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- Competition: Copa Libertadores
- Date: 15th April, 2026
- Kickoff: 23:00 UK / 00:00 CEST
- Venue: Estadio Tigo La Huerta
The second round of the 2026 Copa Libertadores group stage sees Club Libertad host Rosario Central in Asunción, with both sides aiming to strengthen their early position in Group H.
Libertad enter this fixture under pressure after losing their opening group match, leaving them bottom with zero points, while Rosario Central secured a draw and sit slightly better off with one point.
Libertad Asuncion vs Rosario Central Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Rosario Central
2 : 1
Libertad Asuncion
Copa Libertadores
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Libertad Asuncion
2 : 0
Rosario Central
Copa Libertadores
The most recent encounters between the sides came in 2019, where Libertad won 2-0 at home, while Rosario Central responded with a 2-1 victory in Argentina.
Libertad team overview
Libertad’s recent form has been inconsistent, particularly in domestic competition. They have won two, drawn one, and lost three of their last six matches, highlighting a lack of sustained momentum.
At home, they have shown some resilience, winning three of their last six matches in Asunción, but inconsistency persists, particularly against stronger opposition.
There are no major reported injury crises heading into this match, allowing Libertad to field a relatively stable lineup. The key challenge will be converting attacking volume into efficiency while tightening defensive organization.
Last matches of Libertad Asuncion
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Libertad Asuncion
0 : 1
Rubio Ñú
Division 1
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Sportivo Trinidense
1 : 0
Libertad Asuncion
Division 1
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Libertad Asuncion
3 : 3
Guaraní
Division 1
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Deportivo Recoleta
2 : 1
Libertad Asuncion
Division 1
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Libertad Asuncion
1 : 0
Sportivo Ameliano
Division 1
Libertad Asuncion lineup
Goalkeeper
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12
Rodrigo Morínigo
Defenders
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34
Estiven Villalba
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31
Thiago Fernandez
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5
Diego Viera
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4
Néstor Giménez
Midfielders
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6
Álvaro Campuzano
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26
Hernesto Caballero
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21
Lucas Sanabria
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28
Marcelo Fernandez
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17
Matías Espinoza
Forwards
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10
Lorenzo Melgarejo
Rosario Central team overview
Rosario Central arrive in slightly better shape, both in the group standings and recent form. They have recorded a balanced run of results in recent matches (W2, D2, L2), reflecting inconsistency but also competitiveness.
Away form has been mixed but capable. Rosario Central have won two of their last six away matches, including an impressive derby victory against Newell’s Old Boys, but have also suffered defeats such as a 3-1 loss to Huracán.
There are no significant injury concerns reported, meaning Rosario Central should be able to field a strong and balanced starting XI.
Last matches of Rosario Central
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Huracán
3 : 1
Rosario Central
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
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Rosario Central
2 : 1
Atlético Tucumán
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
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Independiente Rivadavia
2 : 0
Rosario Central
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
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Rosario Central
2 : 1
Banfield
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
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Argentinos Juniors
0 : 0
Rosario Central
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
Rosario Central lineup
Goalkeeper
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23
Jeremias Ledesma
Defenders
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32
Emanuel Coronel
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46
Ignacio Ovando
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13
Gastón Ávila
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3
Agustín Sández
Midfielders
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20
Vicente Pizarro
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5
Franco Ibarra
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11
Angel Di Maria
Forwards
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16
Enzo Giménez
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8
Jaminton Campaz
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9
Alejo Véliz
Prediction
Given Libertad’s need to chase points and Rosario Central’s tendency to remain organized, this could develop into an open but controlled encounter. We expect both teams to score on Wednesday.
Prediction: Both Teams to Score (BTTS).
Three reasons we expect BTTS
- BTTS has landed in Libertad’s last two matches.
- BTTS has been the outcome in two of Rosario Central’s last three matches.
- Both teams need points to stay competitive in the group phase; therefore, we can expect an open game.
Main prediction Libertad Asuncion - Rosario Central
Both Teams to Score
Best Odds:
Libertad Asuncion vs Rosario Central standings in Copa Libertadores
| Group H | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UCV | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 - 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 2 | Rosario Central | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Independiente del Valle | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Libertad | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 - 3 | -2 | 0 |