Barracas Central vs River Plate Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 24 Jan 2026
Primera División Betting Preview: Barracas Central vs River Plate
Barracas Central take on River Plate at Estadio Claudio Chiqui Tapia, with kick-off set for 16:00 on Saturday 24 January, as both teams begin their 2026 Apertura campaign.
There’s a strong case for backing Barracas Central +0.5 on the Asian Handicap in their meeting with River Plate. Landing odds of -108 looks like great value and we simply need El Guapo to avoid a defeat here.
Barracas Central lost when last in Primera División action, suffering a 2–0 home defeat to Gimnasia in the Clausura quarter-final. El Guapo had the majority of the ball enjoying 57% possession and five shots on target.
River Plate suffered a 3–2 defeat away to Racing Club in the Clausura round of 16, bringing a disappointing 2025 season to a close. Marcelo Gallardo's team were 50% in the possession stakes and had six shots on goal, while Ian Subiabre and Juan Quintero found the net.
Head-to-Head Statistics
River have claimed consecutive wins over Barracas and both were home victories, featuring 3-0 and 3-0 scorelines. In the past 5 H2H meetings, we have seen four River wins and one Barracas victory.
| Primera División | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 |  River Plate |
8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 8:8 | 11 |
| 20 |  Barracas Central |
8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 6:7 | 9 |
2 wins, 3 losses and 5 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 6.6 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal. Barracas have had 44.3% possession and 3.5 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.1 goals from 8.2 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal, while earning 4.9 corners.
Jhonatan Candia leads the way with 3 goals, with Facundo Bruera and Rodrigo Insua getting 2 apiece. Siro Rosane has made the most assists with 2.
River have won 2, lost 7 and drawn 1, with an average of 0.8 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 9.6 attempts. There’s been an average of 59.5% possession, 5.4 corners taken and 5.0 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.4 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 7.4 attempts.
Giuliano Galoppo is top of the team’s scoring charts with 2, while Ian Subiabre, Juan Quintero, Gonzalo Montiel and Maximiliano Meza have 1. Sebastian Driussi, Juan Quintero and Maximiliano Salas have been the top assists providers with 1 in the previous 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Barracas Central confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Marcelo Mino (GK), Nicolas Capraro, Fernando Tobio, Gaston Campi, Rafael Barrios, Rodrigo Insua, Ivan Tapia, Dardo Federico Miloc, Tomas Porra, Facundo Bruera, Gonzalo Morales.
River Plate confirmed lineup (4-3-1-2): Santiago Beltran (GK), Gonzalo Montiel, Lucas Martinez Quarta, Lautaro Rivero, Matias Vina, Fausto Vera, Anibal Moreno, Tomas Galvan, Juan Quintero, Sebastian Driussi, Facundo Colidio.
Barracas Central vs River Plate Prediction & Betting Tips
Our Barracas Central vs River Plate betting tips provide expert coverage of all major angles, including our main match prediction, top player prop picks, correct score recommendation, corners betting angle and best bet builder insights.
Match Prediction
We’re going to side with Barracas Central on the Asian Handicap with +0.5 goal start. The hosts can either win or avoid defeat in this Primera División game, with this bet looking like a value proposition at -108.
We take note of any injuries or suspensions affecting each side before going ahead with our football predictions. The Primera División form guide and stats also help the team at Sportsgambler.com crunch the numbers ahead of the action.
Key Barracas Central vs River Plate league stats:
When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 51.8% chance of winning. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
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1
River
There are odds of +450 that the two teams play out a 1-1 scoreline. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.
Player Prop Picks
Facundo Bruera (Barracas) has registered five goals in his past nine Primera División home games. We think this is the pick of the player props, with a generous +370 available when it comes to backing him to score at any time.
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Corners Prediction
In seven consecutive away games, River have fallen short of 4.5 corners. There is juice when it comes to going under the River Team Corners line and this is priced at +105.
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Bet Builder Tips
There’s everything to like about this same-game multi including Barracas with an Asian Handicap of +0.5, Under 2.5 accompanied by River to have under 4.5 corners.
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Barracas Central vs River Plate 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.
With a roughly 55% chance of triumphing, the bookmakers aren’t giving too much away with their -120 betting odds for River Plate winning this Primera División clash. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Barracas Central are trading at +400.
River and Barracas can be backed at +143 and +410 respectively on the Half-Time Result market. This is an ideal route for bettors who want a quick settlement and the draw is +104.
For the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this interesting contest. Both Teams to Score betting is always popular and the No option on the BTTS market is available at -172.
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There is +170 available that Maximiliano Salas finds the net anytime. If you’re interested in the favourite to score the first goal, then you are able to secure +370.
