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. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

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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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
6	Defensa Justicia	4	2	2	0	4	2	2	4:2	8
16	Barracas Central	4	1	2	1	3	2	1	3:2	5

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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.

Confirmed Lineups

Barracas Central confirmed lineup (3-2-4-1): Marcos Ledesma (GK), Kevin Jappert, Yonatthan Rak, Nicolas Demartini, Rafael Barrios, Rodrigo Insua, Gonzalo Morales, Dardo Federico Miloc, Ivan Tapia, Javier Ruiz, Facundo Bruera.

Defensa y Justicia confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Enrique Bologna (GK), Lucas Ferreira, Damian Fernandez, Rafael Delgado, Agustin Hausch, Alexis Soto, Cesar Perez, Kevin Gutierrez, Aaron Molinas, 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.

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 +540, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: 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

-110

Under 0.5

-130

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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

+270

First

+525

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

+105

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Barracas Central vs Defensa y Justicia Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

If you’re looking to wager Defensa y Justicia to secure victory in the Primera División, then the bookmakers have chalked them up at +175. Barracas Central are on offer at betting odds of +160 and the draw is +225.

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 +240.

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

+160

X

+225

2

+175

Half-Time Result

1

+230

X

-102

2

+240

Double Chance

1X

-227

12

-294

X2

-208

Draw No Bet

1

-125

2

-114

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+114

2 Hcp +0.25

-161

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-200

Over 2.5

+150

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+106

No

-149

Those interested in Facundo Bruera to find the net anytime can get +270, with the favourite on offer to score the first goal at odds of +525.

Facundo Bruera (Barracas)

First

+270

Anytime

+525

Juan Miritello (Defensa)

First

+340

Anytime

+650

Abiel Osorio (Defensa)

First

+370

Anytime

+650

Nicolas Blandi (Barracas)

First

+370

Anytime

+700

Jhonatan Candia (Barracas)

First

+390

Anytime

+750

Facundo Kruger (Barracas)

First

+450

Anytime

+800

David Barbona (Defensa)

First

+480

Anytime

+950

Matias Sosa (Defensa)

First

+500

Anytime

+950

Agustín Hausch (Defensa)

First

+650

Anytime

+1200

Nahuel Barrios (Barracas)

First

+700

Anytime

+1300

Rodrigo Insúa (Barracas)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

Manuel Duarte (Barracas)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

Aaron Molinas (Defensa)

First

+800

Anytime

+1700

Siro Rosané (Barracas)

First

+800

Anytime

+1500

Kevin Gutiérrez (Defensa)

First

+800

Anytime

+1500

Tomás Porra (Barracas)

First

+900

Anytime

+1700

Facundo Mater (Barracas)

First

+900

Anytime

+1700

Matías Miranda (Defensa)

First

+900

Anytime

+1900

Ignacio Tapia (Barracas)

First

+900

Anytime

+1900

Maximiliano Puig (Barracas)

First

+950

Anytime

+1700

César Pérez (Defensa)

First

+950

Anytime

+1900

Iván Tapia (Barracas)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2000

Benjamín Schamine (Defensa)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2000

Lucas Nahuel González (Defensa)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2000

Dardo Miloc (Barracas)

First

+1150

Anytime

+2200

Emanuel Aguilera (Defensa)

First

+1150

Anytime

+2200

Nicolás Capraro (Barracas)

First

+1200

Anytime

+2200

Facundo Bruera (Barracas)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

+105

Abiel Osorio (Defensa)

Over 0.5

-110

Under 0.5

-130

Juan Miritello (Defensa)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-147

Jhonatan Candia (Barracas)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-141

Nicolas Blandi (Barracas)

Over 0.5

+106

Under 0.5

-152

David Barbona (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+138

Under 0.5

-200

Matias Sosa (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-204

Facundo Kruger (Barracas)

Over 0.5

+143

Under 0.5

-213

Agustín Hausch (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-270

Nahuel Barrios (Barracas)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-263

Manuel Duarte (Barracas)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-278

Aaron Molinas (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+225

Under 0.5

-357

Tomás Porra (Barracas)

Over 0.5

+225

Under 0.5

-357

Lucas Nahuel González (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-435

Matías Miranda (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-435

Kevin Gutiérrez (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-455

Iván Tapia (Barracas)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-435

Siro Rosané (Barracas)

Over 0.5

+295

Under 0.5

-500

Rodrigo Insúa (Barracas)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-526

Ignacio Tapia (Barracas)

Over 0.5

+330

Under 0.5

-588

Emanuel Aguilera (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+330

Under 0.5

-588

Benjamín Schamine (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+335

Under 0.5

-625

Maximiliano Puig (Barracas)

Over 0.5

+360

Under 0.5

-667

César Pérez (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+380

Under 0.5

-714

Facundo Mater (Barracas)

Over 0.5

+460

Under 0.5

-1000

Nicolás Capraro (Barracas)

Over 0.5

+480

Under 0.5

-1111

Dardo Miloc (Barracas)

Over 0.5

+550

Under 0.5

-1429

Barracas Central vs Defensa y Justicia Lineups & Team News

Stay ahead of the game by checking the Barracas vs Defensa team news before betting. We’ll deliver both predicted and confirmed lineups for the Primera División as well as the latest injury reports.

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