Our Barracas Central vs River Plate Prediction: 1-2
Barracas Central vs River Plate in the Argentina Liga Profesional is scheduled for an 21:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday January 25, 2026. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our main prediction, but with both teams expected to find the net, BTTS is another solid wager.
This Barracas Central vs River Plate prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Barracas Central's Last Match – Barracas Central vs Gimnasia LP
Barracas Central will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-2 Argentina Liga Profesional defeat at the hands of Gimnasia LP on December 1. In that match, Barracas Central recorded 57% possession, firing 7 shots at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Barracas Central | 57% | 7 (5) | 1.28 | 47 |
Gimnasia LP | 43% | 10 (4) | 2.57 | 43 |
River Plate's Last Match – Racing Club vs River Plate
River Plate will look to get back on track following a 2-3 Argentina Liga Profesional loss against Racing Club on November 24.
Barracas Central vs River Plate Stats
Key Stats
| Barracas Central | River Plate | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.03 | Attacking Strength | 1.38 |
| 1.62 | Defence Strength | 1.03 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 0.8 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 0.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Barracas Central are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while River Plate average 0.7 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.



Barracas Central
Gimnasia LP
Argentinos Jrs
Atlético Tucumán
CA Aldosivi
Banfield
Barracas Central
Belgrano
Huracan
River Plate
Rosario Central
Sarmiento
CA Tigre
Estudiantes Rio Cuarto
Gimnasia LP
Independiente Rivadavia
Racing Club