Rosario Central take on visitors from Brazil Gremio in the second leg of Copa Libertadores round of 16. The match is taking place at Estadio Gigante de Arroyito on Friday, May 6th. Rosario Central have 1-0 lead after the first leg.
Rosario Central won their Copa Libertadores group, taking 11 point in 6 matches with 13-8 goal difference. The first leg ended with boring 1-0 win of Rosario Central and gave them solid chances for the quarterfinals. Rosario Central took 4 wins, 4 draws and suffered 2 defeats in 10 matches at home this year. However, the team isn’t able to take three points at home in last three matches, tying one and losing two. Rosario Central took victory over River Plate (4-1) and draw with Nacional (1-1) and Palmeiras (3-3) in group matches at home.
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Gremio knocked out another Argentine side San Lorenzo in early stage. The team have gained 11 points in 6 matches of the group stage with 10-6 goal difference. Gremio failed to impress in the home leg against Rosario Central, having only 4 shots on goal and lost the match 0-1. This defeat makes it difficult for them count of the place in the quarterfinals of the competition. Gremio played 11 matches on the road this season, taking 6 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats. In three matches on the road in Copa Libertadores Gremio suffered defeat to Toluca, 0-2 , drew with San Lorenzo (1-1) and won over LDU Quito (2-0).
Away win made Rosario Central favorites of the matchup as they are unbeaten in home matches in the competition this season. We can expect the hosts to take control of the ball and hold to the advantage the got in the first leg.
Prediction for the match: Under 2.5 goals.