite only dropping one game in the Copa Sudamericana group stage, Internacional was still forced to settle for a spot in the playoffs.

In a fiercely contested race for first place in Group C, the Brazilian team ultimately settled for second place with 11 points, behind only group champions Belgrano.

Similar to its opponents, Colorado is currently riding a winless skid of six games in all competitions, consisting of three losses and three draws.

Their recent road record, however, is encouraging: they have gone 1-2 on the road in their previous four matches, a streak that Eduardo Coudet will be hoping to continue on Wednesday.

Rosario Central x Internacional Team News

Agustin Bravo has been out since April with an anterior cruciate ligament injury, and Argentine midfielder Francis Mac Allister will also miss this matchup since he has not yet recovered.

Additionally, Tomas O'Connor will not be eligible for selection until later this month due to a hernia, while Abel Hernandez is still sidelined with a hamstring ailment.

Keep an eye on Agustin Modica on Wednesday since he has scored four goals in as many Copa Libertadores matches.

Injuries have sidelined a number of foreign players, notably Ivan and Mauricio, who are both nursing knee problems.

Additionally, Rene, Lucca, Thiago Maia, and Charles Aranguiz will all be out with injuries and unable to participate in selection.

Our Predictions

Internacional to win @2.74 on Sky247.ng

Internacional is riding high after being undefeated on the road for four games in a row, so they should be able to claim victory here and set themselves up well for the return encounter.

On Wednesday, Rosario must take the initiative, which may lead them to reveal greater vulnerability to counterattacks.

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