Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto vs CA Barracas Central, Superliga Argentina 2026 APERTURA
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Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto vs CA Barracas Central — Superliga Argentina at Antonio Candini.
- Estudiantes de Rio 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
16 games this season
🟨 1.8/game
⚽ 6.0 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 Córdoba | 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 Córdoba | 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 Junín | 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 Junín | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr | Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto | A | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Apr | CA Sarmiento de Junín | 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 Rio Cuarto this season
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto this season
35%
Clean Sheets
CA Barracas Central this season
CA Barracas Central this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/3
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/3
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CA Barracas Central
0-15
–/1
16-30
3/2
31-45
2/2
46-60
–/1
61-75
2/–
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CA Barracas Central
| Rodrigo Insua | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Antonio Candini. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto and CA Barracas Central.
- 5' Jhonatan Candia has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 15' Supporters expect more eagerness from Facundo Bruera, as he is very good at scoring at Antonio Candini with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 20' Norberto Briasco, a Armenia , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 25' Juan Antonini has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 30' Goal! Damian Martinez scores his 11 goal in 162 matches.
- 35' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 36' The referee shows CA Barracas Central player a card on 36.
- 39' Norberto Briasco makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and CA Barracas Central are in front.
- 43' Facundo Cobos doubles the advantage! 1-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 45' That looks like a foul for a card for Jhonatan Candia.
- 46' Damian Martinez picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 51' 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.
- 56' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Rubén Insúa will be considering his options from the bench.
- 61' CA Barracas Central fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 63' Fresh legs for CA Barracas Central! Facundo Bruera comes on to replace Jhonatan Candia.
- 68' named a 4-4-2 earlier, and opted for a 3-5-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 69' The Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto bench stirs into life. Martin Garnerone is withdrawn and Javier Ferreira gets his opportunity.
- 70' It is a substitution in Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto team. Siro Rosane is replaced by Facundo Gallardo on 70 minute.
- 72' Another change for Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto made on 72 minute. Facundo Cobos leaves to be changed by Fernando Bersano.
- 73' CA Barracas Central ring the changes. Norberto Briasco has done his job and it is now time for Gonzalo Morales to step up.
- 76' The supporters are chanting for Rafael Barrios. He replaces Damian Martinez on 76 minute.
- 81' With 0 assists to his name this season, Nicolas Demartini is clearly more than just a goal scorer for CA Barracas Central.
- 82' Mauricio Tevez is ready to make an impact after coming on for Nicolas Talpone at the 82 minute mark.
- 84' The referee shows Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto player a card on 84.
- 89' The 21-year-old Ivan Guaraz has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- Game over. The scoreline of 1-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Estudiantes de Rio 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 Rio Cuarto Form
2026-04-12
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
1–2
CA Barracas Central
L
2026-04-04
CA Aldosivi
0–0
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
D
2026-03-22
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
0–2
CA River Plate
L
2026-03-16
Racing Club
2–0
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
L
2026-03-12
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
0–1
CA Belgrano
L
2026-03-03
CA Sarmiento de Junín
1–0
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
L
CA Barracas Central Form
2026-04-12
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
1–2
CA Barracas Central
W
2026-04-02
CA Barracas Central
1–2
CA Sarmiento de Junín
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 Rio 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 Rio Cuarto or Draw
56%
Draw or CA Barracas Central
73%
Estudiantes de Rio 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 Rio Cuarto
| Handicap | Estudiantes de Rio 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 Rio 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.

