Barracas Central v Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto prediction
Team pages: Barracas Central · Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
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TACTIX’s model makes Home win the free pick for Barracas Central v Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto, Liga Profesional Argentina on Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:30 GMT.
The match
Barracas Central host Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto in Liga Profesional Argentina on Monday 26 October (kick-off 00:30 UK); the model’s free pick is Barracas Central to win.
The key numbers
Three of Barracas Central’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (20%).
Form and the table
Both teams scored in five of Barracas Central’s last 15 results in all competitions (33%). At home, Barracas Central have three wins, one draw and three defeats in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 1.43 points per game, scoring 0.71 and conceding 0.57. Barracas Central have scored 11 goals, the fifth-fewest (shared) of the 30 clubs (2026 so far). Barracas Central have conceded 10 goals, the second-fewest (shared) of the 30 clubs.
Seven of Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (47%). Both teams scored in seven of Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). Away from home, Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto have no wins, one draw and five defeats in their last 6 away matches in all competitions — 0.17 points per game, scoring 0.67 and conceding 1.83. Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto have scored eight goals, the second-fewest of the 30 clubs (2026 so far). Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto have conceded 17 goals, the 11th-most of the 30 clubs.
Barracas Central are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions. Barracas Central (seventh) and Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto (14th) are 10 points apart, 2026 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Barracas Central the stronger side, 312 rating points above Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto (Barracas Central 1600, Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto 1288, after at least 29 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 12 April 2026, finished Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto 1–2 Barracas Central.
Team news
Predicted Barracas Central XI (5-3-2): M. Miño, N. Demartini, Y. Rak, K. Jappert, E. Pereyra, R. Barrios, I. Tapia, D. Miloc, T. Porra, N. Briasco, N. Orsini — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Nicolás Orsini (4.1 per match over three appearances, two goals) and Tomás Porra (3.6 per match over 31 appearances, one goal and four assists) have been Barracas Central’s most influential players 2026, all competitions. In numbers for Barracas Central (2026, all competitions, before kick-off), Tomás Porra averages 1.6 key passes per 90 over 2401 minutes, with a key pass in 10 of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto XI (3-1-4-2): L. Bruera, G. Maffini, J. Antonini, M. Valenti, A. Cabrera, G. Alanis, T. González, F. Rodriguez, G. Gonzalez, I. Hesar, M. Valiente — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, A. Cabrera (3.8 per match over 18 appearances) and G. Maffini (3.6 per match over 23 appearances, one assist) have been Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto’s most influential players 2026, all competitions. In numbers for Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto (2026, all competitions, before kick-off), A. Cabrera averages 0.8 key passes per 90 over 1395 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last 10 appearances. G. Maffini averages 1.9 tackles per 90 over 2111 minutes, with a tackle in nine of the last 10 appearances.
The referee
A. Merlos takes charge; across the last 13 matches refereed (this competition) the referee has shown 4.3 yellow cards a game and 0.00 reds.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · Liga Profesional Argentina · Claudio Fabian Tapia
- Referee: A. Merlos
- Model coverage: 246 markets priced for this fixture
- Head-to-head (last 1): Barracas Central 1 · draws 0 · Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto 0 · 3 goals/game
- Recent form: Barracas Central 2W 2D 1L · Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto 1W 0D 4L
Barracas Central v Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto (Liga Profesional Argentina): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 22 October 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 19 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Barracas Central for / against | Line | Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1 for · 1 against n 8 Last 5 | 2our book | 0.75 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5 for · 3.29 against n 7 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 5.25 for · 4.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 11.57 for · 8.57 against n 7 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 11.38 for · 14.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 3.14 for · 3.71 against n 7 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 3 for · 4.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 11.86 for · 13.29 against n 7 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 14 for · 10.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.71 for · 1.71 against n 7 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.63 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
Referee: A. Merlos — 4.31 yellow cards a game, 0 red cards, 22.46 fouls over 13 matches (1.77 to the home side, 2.54 to the away side).
Barracas Central
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Arce n 8 | 46.8 | 3.1 | 2.2 | — |
| Jhonatan Candia n 8 | 46.6 | 2.7 | 1.7 | — |
| Facundo Bruera n 8 | 38.9 | 2.6 | 0.9 | — |
| Nicolas Capraro n 8 | 41.1 | 2.2 | 0.8 | — |
| E. Rolon n 8 | 54.3 | 1.9 | 0.6 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolás Orsini n 8 | 44.8 | 2.8 | 1 |
| Jhonatan Candia n 8 | 46.6 | 2.7 | 1 |
| Rodrigo Bogarín n 8 | 48.8 | 1.8 | 0.9 |
| Gonzalo Maroni n 8 | 52.8 | 1.7 | 0.6 |
| Enzo Taborda n 8 | 39 | 1.7 | 0.6 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomas Lavezzi n 3 | 24 | 0 | 2.5 |
| Nicolás Orsini n 8 | 44.8 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Rodrigo Insúa n 8 | 31.1 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Iván Tapia n 8 | 84 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Norberto Briasco n 8 | 75.1 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Tomas Lavezzi n 3 | 24 | 5 |
| Rafael Barrios n 8 | 59.5 | 3.4 |
| Enzo Taborda n 8 | 39 | 2.9 |
| Rodrigo Bogarín n 8 | 48.8 | 2.8 |
| Kevin Jappert n 8 | 83.3 | 2.7 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Marcelo Agustín Miño n 8 | 90 | 3.1 |
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matias Valenti n 8 | 86.4 | 2 | 0.4 | — |
| T. Gonzalez n 8 | 71.1 | 1.9 | 1.3 | — |
| A. Cabrera n 8 | 91.3 | 1.8 | 1.8 | — |
| T. González n 6 | 74.8 | 1.8 | 2 | — |
| Ibrahim Hesar n 8 | 79.1 | 1.7 | 2 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mateo Bajamich n 8 | 41.1 | 2.5 | 1.6 |
| Martín Garnerone n 8 | 30 | 2.3 | 0.4 |
| M. Valiente n 8 | 63.5 | 2.1 | 0.7 |
| G. Alanis n 8 | 88 | 1.8 | 1 |
| Ibrahim Hesar n 8 | 79.1 | 1.4 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Garro n 8 | 49.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Martín Garnerone n 8 | 30 | 0.4 | 0 |
| S. Rosane n 8 | 25.3 | 0 | 0.4 |
| Ibrahim Hesar n 8 | 79.1 | 0.3 | 0 |
| G. Alanis n 8 | 88 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| S. Rosane n 8 | 25.3 | 5.8 |
| A. Cabrera n 8 | 91.3 | 4.3 |
| F. Cobos n 8 | 52.4 | 3.4 |
| T. González n 6 | 74.8 | 3 |
| G. Gonzalez n 8 | 72.5 | 2.9 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| A. Lastra n 8 | 91.5 | 2.7 |
| Lucas Bruera n 8 | 94.1 | 2.4 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Barracas Central v Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-04-12 Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto 1–2 Barracas Central
Frequently asked questions
- Who is predicted to win Barracas Central v Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto?
- TACTIX’s free model pick for Barracas Central v Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto is Home win.
- What is the head-to-head record between Barracas Central and Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto?
- In their last 1 meetings, Barracas Central won 1, Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto won 0 and there were 0 draws, averaging 3 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Barracas Central and Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto?
- Recent form — Barracas Central 2W 2D 1L; Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto 1W 0D 4L.
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