In this week 24 match on the 10th of October, Rosario Central plays host to Defensa y Justicia in a clash of the Superliga. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 22 degrees, a perfect day for football. In their last match, 22nd placed Rosario Central, recorded a 1-1 draw against Unión Santa Fe. Imanol Machuca struck first for Unión Santa Fe in the 13th minute on a feed from Zenon, but Almada got the equalizer for Rosario Central in the 75th minute earning Rosario Central at least a draw. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 9 points in their last 10 matches, while 17th placed Defensa y Justicia is fresh off their 3-3 draw against Racing Club. Rojas Romero scored the first goal for Racing Club in the 19th minute, then Kevin Gutiérrez tied it up for Defensa y Justicia in the 22nd minute on a feed from Gastón Togni . Defensa y Justicia is looking for direction having 4 win and 3 losses in their last 10 matches.
This will be the first match for these two teams against eachother this season. Last season Defensa y Justicia won the head to head battle with 1 win.
Both Andrés Ríos and Gastón Togni have been the hottest scorers for Defensa y Justicia in the last 5 each having scored 2 goals. Rosario Central is lucky enough to have a few offensive weapons, with Buonanotte and Almada each having 2 goals in their last 5.