Barracas Central vs Defensa y Justicia Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Aug 2025

Primera División Betting Preview: Barracas Central vs Defensa y Justicia

Barracas Central host Defensa y Justicia in this Argentine Primera División match, with kick-off set for 14:30 on Friday 22 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Bet On Barracas and Bag Some Insurance

Barracas Central are available at odds of -130 and that can be taken with confidence when it comes to Asian Handicap 0.0 against Defensa y Justicia. We will get our stake returned if the game ends in a draw.

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1-1 Draw in Last H2H

Barracas Central drew on the road in their last game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against Central Córdoba. Ruben Dario Insua's men ended up with just 33% possession and had two shots on target, with Javier Ruiz scoring the goal.

Defensa y Justicia drew their previous game which was at home. The action ended 1-1 against Newell's Old Boys. El Halcón recorded a mind-boggling 78% of possession and had four shots on goal, with Cesar Perez finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Defensa have not lost to Barracas in the past three games, with their last clash ending in a 1-1 draw. The previous 4 H2H games have involved two Defensa triumphs, one Barracas win and one draw.

Primera División		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
11	Barracas Central	16	7	5	4	20	18	2	20:18	26
17	Defensa Justicia	16	5	4	7	18	22	-4	18:22	19

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6 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.2 goals from 2.9 shots on goal and 7.0 attempts. Barracas have had 37.1% possession and 2.4 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.3 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 8.7 attempts, while being awarded 5.1 corners.

Facundo Bruera is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Javier Ruiz, Kevin Jappert and Jhonatan Candia each have 2. Facundo Bruera and Javier Ruiz are the leading assists makers with 3.

Defensa have 2 victories, 4 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 4.9 shots on goal, 11.3 attempts and 1.0 goals. El Halcón average 57.0% possession, 3.8 corners awarded and 3.9 corners against, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 10.7 attempts and 4.8 shots on goal.

Cesar Perez is the leading scorer with 3 goals, followed by Abiel Osorio on 2, with Rafael Delgado and two others bagging 1. Juan Miritello and Lucas Gonzalez are the top assists providers with 2 in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Barracas Central predicted lineup (3-4-3): Marcos Ledesma (GK), Nicolás Demartini, Kevin Jappert, Yonatthan Rak, Rafael Barrios, Dardo Miloc, Ivan Tapia, Rodrigo Insua, Facundo Bruera, Gonzalo Morales, Javier Ruiz.

Defensa y Justicia predicted lineup (3-5-2): Enrique Bologna (GK), Damian Fernandez, Lucas Ferreira, Rafael Delgado, Ezequiel Cannavo, Aaron Molinas, Kevin Gutiérrez, César Pérez, Alexis Soto, Abiel Osorio, Juan Miritello.

Barracas Central vs Defensa y Justicia Prediction & Betting Tips

Take on Barracas Central vs Defensa y Justicia with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, key player props and a value-driven bet builder.

Match Prediction

We think Barracas Central are a good bet at 0.0 on the Asian Handicap for this Primera División game. This selection makes appeal at odds of -130, with a win expected for the home team.

The football recommendations are only made once we have established the latest team news. It’s also important to study the form and investigate the most relevant Primera División stats to get the full picture.

Key Barracas Central vs Defensa y Justicia league stats:

• The 0.0 line has been covered by Barracas in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The 0.0 line has been covered by Barracas in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Defensa in any of their last 5 games on the road.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Defensa in 8 of their last 10 games.

Barracas 0.0 Probability

The top betting apps make it a 56.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 60-65%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Barracas 1 - 0 Defensa

A potentially entertaining bet is going for Barracas to win by a 1-0 scoreline. At odds of +525, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.

Player Prop Picks

Abiel Osorio Under 0.5 Shots On Target -139

Abiel Osorio (Defensa) can be wagered at -139 to not have a shot on goal. He looks like a value bet on the Shots on Target market and we recommend backing this player prop pick.

Latest Abiel Osorio Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+370

First

+650

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-139

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Facundo Bruera to Score +320

Facundo Bruera (Barracas) has scored four goals in his past five Primera División home matches. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer selection at odds of +320.

