The upcoming matchup in the Primera LPF, Apertura, is set to occur at Estadio Ciudad de Vicente Lopez Stadium in Argentina on Tuesday, 15 April 2025 local time. The game will see Platense take on Rosario Central in a contest that promises to be thrilling given their recent performances.

Historically, in their previous three head-to-head encounters, Platense managed to secure one victory while Rosario Central clinched two wins, with no draws recorded. Remarkably, their last face-off on Sunday, 22 September 2024, ended with Platense edging out a narrow 1-0 win on home turf. In terms of current standing in the domestic leagues, Platense are positioned at 16, whereas Rosario Central hold a stronger position at 4, indicating a potential edge for the visitors.

Analyzing recent momentum, Rosario Central comes off a 1-0 victory against Los Andes, a stark contrast to Platense's recent 0-1 defeat to Deportivo Riestra. Player performances are crucial for both teams; Rosario Central needs to contain Platense’s striker, V. Taborda, who is their top scorer with four goals this season. Conversely, Platense will focus on neutralizing I. Malcorra, Rosario Central's leading playmaker, credited with four assists.

Evaluating individual performances, Platense’s key players include Edgar Elizalde, boasting a rating of 7.7, alongside Vicente Taborda and Oscar Salomón, both scoring above 7.18. Notably, Rosario Central’s top-rated players include Carlos Quintana with a 7.24, closely followed by Ignacio Malcorra and Axel Werner, whose performances average around 7.2.

In ball possession, Rosario Central demonstrates a pronounced superiority with an average possession of 51.92% compared to Platense’s 43.42%. Regarding corner statistics, Platense averages 3.75 corners per match, slightly below Rosario Central’s 4.83. Both teams display varied discipline, with Platense registering 25 yellow cards and 1 red card, while Rosario Central's tally stands at 32 yellow cards, albeit with no reds, alongside conceding 3 penalty goals.

Given these statistics, Rosario Central appears to be in a favorable position to claim victory, backed by their superior league standing, consistent recent form, and commendable possession stats. However, Platense’s home advantage could play a crucial role. Nevertheless, based solely on the analyzed metrics, the prediction leans slightly toward a Rosario Central win.