- Barracas Central have won two and lost three of their last five matches Racing Club have won four of their last five home games Barracas Central have won only one of their last three away games
Racing’s form red-hot
Racing Club will begin the new Liga Profesional season in 21st place with 0 points from 0 games. Barracas Central will start in fifth with the same points tally. Neither team has played a league game yet and both will be keen to start the season with a win.
Gustavo Costas took over Racing Club in January 2024 and has created an attacking identity that plays on the front foot. The team will pressure opponents with pressing and adventurous fullbacks. They have won their last four consecutive matches in all competitions and are currently on a four-game streak.
Adrian Martinez has been in great scoring form during the run, netting five times, and Matias Rojas remains a key figure in the side, always capable of unlocking defenses. Our Racing Club vs Barracas Central prediction takes into account that Racing’s last league meeting against Barracas Central was an away 3-1 victory five months ago. But they failed to win their most recent home fixture against Barracas Central.
Barracas will park the bus
Barracas Central’s recent form has been patchy.
Ruben Dario Insua was appointed manager in September 2024 and has quickly focused on tightening defensive organization and playing for results on the break.
This Racing Club vs Barracas Central preview highlights that Barracas Central are a pragmatic outfit, usually ceding possession and remaining compact at the back.
Bruno Sepulveda leads the Barracas attack and will look to hurt Racing Club on the counterattack.
Our Racing Club vs Barracas Central betting tips suggest that Barracas Central can be dangerous in that way, with Ivan Tapia often latching on to their midfielders and contributing with assists.
Brian Calderara is the backbone of the defense, and Barracas Central will need him to be strong against Racing Club’s fullbacks.
Bet on Racing to begin with a bang
Although there is no major rivalry between these two teams, the league table makes it a meaningful game in terms of where the teams are in the league and the momentum they want to build early in the campaign. This Racing Club vs Barracas Central prediction is informed by the fact that Racing Club come into this game as the clear bookies’ favorite to take all three points, -208, which is justified given their recent run.
Back the home team to grab the victory with the Racing Club vs Barracas Central odds they are on. Gabriel Arias has been solid at the other end, so the hosts have the confidence to play their attacking brand of soccer, but Barracas will be able to park the bus and there is the potential for a cagey affair. Under 2.5 goals comes in at -136.
