Tigre vs Rosario Central: Liga Profesional Round 9 Preview

TigreTIG

Liga Profesional Argentina

0–1

Full Time

HT 0–0

Monumental de Victoria (José Dellagiovanna)

Buenos Aires

Rosario CentralROS

Ángel Di María 60' (pen)
Sent off:Emanuel Coronel 76'

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Tigre arrive at home with a solid defensive record, conceding just 0.8 goals per game at their own ground and keeping five clean sheets in twelve outings. Rosario Central, sitting fourth, dominate possession and create chances at a higher rate, but their away attack has not been…

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Match Stats

Top Stats

1.39xG2.02

42%Possession58%

13 (3)Shots (on target)12 (6)

2Big Chances Created2

Attacking Play

0.52xG on Target2.06

0.81Expected Assists (xA)1.09

68Final Third Entries69

31Penalty Area Entries34

Possession & Passing

331 · –Passes (accuracy)473 · –

4Corners4

18Poss. Won — Def 3rd22

23Poss. Won — Mid 3rd23

Duels & Pressing

51 (49%)Duels Won54 (51%)

9 (53%)Aerial Duels Won8 (47%)

53Ball Recoveries56

11.0PPDA (Pressing)8.7

Defending & Discipline

6Saves3

13Fouls8

+1.06Goals Prevented+0.52

Tigre vs Rosario Central: Liga Profesional Round 9 Preview

Published Tue 8 Sept

Tigre face Rosario Central in round nine of the Liga Profesional Argentina Clausura on September 13, 2026. With both sides battling for consistency in the early stages of the phase, this fixture offers a critical opportunity to build momentum in the domestic standings.

Tigre Form Guide and Managerial Pressure

Diego Dabove's side come into this fixture on the back of mixed results. They were recently eliminated from the Copa Sudamericana after suffering back-to-back defeats against Montevideo City Torque. Back in domestic action, Tigre have accumulated 12 points from their opening eight Clausura matches, registering three wins, three draws, and two defeats.

A recent 0-0 stalemate with Barracas Central did little to build momentum, keeping them level on points in the crowded mid-table pack. However, Dabove's men have shown they can grind out positive results, evidenced by their 2-1 victory over Central Córdoba de Santiago earlier in the campaign.

Rosario Central Looking to Bounce Back

Rosario Central arrive boasting an identical Clausura record to their hosts, having also picked up 12 points from their first eight outings with a matching tally of three wins, three draws, and two losses.

However, the visitors will be desperate to make amends for a disappointing 2-1 home defeat to Gimnasia LP on August 29. Patching up their defensive frailties and rediscovering their rhythm in the final third will be a priority if they are to climb the Liga Profesional table and break away from the cluster of teams on 12 points.

Tigre Team News and Injury Latest

At this stage, Tigre head coach Diego Dabove has no confirmed injuries or suspensions to navigate. The hosts are expected to have a fully fit squad available, giving Dabove the tactical flexibility needed to tweak his starting lineup after the blunt attacking display against Barracas Central. Rosario Central similarly have no major reported absences in the build-up, creating a scenario where both managers can deploy their strongest tactical setups.

With both clubs locked on identical points tallies in the Clausura, securing a victory here would provide a significant boost ahead of the intense mid-season schedule. A strong showing could be the catalyst either side needs to push towards the upper echelons of the league.