Estudiantes vs Barracas Central Prediction: Both Teams Searching for a Win

Estudiantes will take on Barracas Central in the upcoming fixture of the Argentine Primera Division. Estudiantes stands 20th with just 2 wins and 8 points from their 8 games played so far in the competition. On the other hand, Barracas Central stands 19th with 2 wins and 9 points from their 8 games played. If you take a look at the points table, you will observe there’s a marginal difference between the points. Hence, every fixture will be equally crucial for the sides planning to make it in the second round.

Estudiantes - Need to End their Losing Form (LLDWL)

Going in the game, Estudiantes will look to come out victorious as they have lost two back-to-back games. In their last game, they were defeated by Tigre (2-1) and, before that, against Belgrano (1-0). They got their only win way back in the season against Fortaleza (3-0). When the last time Estudiantes played against Barracas Central, the score line was 1-6, with Estudiantes striking 4 goals in the first half. Estudiantes is averaging 1.1 goals per game which are quite decent in the competition. However, they are conceding goals at an average of 1.5 goals per game. 

Key Players for Estudiantes

• Mauro Boselli
• Jorge Rodriguez
• Emmanuel Mas
• Angel Gonzalez

Barracas Central - Coming off a Defeat Against Argentinos Juniors (LLWWD)

Barracas Central lost its momentum after losing to River Plate (0-3) and Argentinos Juniors (1-3). Their last win came way back against Talleres (0-2), in which Facundo Mater and Bruno Christian did the scoring. Barracas Central averages 1.3 goals per game, which is also quite decent in the context of the game. Neri Ricardo will be in the spotlight for creating big chances and targeting the goal post.

Key Players for Barracas Central

• Bruno Christian
• Ivan Tapia
• Neri Ricardo Bandiera
• Cristian Colman

Expert Betting Tips

Going in the game, I will be backing Estudiantes to win and score more than 2 goals against Barracas Central. Though teams are looking to end their struggling phase, Estudiantes seems quite strong on paper and, of course, playing at home. 

• Estudiantes de La Plata to Win for 1.55
• Total Over 2.5 for 2
• Handiсap Barracas Central (+1.5) for 1.51