Rosario Central vs Unión de Santa Fe prediction, H2H and probable lineups - 28.06.2025
The Argentine Cup continues to keep fans on the edge of their seats, and the second round promises another thrilling clash: Rosario Central, one of the nation's most consistent clubs, will take on Unión de Santa Fe, who will be looking to spring a surprise in this encounter. I’m backing an outcome in this matchup with an attractive set of odds.
Match preview
Under the guidance of Ariel Holan, Rosario have showcased a systematic brand of football, built on a compact midfield, versatile attacking play, and an organized back line. The club have won 12 out of 19 matches in 2025 (a 63% win rate), with recent victories over Estudiantes (2-0) and Independiente (1-0) only reinforcing the faith in Holan’s project.
All eyes will once again be on creative midfielder Jaminton Campaz, whose individual brilliance can turn the tide of any game. Up front, he’s supported by Giaccone and Malcorra, forming a trio capable of unlocking any defense in the tournament.
Nicolás Vaccari has built Unión de Santa Fe into a team focused on discipline and defensive solidity, but their lack of firepower is glaring: just 2 goals in their last 5 outings and a run of three consecutive defeats. Even in the goalless draw against Cruzeiro (0-0) in the Copa Sudamericana, the team spent most of the match defending rather than creating chances.
The main hope remains the versatile Jerónimo Domina, who can liven up the attack single-handedly. However, without collective improvement and better transitions from defense to attack, Unión run the risk of being left without goals or points once again.
Probable lineups
- Rosario Central: Jorge Broun – Damián Martínez, Facundo Mallo, Carlos Quintana, Alan Rodríguez – José Leudo, Mauricio Martínez – Jaminton Campaz, Lautaro Giaccone, Ignacio Malcorra – Agustín Modica
- Unión de Santa Fe: Matías Talamonte – Claudio Corvalán, Franco Pardo, Francisco Gerometta, Matías Del Blanco – Mauro Pittón, Ezequiel Ham, Lionel Verde, Julián Palacios – Jerónimo Domina – Lucas Gamba
Match facts and head-to-head
- Rosario Central have won 12 of 19 matches in 2025
- Unión de Santa Fe are winless in their last 9 matches and have scored just 4 goals in that span
- In their last head-to-head, Unión won 1-0, but Rosario fielded a largely reserve squad in that game
Prediction
Rosario Central are displaying stability, confidence, and organization — qualities that Unión are desperately lacking. Despite the home side’s efforts, with Rosario’s powerful midfield and Unión’s lack of attacking sharpness, the script for this match looks clear. Campaz and Giaccone are in good form, while the visitors’ defense has been under pressure in nearly every outing. The pick here is “Rosario Central to win” at odds of 2.03.
