Barracas Central 0-1 Rosario Central result, stats and report

Belgrano ground out a 2-1 victory over Rosario Central at home, with a substitute sealing the points in the 88th minute to confirm what the underlying numbers had been suggesting all season about this Pirata side.

Barracas Central claimed a remarkable away win at River Plate, scoring once through a first-half left-foot finish and defending with remarkable discipline to hold out a side that generated 15 shots but converted none of them.

River Plate edged past Rosario Central with a 1-0 victory at home, a result that consolidates their position at the top of the Argentine Liga Profesional standings and underlines the fine margins separating the leading sides this season.

Barracas Central welcome the Liga Profesional's only winless side to their ground on Wednesday evening, and the structural contrast between these two clubs right now could not be sharper. This is a match where the data tells a clear story, if you know where to look.

Rosario Central have been virtually unbeatable at home this season, but Racing Club arrive at the Gigante de Arroyito with nothing to lose and a point to prove after a difficult run on their travels.

River Plate sit second in the Liga Profesional but their home form is far from convincing. Barracas Central travel to El Monumental unbeaten in their last four away matches and they will fancy their chances.

Two of Argentine football's most passionate rivalries collides in the Liga Profesional as Belgrano welcome Rosario Central to the Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes on Sunday, with both sides separated by just two points in a congested table and very different stories to tell away from home.