Back Barracas to Park the Bus
21st placed Racing Club (0 points from 0 games) take on 5th placed Barracas Central (0 points from 0 games) in the opening round of the Liga Profesional 2025 on Saturday in a game that should have some interest as both teams look to start the season with a win. The Racing Club vs Barracas Central prediction for this opening fixture leans towards a closely contested battle.
Racing have failed to beat Barracas Central in their most recent home game, but Gustavo Costas’ team have won 2 of the previous 3 meetings in the Liga Profesional.
However, Ruben Dario Insua’s side have shown enough resolve to make this an interesting clash in the early-season table.
Insua was appointed as Barracas Central’s manager in September of 2024 and has quickly focused on tightening defensive organization and playing for results on the break.
They will not press their opponents at any point of the pitch, preferring instead to concede possession and look to play on the break.
In Ivan Tapia, they have a midfield spark who can make these attacks happen, but also contributes his fair share of assists.
Brian Calderara is an excellent stopper who anchors the defence and will be the key man in trying to frustrate the home team, while the pacey Bruno Sepulveda leads the Barracas attack.
Racing will play Barracas at their own game
Racing, on the other hand, are a full-on, pressing team that like to keep the ball and play an attacking style of football. Our Racing Club vs Barracas Central preview highlights that Costas took the reins at Racing Club in January 2024 and has instilled an attacking, high-pressing identity.
Adrian Martinez is in great form with five goals during their current four-game winning run. Matias Rojas has the quality to unlock compact defences and Gabriel Arias has been rock solid in the Racing goal. They are 1.48 to win this game and rightly so, given the momentum they have created with back-to-back 3-1 home wins over San Martin de San Juan in the last month.
Barracas Central beat Atletico Huracan 1-0 away from home, but had lost 3-0 to River Plate the week prior and will find it hard to break down a solid Racing side at home.
Our Racing Club vs Barracas Central prediction suggests the hosts have a good chance of getting the win here and we recommend backing them to do just that. Furthermore, those looking for Racing Club vs Barracas Central betting tips should consider the impressive home form Racing have shown. When analyzing the Racing Club vs Barracas Central odds, the price on a home win reflects their strong momentum and attacking prowess.
