Barracas Central
- Both teams are unbeaten in five games in all competitions, with Barracas winning three and drawing two.
- Barracas Central are a well-run side that sit in the upper half of Argentina's Liga Profesional.
- Insúa is a tactically astute coach who has his side set up in a pragmatic 3 - 5 - 2 formation that prioritises defensive solidity and quick breaks through the flanks.
- Barracas captain Iván Tapia is the heartbeat of the team and has been the chief provider of key passes and set-piece deliveries.
Vasco da Gama
- Vasco da Gama will be coming onto the pitch in Buenos Aires on the back of their own five-game unbeaten run in which they have put 11 points on the board and moved into the top 10 in Brazil’s Serie A.
- They have scored plenty of goals recently and new boss Renato Gaúcho has quickly instilled an attacking mindset on the players since taking the job in March.
- They are now a team that will try to play on the front foot, switching from a 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 to a 4 - 4 - 2 when they have the ball and look for quick transitions, width and runs into the box.
Head-to-Head
This will be the first-ever competitive meeting between Barracas Central and Vasco da Gama in the Copa Sudamericana Group G opener on Tuesday.
Key Players
- Iván Tapia - the captain and chief provider of key passes and set-piece deliveries for Barracas.
- Facundo Bruera - has scored goals that have secured wins in recent games for Barracas.
Betting Insights
- Vasco will have to find a way to get at Barracas’ compact defence while Barracas will be looking to frustrate Vasco’s attempts to stretch the game.
- The Brazilian side should have the edge in terms of forward play, but Barracas are resilient at home and could make it tough for Renato’s men.
- They have conceded only four goals in their last five fixtures, so this promises to be a close game with plenty of offensive flair.
- Vasco are missing Claudio Spinelli, Cuiabano and Jair through injury, which will test the depth Renato has at his disposal in the attacking third and at the back.
- An away win is a risky bet with odds of 2.56, so the suggested plays are Over 2.5 goals at 2.35 and Both to Score - Yes at 2.0.
Prediction
Expect an open game with goals; the recommended outcome is Over 2.5 goals and Both to Score - Yes .
