River Plate are fourth, while Rosario Central sit seventh. The gap in the table is only one point, yet the opening line of River Plate -0.5 with the away side at 0.85 low odds does not show the Monumental the respect it deserves. River Plate’s home record stands at 5 wins and 3 losses from 8 matches, with no draws. They win decisively and lose just as decisively. But after their last two home games — a 1-0 loss to Tucumán and a 1-1 draw with San Lorenzo — the sacred aura of the Monumental is starting to fade. Rosario Central have taken 4 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from 8 away matches, and their ability to pick up points on the road is among the best in the Argentine Primera Division. They are unbeaten in their last four away games, including wins over Río Cuarto and Universidad Central de Venezuela. River Plate are without center-backs Díaz and Portillo, leaving gaps in the defense. Rosario Central’s Di María has remained in hot form on the right flank, while the attacking duo of Véliz and Copetti have never been afraid to go on the road. This afternoon at the Monumental will not unfold according to the home side’s preferred script.