Barracas Central
- Barracas Central are winless in their last 3 home games (D2, L1).
- Barracas Central are 3rd with 2 points from 2 fixtures.
- Barracas Central are a much more pragmatic side who prefer to remain compact and organized at the back and look to frustrate their opponents with disciplined teamwork rather than individual skill.
- Ruben Dario Insua’s men prefer to focus on the transitions and set pieces rather than trying to dominate possession.
- Barracas Central have drawn their last 2 matches in a row and have shown good defensive resilience, however, they’ve lacked real bite in attack.
- Barracas Central are averaging 0.00 goals per game at home, with the same number being conceded.
Audax Italiano Santiago
- Audax Italiano Santiago are undefeated away from home in the Copa Sudamericana (W1).
- Audax Italiano Santiago currently sit 2nd in Copa Sudamericana Group G with 3 points from 2 games.
- Audax are the more expansive and possession-based side of the two with a high tempo and pressing approach.
- Gustavo Lema’s men have been successful in recent continental editions of the competition due to their players’ technical ability and tactical structure, as well as playing wide to stretch defences.
- In contrast, Audax Italiano Santiago are averaging 2.00 away from home and have conceded 1 goal per game.
Key Players
- Franco Troyansky is their best attacking player with 1 goal and 1 assist in 2 Copa Sudamericana matches to date.
- Barracas Central do not have a standout goalscorer in this group stage.
Betting Insights
- I will go for Over 2.5 goals at 2.35.
- I will also be taking No in the Both Teams to Score market at 1.66.
- Audax Italiano Santiago to beat Barracas Central is my main selection for Wednesday’s game, with a smaller stakes play on Over 2.5 goals.
Prediction
- Barracas Central’s methodical approach should be frustrating for Audax, but the quality and intent of the visitors in the final third should break them down eventually.
- Audax Italiano Santiago’s recent away exploits in the competition, combined with their possession-based attacking style and intent to win the game, should be enough for them to claim all 3 points.
