Corinthians vs Rosario CentralPrediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

The Neo Quimica Arena hosts Corinthians against Rosario Central in the second leg, after the goalless first meeting in Argentina. Corinthians topped their group on 11 points, Rosario Central did even better in theirs with 13, finishing second in Group H. Two watertight defences The clearest feature here is Rosario Central's record at the back: a single goal conceded in six group fixtures, alongside 9 scored. On their own ground they kept a clean sheet throughout, a 5-0 count, and on the road they allowed just one. Corinthians are less extreme but still tight, 8 goals for and 4 against, with the same 4-2 line at home and away. The one previous meeting and current form The only direct comparison available is the 0-0 draw a week ago in Argentina. Rosario Central's recent run shows three wins and two draws, with clean sheets in four of the five: 1-0 at Barracas Central, 2-1 over Aldosivi, 1-0 away at River Plate and 0-0 with Racing Club. Corinthians lost 1-2 to Cruzeiro in their most recent game, after the draw in Argentina and a 2-0 win at RB Bragantino. The prediction may change in the hours before kick-off. Confirmed line-ups, late injuries, suspensions, rotation ahead of other fixtures and the state of the pitch and the weather can all alter the picture described above. In those cases the selection may be reviewed and updated within 12 to 24 hours of the match: this happens rarely, but when it does, the version published on this page is always the current one. The data and assessments here are provided for information and statistical purposes.