On 23.08.2026, the Liga Profesional Argentina will be lit up by a highly anticipated match between Barracas Central and Platense. This game is expected to be a tight contest with both teams demonstrating similar strength and strategy throughout the season. Our in-depth review covers everything from player form to historical data of Barracas Central and Platense. Don't miss out on our expert insights—read our prediction and get ready to place your bet!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apertura - Group B | |||||||
| 1 | Independ. Rivadavia | 16 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 29/15 | 34 |
| 2 | River Plate | 16 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 22/12 | 29 |
| 3 | Argentinos JRS | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 17/13 | 29 |
| 4 | Rosario Central | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 20/16 | 28 |
| 5 | Belgrano Cordoba | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 17/13 | 26 |
| 6 | Gimnasia L.P. | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 19/19 | 26 |
| 7 | Huracan | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 17/13 | 22 |
| 8 | Racing Club | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 17/15 | 21 |
| 9 | Barracas Central | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 15/15 | 21 |
| 10 | Tigre | 16 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 18/15 | 20 |
| 11 | Sarmiento Junin | 16 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 13/20 | 19 |
| 12 | Banfield | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 17/19 | 18 |
| 13 | Atletico Tucuman | 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 15/20 | 14 |
| 14 | Aldosivi | 16 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 6/19 | 8 |
| 15 | Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto | 16 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 5/24 | 5 |
| Clausura - Group B | |||||||
| 1 | Argentinos JRS | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9/5 | 12 |
| 2 | Belgrano Cordoba | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6/2 | 10 |
| 3 | Rosario Central | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5/3 | 10 |
| 4 | Sarmiento Junin | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10/8 | 9 |
| 5 | Barracas Central | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3/3 | 9 |
| 6 | Gimnasia L.P. | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6/7 | 9 |
| 7 | Atletico Tucuman | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4/2 | 8 |
| 8 | Tigre | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4/2 | 8 |
| 9 | Huracan | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4/4 | 7 |
| 10 | Independ. Rivadavia | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5/6 | 7 |
| 11 | Banfield | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4/5 | 7 |
| 12 | Racing Club | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4/7 | 4 |
| 13 | Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2/6 | 4 |
| 14 | River Plate | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2/4 | 3 |
| 15 | Aldosivi | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3/6 | 2 |
| Apertura - Group A | |||||||
| 1 | Estudiantes L.P. | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 19/7 | 31 |
| 2 | Boca Juniors | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 22/9 | 30 |
| 3 | Velez Sarsfield | 16 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 18/12 | 28 |
| 4 | Talleres Cordoba | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 17/13 | 26 |
| 5 | Independiente | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 24/20 | 24 |
| 6 | Lanus | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 18/15 | 24 |
| 7 | San Lorenzo | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 14/14 | 22 |
| 8 | Union Santa Fe | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 24/20 | 21 |
| 9 | Instituto Cordoba | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 17/17 | 21 |
| 10 | Defensa Y Justicia | 16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 18/21 | 19 |
| 11 | Gimnasia M. | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 14/22 | 19 |
| 12 | Platense | 16 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 10/15 | 16 |
| 13 | Central Cordoba de Santiago | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 11/21 | 16 |
| 14 | Newells Old Boys | 16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 15/27 | 15 |
| 15 | Deportivo Riestra | 16 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 5/12 | 11 |
| Clausura - Group A | |||||||
| 1 | Instituto Cordoba | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5/2 | 12 |
| 2 | Velez Sarsfield | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7/3 | 11 |
| 3 | Independiente | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6/3 | 9 |
| 4 | Gimnasia M. | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6/3 | 9 |
| 5 | Defensa Y Justicia | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6/7 | 8 |
| 6 | Newells Old Boys | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6/5 | 7 |
| 7 | Estudiantes L.P. | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7/5 | 6 |
| 8 | Deportivo Riestra | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6/5 | 6 |
| 9 | Lanus | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6/6 | 6 |
| 10 | Boca Juniors | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5/7 | 6 |
| 11 | Central Cordoba de Santiago | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3/5 | 6 |
| 12 | San Lorenzo | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2/4 | 6 |
| 13 | Platense | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5/9 | 5 |
| 14 | Union Santa Fe | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5/8 | 4 |
| 15 | Talleres Cordoba | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6/10 | 3 |
Key Player Statistics: Barracas Central vs Platense
Barracas Central vs Platense Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Platense | Barracas Central | 21.02.2026 | 1-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Platense | Barracas Central | 17.08.2024 | 0-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Barracas Central | Platense | 11.04.2023 | 1-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Platense | Barracas Central | 31.07.2022 | 0-0 |
| Primera Nacional | Platense | Barracas Central | 29.10.2019 | 1-0 |
| Primera B Metropolitana | Platense | Barracas Central | 14.04.2018 | 1-0 |
| Primera B Metropolitana | Barracas Central | Platense | 25.11.2017 | 1-0 |
| Primera B Metropolitana | Platense | Barracas Central | 14.03.2017 | 2-0 |
| Primera B Metropolitana | Barracas Central | Platense | 29.08.2016 | 2-1 |
| Primera B Metropolitana | Barracas Central | Platense | 21.07.2015 | 2-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Barracas Central | Rosario Central | 17.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Gimnasia L.P. | Barracas Central | 09.08.2026 | 2-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Deportivo Riestra | Barracas Central | 02.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Barracas Central | Aldosivi | 29.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | River Plate | Barracas Central | 26.07.2026 | 0-1 |
| Copa Argentina | Barracas Central | Huracan | 03.06.2026 | 1-0 |
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | Vasco DA Gama | Barracas Central | 28.05.2026 | 3-0 |
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | A. Italiano | Barracas Central | 20.05.2026 | 2-0 |
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | Barracas Central | Olimpia | 07.05.2026 | 1-2 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Barracas Central | Banfield | 02.05.2026 | 1-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Platense | Boca Juniors | 16.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| CONMEBOL Libertadores | Platense | Coquimbo Unido | 13.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Independiente | Platense | 09.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Platense | Talleres Cordoba | 04.08.2026 | 0-4 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Instituto Cordoba | Platense | 30.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Platense | Union Santa Fe | 25.07.2026 | 2-2 |
| CONMEBOL Libertadores | Corinthians | Platense | 28.05.2026 | 0-2 |
| CONMEBOL Libertadores | Santa Fe | Platense | 20.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| Copa Argentina | Platense | San Martin S.J. | 13.05.2026 | 0-0 |
| CONMEBOL Libertadores | Platense | Penarol | 08.05.2026 | 1-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Barracas Central VS Platense
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Barracas Central vs Platense
Bookies' predictions
Barracas Central
Betting Intelligence: Barracas Central vs Platense
There's something brewing in Buenos Aires, and it's not just the usual midweek tension. Barracas Central host Platense in a Liga Profesional clash that tells two very different stories right now — and the gap between them is wider than the standings suggest.
