Nov 16, 2009
Rosario Central – Lanus, Match Preview – Argentinean 1st League
Rosario Central have been performing well at home games in the Argentinean 1st League. Statistics not always lead you in the right way but there is this statistic that has to be underlined; They recently beat Estudiantes, Boca Juniors and Independiente in a row at thier home venue. They play with passion and their offensive strength as a team is pretty above the average in the league. Thier talented and on form youngsters Emilio Zelaya and Gonzalo Castillejos has be mentioned.
Lanus on the other hand is quite a compact team. Actually, they struggled to turn their hard team work to victories but they are a tough nut to crack. Excluding their unexpected loss against Chacarita on the last match day; they seem to found their rythym in the last few weeks. Their forward Salvio is always a danger and I want to metion their side back player Velazquez as he might be also effective in the offensive side of the game.
Final words; Rosario is coming to this match after a comfortable win while Lanus is coming after an unexpected defeat. Lanus had a pretty impressive 7 games undefetaed run before that loss. After all, I am expecting a close game here and I don’t think Lanus will give up easily. I am expecting a motivated line-up on the pitch after last week’s loss. Therefore, my first choice will be a draw here. The ones who are looking for a safer choice may try a double chance in favor of Rosario mostly because of their impressive recent run at their home venue against tough teams.
Prediction
Draw
Extras
Lanus at HT | Draw at FT
Goals | Under 2,5

