Estudiantes de Río Cuarto vs CA Barracas Central, Superliga Argentina 2026 APERTURA
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Estudiantes de Río Cuarto vs CA Barracas Central — Superliga Argentina at Antonio Candini.
- Estudiantes de Río Cuarto 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- CA Barracas Central 27 games · 23 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Pablo Dovalo
- Assistant 1 Pablo Gonzalez
- Assistant 2 Maximiliano Castelli
19 games this season
🟨 2.2/game
⚽ 5.7 goals/game
🟥 3 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CA Velez Sarsfield | 27 | 51 |
| 2 | CA Talleres | 27 | 48 |
| 3 | Racing Club | 27 | 46 |
| 4 | CA Huracan | 27 | 46 |
| 5 | CA River Plate | 27 | 43 |
| 6 | CA Boca Juniors | 27 | 42 |
| 7 | CA Independiente | 27 | 40 |
| 8 | CA Tucuman | 27 | 40 |
| 9 | CA Union | 27 | 40 |
| 10 | CA Platense | 27 | 39 |
| 11 | CS Independiente Rivadavia | 27 | 38 |
| 12 | Estudiantes de La Plata | 27 | 36 |
| 13 | Instituto AC Cordoba | 27 | 36 |
| 14 | CA Lanus | 27 | 36 |
| 15 | CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | 27 | 35 |
| 16 | CA Belgrano | 27 | 35 |
| 17 | CD Riestra | 27 | 35 |
| 18 | CA Tigre | 27 | 34 |
| 19 | Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata | 27 | 32 |
| 20 | CA Rosario Central | 27 | 32 |
| 21 | CSyD Defensa y Justicia | 27 | 32 |
| 22 | CA Central Cordoba | 27 | 31 |
| 23 | AA Argentinos Juniors | 27 | 30 |
| 24 | CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | 27 | 29 |
| 25 | CA Newell's Old Boys | 27 | 28 |
| 26 | CA Sarmiento de Junin | 27 | 26 |
| 27 | CA Banfield | 27 | 24 |
| 28 | CA Barracas Central | 27 | 23 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr | CA Barracas Central | H | 1–2 | L |
| 04 Apr | CA Aldosivi | A | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Mar | CA River Plate | H | 0–2 | L |
| 16 Mar | Racing Club | A | 0–2 | L |
| 12 Mar | CA Belgrano | H | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Mar | CA Sarmiento de Junin | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr | Estudiantes de Río Cuarto | A | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Apr | CA Sarmiento de Junin | H | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Mar | CA Huracan | A | 0–0 | D |
| 16 Mar | CA Tucuman | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Mar | CS Independiente Rivadavia | A | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Mar | AA Argentinos Juniors | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
H2H (1 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
25%
Clean Sheets
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto this season
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto this season
38%
Clean Sheets
CA Barracas Central this season
CA Barracas Central this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto
0-15
–/3
16-30
1/3
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/4
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CA Barracas Central
0-15
–/1
16-30
4/2
31-45
2/3
46-60
–/2
61-75
2/–
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CA Barracas Central
| Rodrigo Insua | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Antonio Candini. Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto are looking to make home advantage count against CA Barracas Central.
- 5' Argentina international Gonzalo Morales has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 10' CA Barracas Central is showing some good football. However, CA Barracas Central are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 15' CA Barracas Central has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 20' The home supporters are growing impatient. Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 25' Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 30' What composure from Damian Martinez! The Argentina international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 35' It looks like no one’s ball. CA Barracas Central is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 36' The referee shows CA Barracas Central player a card on 36.
- 39' Norberto Briasco doubles the advantage! 0-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 43' Facundo Cobos adds to his 1 season tally! Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto lead 1-2 — and this changes everything.
- 45' Jhonatan Candia picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 46' Damian Martinez is having his name booked by the referee on 46.
- 51' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 51 minutes.
- 56' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 61' CA Barracas Central fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 63' CA Barracas Central manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Facundo Bruera is hanging Jhonatan Candia on the field on 63 minute.
- 68' named a 4-4-2 earlier, and opted for a 3-5-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 69' Martin Garnerone makes way for Javier Ferreira at the 69 minute mark. A tactical switch from Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto.
- 70' Another substitution for Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto to replace Siro Rosane by Facundo Gallardo on 70 minute.
- 72' It is a substitution in Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto team. Facundo Cobos is replaced by Fernando Bersano on 72 minute.
- 73' The supporters are chanting for Gonzalo Morales. He replaces Norberto Briasco on 73 minute.
- 76' Rafael Barrios is replacing Damian Martinez for the CA Barracas Central side.
- 81' Nicolas Demartini needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 82' It is a substitution in Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto team. Nicolas Talpone is replaced by Mauricio Tevez on 82 minute.
- 84' Alejandro Cabrera has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 84.
- 89' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto will have plenty to reflect on. CA Barracas Central were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 43
- 28
- 45
- 30
- 6
- 5
- 17
- 19
- 8
- 11
- 32
Bench
- 23
- 3
- 14
- 16
- 26
- 40
- 9
- 35
- 18
- 20
- 22
- 50
Coach
Iván Delfino
CA Barracas Central Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
- 4
- 11
- 5
- 1
- 20
- 32
- 31
-
10
Ivan Tapia ↓ Ivan Guaraz 63'
- 2
- 6
- 8
Bench
- 30
- 37
- 33
-
13
Rafael Barrios ↑ 76'
- 18
- 23
- 79
-
7
Facundo Bruera ↑ 63'
-
9
Gonzalo Morales ↑ 73'
- 15
-
16
Ivan Guaraz ↑ 63'
- 24
Coach
Rubén Insúa
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Damian Martinez | 1 |
| Norberto Briasco | 1 |
| Facundo Cobos | 1 |
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto Form
2026-04-12
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto
1–2
CA Barracas Central
L
2026-04-04
CA Aldosivi
0–0
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto
D
2026-03-22
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto
0–2
CA River Plate
L
2026-03-16
Racing Club
2–0
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto
L
2026-03-12
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto
0–1
CA Belgrano
L
2026-03-03
CA Sarmiento de Junin
1–0
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto
L
CA Barracas Central Form
2026-04-12
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto
1–2
CA Barracas Central
W
2026-04-02
CA Barracas Central
1–2
CA Sarmiento de Junin
L
2026-03-24
CA Huracan
0–0
CA Barracas Central
D
2026-03-16
CA Barracas Central
2–1
CA Tucuman
W
2026-03-12
CS Independiente Rivadavia
1–2
CA Barracas Central
W
2026-03-01
AA Argentinos Juniors
1–1
CA Barracas Central
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.03
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.42
CA Barracas Central xG
I would bet for:
CA Barracas Central or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: CA Barracas Central win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.45
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto or Draw
56%
Draw or CA Barracas Central
73%
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto or CA Barracas Central
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: CA Barracas Central win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
0 – 1
11.1%
0 – 0
10.7%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
8.4%
1 – 0
7.8%
2 – 1
6.3%
2 – 2
4.5%
2 – 0
4.5%
1 – 3
4.1%
0 – 3
3.9%
2 – 3
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Estudiantes de Río Cuarto
| Handicap | Estudiantes de Río Cuarto covers | Push | CA Barracas Central covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 16% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +1 | 56% | 22% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 13% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
CA Barracas Central keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.