Barracas sit fifth with nine points from five games. Platense are thirteenth with five points — and a goals-against column that should genuinely worry their fans. They've shipped nine goals in just five league matches. That's not a defensive blip. That's a crisis.
Here's what you need to watch for: Barracas have conceded just three goals in those same five games. They're organized, disciplined, and grinding out results. A 1-0 win at River Plate is on their recent résumé. That alone tells you something about their mentality this season.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Platense being a surprise Libertadores side. In domestic football right now, they are leaking goals at an alarming rate. Four conceded against Talleres at home. Three shipped to Central Córdoba away. The backline is genuinely vulnerable.
The head-to-head history adds another layer. These two sides have met repeatedly over the years, and tight, low-scoring affairs have been the pattern in their recent Liga Profesional encounters — a 1-0 and a 0-0. But Platense's current defensive form suggests this fixture might break that trend in Barracas' favor.
Here's the surprising statistical insight that casual fans will miss: Barracas have scored in every single home league game this season while keeping things tight defensively. Platense, meanwhile, have already conceded multiple goals in three of their last four away trips. The combination of those two facts is significant.
From a betting perspective, Barracas Central at 2.58 looks like genuine value. I'd also look seriously at the over 1.5 goals market — Platense simply cannot keep clean sheets right now, and Barracas have the quality to punish them. Both teams to score also carries appeal given Platense's attacking output, but their defensive frailty makes the home win the standout play.
My bold prediction: Barracas Central win 2-0, with the first goal arriving before the hour mark as they exploit Platense's defensive disorganization early in the second half.
Sunday night in Buenos Aires. Barracas smell blood. Don't miss this one.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Espínola | Paraguay | 31 | Goalkeeper | 186 | 100 |
| D. Martínez | Argentina | 36 | Defender | 177 | 65 |
| N. Capraro | Argentina | 28 | Defender | 183 | 75 |
| F. Tobio | Argentina | 36 | Defender | 190 | 85 |
| N. Demartini | Argentina | 26 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| R. Insúa | Argentina | 28 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| T. Porra | Argentina | 22 | Midfielder | 173 | 72 |
| D. Miloc | Argentina | 35 | Midfielder | 177 | n/a |
| I. Tapia | Argentina | 27 | Midfielder | 176 | 73 |
| J. Morales | Argentina | 23 | Attacker | 178 | n/a |
| J. Candia | Uruguay | 31 | Attacker | 171 | 63 |
| N. Briasco | Armenia | 30 | Attacker | 179 | 82 |
| M. Puig | Argentina | 25 | Midfielder | 172 | 76 |
| G. Maroni | Argentina | 27 | Midfielder | 175 | 70 |
| R. Barrios | Argentina | 33 | Defender | 178 | 76 |
| G. Campi | Argentina | 35 | Defender | 193 | 88 |
| Y. Gordillo | Colombia | 34 | Midfielder | 176 | 73 |
| Ivan Guaraz | Argentina | 21 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| M. Miño | Argentina | 29 | Goalkeeper | 186 | 72 |
| Y. Rak | Uruguay | 33 | Defender | 188 | 73 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Merlini | Argentina | 31 | Attacker | 179 | 71 |
| M. Borgogno | Argentina | 28 | Goalkeeper | 187 | 74 |
| G. Mainero | Argentina | 31 | Midfielder | 177 | 66 |
| A. Lotti | Argentina | 30 | Attacker | 179 | 70 |
| I. Gómez | Argentina | 29 | Midfielder | 167 | 63 |
| G. Lencina | Argentina | 28 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| L. Heredia | Argentina | 30 | Midfielder | 185 | 79 |
| V. Cuesta | Argentina | 37 | Defender | 187 | 87 |
| N. López | Uruguay | 32 | Attacker | 175 | 67 |
| M. Barrios | Uruguay | 27 | Midfielder | 177 | 74 |
| N. Retamar | Argentina | 27 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| I. Vázquez | Argentina | 29 | Defender | 188 | 84 |
| J. Saborido | Argentina | 28 | Defender | 178 | 74 |
| J. Gauto | Argentina | 22 | Attacker | 172 | 64 |
| F. Amarfil | Argentina | 25 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| F. Zapiola | Argentina | 25 | Midfielder | 173 | 68 |
| T. Silva | Argentina | 23 | Defender | 175 | 74 |
| P. Ferreira | Argentina | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| E. Raggio | Argentina | 24 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| M. Mendia | Argentina | 22 | Defender | 191 | 81 |
Barracas Central vs Platense match odds
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