Deportivo Riestra
That's thanks to a superb home win against Boca Juniors in their opener, a result which has seen the team continue their unbeaten streak to two matches.
Barracas Central
- On the other hand, Barracas Central sit sixth in the table with three points from a single-game start.
- Their opening away trip to Argentine powerhouses CA River Plate in the Liga Profesional - Clausura 2026 saw them scrape past in a hard-fought 1-0 victory, a result which has given them two wins in their last five games.
Head-to-Head
- This fixture finished 1-1 at Barracas Central's ground in the reverse, the last head-to-head between the sides read: 1 Barracas win, 1 draw, 0 Riestra wins.
- This fixture can be considered a direct vs control clash.
- Guillermo Duro
- Deportivo's boss Guillermo Duro is one of the most ultra-direct managers in the Argentine top-flight.
- He has a blueprint based on long balls, set pieces and the transition from defense to attack.
- Damián Ayude
- By contrast, Barracas boss Damián Ayude is a more structured manager.
- His teams are flexible in terms of shape, but more structured through the middle of the field.
Key Players
- Alexander Diaz has been the main cutting edge in the early games of the Clausura 2026 campaign, scoring once.
- He's also netted two goals in his last five appearances, making him Riestra's best option with a goal contribution in his recent record.
- As such, he will take the main striker role for Riestra, who have scored six goals in their last five matches.
- Gonzalo Morales has been Barracas' best finisher, who has scored once in the Clausura 2026 so far.
- He has also scored two goals in his last five.
- As such, he looks to be the team's most reliable option.
Betting Insights
- Riestra come into this as the clear form favorites, but we don't feel the 2.28 line is fair.
- Barracas come into this at 3.8, with the tie available at 2.85.
- As such, we're going to take the overpriced away team in the straight bet.
- The under 2.5 goals line at 1.35 fits the script perfectly, while BTTS-No at 1.53 is the bet for this one.
