Rosario Central vs Libertad Asuncion Prediction 05.05.2026 | Copa Libertadores

Rosario Central head into Matchday 4 of the Copa Libertadores in a commanding position at the summit of Group H, having collected seven points from a possible nine to establish a three-point cushion over their closest challengers.

The side led by Jorge Almiron have been the embodiment of defensive resilience throughout the continental campaign so far, remarkably keeping three clean sheets from their opening three fixtures, while also showing a clinical edge in the final third that secured a narrow 1-0 victory in the reverse fixture in Asunción.

With progression to the knockout stages now within touching distance, Canalla will be determined to preserve their momentum after four straight wins across all competitions, and could potentially seal qualification for the Round of 16 with two matches to spare, should they overcome their Paraguayan opponents on Wednesday evening.

On the team news front, Almirón will be unable to call upon defensive trio Juan Gimenez, Facundo Mallo, and Juan Cruz Komar, all of whom remain sidelined through injury, while much of the creative burden is expected to fall on the experienced shoulders of Ángel Di María in this crucial continental encounter.

In stark contrast, Libertad travel to Argentina facing a defining moment in their continental campaign, as they currently sit bottom of Group H after a disastrous opening phase in which the Paraguayan outfit have failed to collect a single point.

Although they opened their May schedule in emphatic fashion, dismantling San Lorenzo with a five-star display on home soil, the Cabbage Growers have been anything but reliable away from Asuncion, as highlighted by an ongoing run of four consecutive away defeats across all competitions.

Even more concerning is their defensive vulnerability, having conceded seven goals in just three group-stage matches, while their struggles in the final third on the road further compound the issue, with Libertad failing to find the net in five of their last eight competitive away outings.

Interim boss Juan Samudio will also be without key options, as defender Alexis Duarte and left winger Hugo Fernández remain sidelined while recovering from ligament injuries.