Rosario Central displayed clear statistical dominance in their latest Liga Profesional Argentina clash against Talleres de Córdoba. Data published by the BBC shows overwhelming control of the game by Jorge Almirón's side, even if the scoreline did not reflect that superiority.
How did Rosario Central control the game?
Jorge Almirón's 4-2-3-1 setup allowed Rosario Central to dictate the pace of the match with authority. The team accumulated 65.3% possession, completing 556 passes with an 86.2% accuracy rate. This constant circulation generated 26 shooting opportunities, with 12 of them on target. Central's goalkeeper only needed to make one save throughout the encounter, underlining the offensive intensity deployed.
High pressing and immediate recovery were also key. Rosario Central players attempted 19 tackles, winning 57.9% of them. This collective work resulted in 10 corner kicks and limited Talleres to few clear chances, forcing 18 clearances from the visiting defense.
What do the team's recent results show?
This match is part of a mixed run of results for Rosario Central. In their immediately previous match, the team fell 1-0 to Corinthians in the CONMEBOL Libertadores. Before that, they had secured an important 1-0 victory against Barracas Central in the domestic league.
The sequence from their last five official matches, according to verified data as of August 30, 2026, is two wins, two draws, and one loss (LDDWW). Their most recent result was a 1-2 defeat to Gimnasia La Plata on August 29. In the current standings, Rosario Central sits in sixth place with 11 points, from three wins, two draws, and two losses. They have scored 8 goals and conceded 7, maintaining a positive +1 goal difference. They are just two points behind the leader, Argentinos Juniors.
What is the recent history against Talleres?
Recent meetings between Rosario Central and Talleres have tended to be tight and low-scoring. On February 21, 2026, Central lost 1-0 in Córdoba. Before that, on September 21, 2025, both teams drew 1-1. On March 11, 2025, they also played out a goalless draw.
This week's match, refereed by Sebastián Martínez with Adrián Franklin as VAR, followed that trend of an even scoreline despite clear advantages in play for the visitor. The team committed 14 fouls and received six yellow cards, showing a high level of competitive intensity.
What's next for Rosario Central?
The team must capitalize on this control of play into concrete results. Their next commitment is one of the most anticipated on the calendar: the Rosario derby against Newell's Old Boys, to be played at home on September 6, 2026. This match represents a key opportunity to add three points against their historic rival and stay in the fight for the top of the table.
Fans can follow the team's progress and check the full schedule on our fixtures page. The positive statistical performance must translate into effectiveness in front of goal to aspire to the top positions. With 8 goals scored in 7 matches, improving their finishing will be crucial heading into the clash with Newell's and the rest of the season, where every point counts in a very tight standings table.
