Where and when is Central Ballester vs Sportivo Barracas played?

Central Ballester vs Sportivo Barracas is played on August 26, 2026 at 06:00 PM (UTC) at Estadio Ricardo Puga, in the Primera C.

Will there be over 2.5 goals?

The Footlab model gives a 39% probability of at least three goals in this match.

How reliable is this prediction?

The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

Match

Central Ballester vs Sportivo Barracas: prediction and stats

Primera CRegular Season - 22Kick-off on August 26, 2026 at 06:00 PM (UTC)Estadio Ricardo Puga, General Rodríguez, Provincia de Buenos Aires

Central Ballester

Sportivo Barracas

The Footlab model makes Sportivo Barracas the favourite at 46%, against 29% for a draw and 25% for Central Ballester. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Central Ballester vs Sportivo Barracas?

Sportivo Barracas starts as the favourite with a 120-point Elo edge (1,615 vs 1,495).

Central Ballester win25 %

Draw29 %

Sportivo Barracas win46 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Central Ballester have 3 wins, 5 draws and 7 defeats; Sportivo Barracas have 7, 2 and 6.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Central Ballester
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 23, 2026	El Porvenir(away)	0-0	Primera C
Aug 15, 2026	Leandro N. Alem(home)	3-0	Primera C
Aug 10, 2026	Fénix(away)	1-3	Primera C
Aug 4, 2026	Deportivo Paraguayo(away)	0-0	Primera C
Jul 26, 2026	Lujan(away)	1-3	Primera C

Sportivo Barracas
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 23, 2026	Central Cordoba(away)	1-2	Primera C
Aug 16, 2026	Deportivo Paraguayo(away)	1-0	Primera C
Aug 10, 2026	Claypole(home)	2-0	Primera C
Jul 28, 2026	El Porvenir(home)	3-2	Primera C
Jul 17, 2026	Lugano(away)	2-3	Primera C

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 4 Central Ballester win(s), 1 draw(s), 1 Sportivo Barracas win(s).

Date	Score	Competition
Apr 5, 2026	Sportivo Barracas 0-2 Central Ballester	Primera C
Aug 11, 2025	Sportivo Barracas 4-2 Central Ballester	Primera C
Apr 27, 2025	Central Ballester 0-0 Sportivo Barracas	Primera C
Oct 6, 2024	Central Ballester 1-0 Sportivo Barracas	Primera C
May 5, 2024	Sportivo Barracas 1-2 Central Ballester	Primera C
Oct 9, 2023	Central Ballester 1-0 Sportivo Barracas	Primera D

Last archived meeting: Sportivo Barracas vs Central Ballester on Apr 5, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Central Ballester score 0.7 and concede 1.2 goals per match over their last 15; Sportivo Barracas score 1.3 and concede 1.1. The model gives a 39% probability of over 2.5 goals and 45% for both teams to score.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
Central Ballester	0.7	1.2	8	3/15	6/15
Sportivo Barracas	1.3	1.1	8	6/15	6/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Central Ballester sit 11th in Primera C (27 points from 24 matches) and Sportivo Barracas sit 7th (34 points from 24 matches).

2026 standings
#	Club	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
7	Sportivo Barracas	24	10	4	10	29	25	34
11	Central Ballester	24	7	6	11	23	27	27

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Central Ballester vs Sportivo Barracas?: The Footlab model makes Sportivo Barracas the favourite at 46%, against 29% for a draw and 25% for Central Ballester.
Where and when is Central Ballester vs Sportivo Barracas played?: Central Ballester vs Sportivo Barracas is played on August 26, 2026 at 06:00 PM (UTC) at Estadio Ricardo Puga, in the Primera C.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?: The Footlab model gives a 39% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?: The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.