Latest Facundo Bruera Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+320

First

+600

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-132

Under 0.5

-108

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Barracas Central vs Defensa y Justicia Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Close Contest Likely According to the Bookies

If you’re looking to wager Defensa y Justicia to secure victory in the Primera División, then the bookmakers have chalked them up at +180. Barracas Central are on offer at betting odds of +155 and the draw is +220.

It sometimes pays to go down the Half-Time Result route and the draw is available at -102. Alternatively, Barracas can be backed at +230 and Defensa are on offer at +250.

For those expecting a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader on the Total Goals market. For those wanting to back Both Teams to Score No, this is currently priced at -149.

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Full-Time Result

1

+155

X

+220

2

+180

Half-Time Result

1

+230

X

-102

2

+250

Double Chance

1X

-238

12

-294

X2

-204

Draw No Bet

1

-130

2

-109

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+110

2 Hcp +0.25

-156

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-192

Over 2.5

+148

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+105

No

-149

Facundo Bruera Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

Those interested in Facundo Bruera to find the net anytime can get +320, with the favourite on offer to score the first goal at odds of +600.

Facundo Bruera (Barracas)

First

+320

Anytime

+600

Nicolas Blandi (Barracas)

First

+350

Anytime

+650

Abiel Osorio (Defensa)

First

+370

Anytime

+650

Jhonatan Candia (Barracas)

First

+390

Anytime

+700

Facundo Kruger (Barracas)

First

+420

Anytime

+750

Juan Miritello (Defensa)

First

+430

Anytime

+800

David Barbona (Defensa)

First

+475

Anytime

+900

Matias Sosa (Defensa)

First

+480

Anytime

+950

Nahuel Barrios (Barracas)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Manuel Duarte (Barracas)

First

+650

Anytime

+1300

Agustín Hausch (Defensa)

First

+650

Anytime

+1300

Rodrigo Insúa (Barracas)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Ignacio Tapia (Barracas)

First

+800

Anytime

+1700

Tomás Porra (Barracas)

First

+800

Anytime

+1500

Aaron Molinas (Defensa)

First

+800

Anytime

+1600

Siro Rosané (Barracas)

First

+800

Anytime

+1600

Kevin Gutiérrez (Defensa)

First

+850

Anytime

+1700

Facundo Mater (Barracas)

First

+850

Anytime

+1700

Maximiliano Puig (Barracas)

First

+850

Anytime

+1700

Matías Miranda (Defensa)

First

+950

Anytime

+1900

Iván Tapia (Barracas)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2000

César Pérez (Defensa)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2000

Benjamín Schamine (Defensa)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2000

Emanuel Aguilera (Defensa)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Lucas Nahuel González (Defensa)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2200

Facundo Bruera (Barracas)

Over 0.5

-132

Under 0.5

-108

Abiel Osorio (Defensa)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-139

Jhonatan Candia (Barracas)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-149

Nicolas Blandi (Barracas)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-161

Juan Miritello (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+116

Under 0.5

-175

David Barbona (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-233

Matias Sosa (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-213

Facundo Kruger (Barracas)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-222

Nahuel Barrios (Barracas)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-263

Manuel Duarte (Barracas)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-278

Agustín Hausch (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-303

Tomás Porra (Barracas)

Over 0.5

+235

Under 0.5

-370

Aaron Molinas (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-417

Kevin Gutiérrez (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+275

Under 0.5

-500

Iván Tapia (Barracas)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-476

Matías Miranda (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-476

Lucas Nahuel González (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-500

Siro Rosané (Barracas)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-556

Rodrigo Insúa (Barracas)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-556

Ignacio Tapia (Barracas)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-625

Maximiliano Puig (Barracas)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-667

Emanuel Aguilera (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-714

Benjamín Schamine (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+360

Under 0.5

-714

César Pérez (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+410

Under 0.5

-833

Facundo Mater (Barracas)

Over 0.5

+475

Under 0.5

-1111

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Barracas Central vs Defensa y Justicia Lineups & Team News

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