- Liga Profesional Clausura Playoff: 01/12 Barracas Central 0 Gimnasia2
- Liga Profesional Clausura Playoff: 24/11 Deportivo Riestra 0 Barracas Central1
- Liga Profesional Clausura: 17/11 Barracas Central 1 Huracán1
- Liga Profesional Clausura: 09/11 Unión 0 Barracas Central0
- Liga Profesional Clausura: 01/11 Barracas Central 2 Argentinos Jrs0
Barracas Central League Stats
River Plate League Stats
- 2 wins, 3 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.50 corners awarded and 4.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.70 corners awarded and 3.30 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.00 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.40 corners awarded and 5.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 corners awarded and 5.50 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.10 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 0 and least corners in 9 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 44.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 43.90% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 home matches
Barracas Central vs River Plate Lineups & Team News
Before placing any bets on Barracas vs River, check the team news first. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for the Primera División, along with current injury news.
Barracas Central Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2
River Plate Confirmed Lineup 4-3-1-2
Barracas Central Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2
River Plate Confirmed Lineup 4-3-1-2
Barracas Central Substitutes
- 1Juan Espinola
- 11Norberto Briasco
- 14Kevin Jappert
- 15Yonatthan Rak
- 16Ivan Guaraz
- 18Manuel Duarte
- 22Valentino Gandin
- 24Enzo Taborda
- 28Rodrigo Bogarin
- 31Nicolas Demartini
- 36Tomas Lavezzi
- 79Maximiliano Puig
River Plate Substitutes
- 5Juan Carlos Portillo
- 7Maximiliano Salas
- 17Paulo Diaz
- 23Matias Galarza
- 30Cristian Jaime
- 31Facundo Gonzalez
- 32Agustin Ruberto
- 34Giuliano Galoppo
- 36Ulises Gimenez
- 38Ian Subiabre
- 39Santiago Lencina
- 42Franco Jaroszewicz
Previous Barracas Central Lineups
Previous River Plate Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Barracas Central Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Ruben Dario Insua
River Plate Player Stats & Squad
Primera División Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vélez Sarsfield | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 9:4 | 18 |
| 2 | Ind. Rivadavia | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 12:8 | 17 |
| 3 | Tigre | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 14:7 | 15 |
| 4 | Estudiantes | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 7:3 | 15 |
| 5 | Belgrano | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 10:7 | 15 |
| 6 | Unión | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 11:5 | 14 |
| 7 | Rosario Central | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 10:6 | 14 |
| 8 | Independiente | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 11:7 | 13 |
| 9 | Platense | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 5:3 | 13 |
| 10 | Boca Juniors | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9:5 | 12 |
| 11 | Defensa Justicia | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 7:5 | 12 |
| 12 | San Lorenzo | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7:5 | 12 |
| 13 | Huracán | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8:7 | 12 |
| 14 | Racing Club | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11:9 | 11 |
| 15 | River Plate | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8:8 | 11 |
| 16 | Gimnasia | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9:10 | 11 |
| 17 | Talleres | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8:9 | 11 |
| 18 | Banfield | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 9:9 | 10 |
| 19 | Argentinos Jrs | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4:3 | 9 |
| 20 | Barracas Central | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6:7 | 9 |
| 21 | Lanús | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9:12 | 9 |
| 22 | Sarmiento | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 6:9 | 9 |
| 23 | Instituto | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9:10 | 8 |
| 24 | Central Córdoba | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3:6 | 8 |
| 25 | Gimnasia Mendoza | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5:10 | 8 |
| 26 | Deportivo Riestra | 8 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2:5 | 5 |
| 27 | Atl. Tucumán | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9:13 | 5 |
| 28 | Estudiantes Rio Cuarto | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3:12 | 4 |
| 29 | Aldosivi | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 2:8 | 3 |
| 30 | Newell's OB | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5:16 | 2 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tigre | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8:3 | 10 |
| 2 | Banfield | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8:4 | 10 |
| 3 | Vélez Sarsfield | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5:2 | 10 |
| 4 | Ind. Rivadavia | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8:6 | 10 |
| 5 | Huracán | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6:3 | 9 |
| 6 | Boca Juniors | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4:1 | 9 |
| 7 | Estudiantes | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 9 |
| 8 | Sarmiento | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5:4 | 9 |
| 9 | Unión | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5:0 | 8 |
| 10 | Independiente | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6:2 | 8 |
| 11 | Argentinos Jrs | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3:1 | 8 |
| 12 | Belgrano | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:2 | 7 |
| 13 | San Lorenzo | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6:4 | 7 |
| 14 | Gimnasia | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6:4 | 7 |
| 15 | Barracas Central | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5:3 | 7 |
| 16 | Central Córdoba | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3:1 | 7 |
| 17 | Instituto | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7:6 | 7 |
| 18 | Talleres | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5:4 | 7 |
| 19 | Platense | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3:2 | 7 |
| 20 | River Plate | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:5 | 6 |
| 21 | Atl. Tucumán | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5:4 | 5 |
| 22 | Estudiantes Rio Cuarto | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:1 | 4 |
| 23 | Racing Club | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:4 | 4 |
| 24 | Rosario Central | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3:3 | 4 |
| 25 | Defensa Justicia | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3:3 | 4 |
| 26 | Gimnasia Mendoza | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2:3 | 4 |
| 27 | Lanús | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:5 | 4 |
| 28 | Aldosivi | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1:1 | 3 |
| 29 | Deportivo Riestra | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1:2 | 3 |
| 30 | Newell's OB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3:8 | 1 |
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