Lanus take on the visitors Rosario Central in the round 2 match of Argentinian Cluasura. The match will be played on Saturday, July 19th at Estadio Ciudad de Lanús – Néstor Díaz Pérez (Lanús).
Lanús side have had their share of success, most notably in 2016. Since then, however, they haven’t been able to replicate that level of achievement. Last season, the Buenos Aires suburban club finished 14th in the Primera División with 8 wins and 36 points, ranking 11th in the aggregate table — just enough to secure a place in the Copa Sudamericana. There, they topped their group with 12 points and will begin their knockout campaign later this summer. In the Apertura, Lanús reached the playoffs by finishing 7th in their group with 20 points from 16 matches. However, they were eliminated on penalties by Boca Juniors in the quarterfinals. Following a six-week break, they suffered a disappointing 0-2 defeat to Deportivo Riestra in the first match of the new phase — raising questions about their readiness and match fitness.
| 2 x £10 Free Bet | Review | |||
| 100$-500$ for No Lose Free Bets | Review | |||
| 100% up to £200 | Review | |||
| Not available | Review |
Rosario Central hope to finally break through. The Scoundrels haven’t won a league title since the 1980s. While they did capture the Copa Argentina in 2018 and the Diego Maradona Trophy in 2023, consistent success has eluded them. Last season was underwhelming, as they placed 20th in the Primera with 32 points — the same tally as two other teams — and ultimately ranked 22nd overall. Hopes were much higher this year, and Central delivered a strong Apertura performance, finishing top of their group with 35 points. However, they were knocked out in the quarterfinals after a narrow 0-1 defeat to Huracán. Their struggles continued with an early Copa Argentina exit, losing to Unión Santa Fe on penalties. Ángel Di María made a highly anticipated return to his boyhood club and marked it with a penalty goal, but a stoppage-time equalizer from Godoy Cruz meant the match ended 1-1 — a frustrating result given their dominance.
Since 2014, Lanús had gone over ten matches without losing to Rosario Central, often coming out on top. But earlier this year, the Scoundrels finally broke the streak with a 2-1 win in January. These sides are evenly matched on paper. However, with home advantage on their side, Lanús are the safer bet — take the hosts with a draw no bet option.
Prediction for the match: Lanus to win with 0.0 handicap.
