Platense

vs

Barracas Central

Preview

Platense

• Platense have won three, drawn one and lost one of their last five matches in all competitions.
• Platense have 8 points from 5 matches and currently sit 10th in the table.
• Platense have won one and lost one of their two home games so far.
• Platense have conceded just 2 goals at home in the tournament to date.

Barracas Central

• Barracas Central are yet to win away in the Liga Profesional - Apertura 2026 (D1, L1).
• Barracas Central have failed to score in their two road games.
• Barracas Central have 5 points from 5 games and are 23rd in the table.

Head-to-Head

• The last two meetings between these sides left Platense without a win (L1, D1).
• The most recent fixture was a 0-0 draw at Platense in the Liga Profesional 2024.

Key Players

• Platense
  • Franco Zapiola is Platense’s top scorer in the league this season with 1 goal in 5 games.
  • Franco Zapiola often plays the spark for Platense’s attacks from deep.
• Barracas Central
  • Facundo Bruera has scored 2 of Barracas Central’s last 5 goals and brings physicality up top.
  • Iván Tapia is Barracas Central’s top scorer in the Liga Profesional - Apertura 2026 with 1 goal and serves as the central hub of their attacking play.

Betting Insights

• Platense are favorites at 2.12.
• Barracas Central are priced around 4.10.
• Expect a tactical, low-chance game with Platense’s strong home defence likely to be decisive.

Prediction

• Platense should have enough to get the win.
• Expect a low-scoring home victory, such as 1-0 or 2-0.