Barracas Central vs Independiente Rivadavia prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, September 22, 2026
Liga Profesional Argentina
On September 22, 2026, Barracas Central and Independiente Rivadavia will meet in the 10th round of the Clausura of Argentina's Primera División. Both sides will be aiming for victory.
Barracas Central vs. Independiente Rivadavia team news and expert analysis
The club from the Buenos Aires suburbs finished 10th overall last year. They even entered the Copa Sudamericana, but endured a disastrous campaign there, collecting just three points. Their Apertura campaign was also unfortunate: despite earning the same 21 points as Racing Avellaneda, they finished behind them in eighth place in their zone and consequently missed out on the playoffs. They began the current campaign with three wins, but then stopped winning altogether and also lost to Estudiantes in the cup. Their 1-1 draw with Banfield was their third consecutive stalemate.
The team from Mendoza won the cup despite finishing 13th in the 2025 championship. As a result, they earned a place in the Copa Libertadores. The Argentines won their group with 16 points, but were eliminated by Fluminense on penalties after two draws in the playoffs. At the same time, they topped their zone in the Apertura, only to lose immediately to Unión Santa Fe in the playoffs. Their results have been more modest in the second half of the season. Still, they defeated Aldosivi 4-3. In the cup, they drew with Atlético Tucumán and then bowed out on penalties.
Tapia and company are currently scoring 0.8 goals per game and conceding 0.84. The holders of the national cup are averaging 1.65 goals scored and 1.15 conceded in the Clausura.
Previous matches: Barracas Central vs. Independiente Rivadavia
In their two most recent encounters, following a pair of draws, the clubs exchanged away victories.
The hosts are not widely fancied, but the visitors have struggled on the road. We are backing the home side to avoid defeat (odds – 1.62).
Barracas Central vs. Independiente Rivadavia: key statistics and trends
- Barracas Central are winless in eight consecutive matches
- 44% of Barracas Central matches feature goals from both teams, while the average total is 1.64 goals per game
- Independiente Rivadavia have won three of their last five matches
- 69% of Independiente Rivadavia matches feature goals from both teams, while the average total is 2.81 goals per game
Barracas Central vs. Independiente Rivadavia: possible starting lineups
Barracas Central play in a 1-5-3-2 formation (possible lineup): Miño – Pereira, Martínez, Demartini, Rak, Yapppert – Tapia, Miloc, Porra – Maroni, Briasco
Independiente Rivadavia play in a 1-4-3-1-2 formation (possible lineup): Bolcato – Studer, Villalba, Costa, Bucca – Florentín, Bottari, Ríos – Fernández – Salas, Arce
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