Penarol host Rosario Central at the Estadio Campeon del Siglo on Tuesday (May 28) in the final round of the Copa Libertadores group stage. The hosts need a point to advance to the knockouts.
They picked up a 2-0 home win over Atletico Mineiro in their last game. Lucas Hernandez and Maximiliano Silvera scored quickfire second-half doubles to secure the points for the Uruguayan outfit.
Rosario, meanwhile, are third in their group with seven points from five games and must win on Wednesday to advance. They picked up a dominant 4-1 victory over Caracas last time out. Three different players, including 21-year-old Agustin Modica, with a brace, were on the scoresheet.
Penarol vs Rosario Central Head-to-Head
Tuesday's game will mark the second meeting between Penarol and Rosario. The two sides faced off for the first time last month, which Rosario won 1-0.
Penarol Form Guide in Copa Libertadores: W-W-L-W-L
Rosario Form Guide in Copa Libertadores: W-L-D-L-W
Penarol vs Rosario Central Team News
Penarol
Javier Mendez and Leonardo Sequeira are injured and are not expected to feature. Maximiliano Silvera, meanwhile, picked up a knock against Defensor in the league and is a major doubt.
Injured: Javier Mendez, Leonardo Sequeira
Doubtful: Maximiliano Silvera
Suspended: None
Rosario
Agustin Sandez is a doubt after coming off injured against Tigre last week. Abel Hernandez and Agustin Bravo, meanwhile, have been ruled out due to injuries.
Injured: Abel Hernandez, Agustin Bravo
Doubtful: Agustin Sandez
Suspended: None
Penarol vs Rosario Central Predicted XIs
Penarol (4-2-3-1): Washington Aguerre; Pedro Milans, Leo Coelho, Guzman Rodriguez, Maximiliano Olivera; Damian Garcia, Gaston Ramirez; Angel Gonzalez, Leonardo Fernandez, Eduardo Darias; Matheus Babi
Rosario (4-2-3-1): Jorge Broun; Damian Martinez, Facundo Mallo, Carlos Quintana, Alan Rodriguez; Mauricio Martinez, Jonatan Gomez; Maximiliano Lovera, Ignacio Malcorra, Jaminton Campaz; Agustin Modica
Penarol vs Rosario Central Prediction
Penarol are on a five-game winning streak and have lost one of their last nine games across competitions. They have won six of their last seven home games.
Rosario, meanwhile, have won two of their last three games after going winless in six. They have, however, won just one of their last eight road games and could lose this one.
Prediction: Penarol 2-0 Rosario