Estudiantes vs Barracas Central Match Analysis and Prediction

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Estudiantes play host to Barracas Central at the Estadio Jorge Luis Hirschi on Wednesday, with the two teams looking to avoid a third defeat in a row.

The teams are currently separated by just one point and one place in the Argentine Primera Division table, and the match promises to be a keenly-contest one.

Los Pincharratas failed to win away from home for the fifth game running following a 2-1 defeat against Tigre at the Estadio Jose Dellgiovanna on Sunday.

Estudiantes were left with a tough task having conceded goals in either half to Marco Retegui and Facundo Colidio, before Pablo Piatti pulled one back midway through the second period.

As a result, they have now dropped down to 21st place in the Argentine Primera Division table and are in need of a morale-boosting win.

Having lost just two of their last 14 matches on home turf, Ricardo Zielinski’s side are once agains huge favourites to get the job done in front of an expectant crowd.

Next up for Estudiantes is the challenge of an opposing side who are seeking revenge for a huge 6-1 defeat in the only previous meeting between the teams.

Meanwhile, Barracas Central saw their three-game unbeaten run in the league come to an end through a 3-1 defeat against Argentinos Juniors at the Claudio Fabian Tapia on Saturday.

Alfredo Berti’s side fell behind to a Fausto Vera opener but they drew level through Neri Bandiera shortly afterwards, before second-half goals from Vera and Jose Herrera decided the game.

With nine points collected from a possible 24 this season, Barracas Central currently sit 19th in the league table.

Barracas Central are unbeaten in six of their last seven matches away from home, and they have proven to be a tough team to beat on the road.

Estudiantes vs Barracas Central head to head

The two teams have previously met on just one occasion in the Argentine Primera Division, where Estudiantes claimed a 6-1 away victory. They meet for the second time in the same competition.

Barracas Central 1-6 Estudiantes 17/04/22

Estudiantes latest home form

Estudiantes have recently been on a relatively good run of form at home, having lost just one of their five most recent matches. They drew 2-2 with Central Cordoba SdE in their last home game in the league. In their last five matches, they have scored eight goals and conceded six.

Estudiantes 1-1 Gimnasia La Plata 05/06/22

Estudiantes 2-1 Sarmiento 15/06/22

Estudiantes 0-2 Newell’s Old Boys 26/06/22

Estudiantes 3-0 Fortaleza 08/07/22

Estudiantes 2-2 Central Cordoba SdE 10/07/22

Estudiantes latest away form

Estudiantes have recently failed to keep a good run of form on the road, as they have been winless in their five most recent matches. They lost 2-1 to Tigre in their last away game in the league. In their last five matches, they have scored four goals and conceded eight.

Independiente 2-1 Estudiantes 21/06/22

Fortaleza 1-1 Estudiantes 01/07/22

Arsenal 2-1 Estdiantes 04/07/22

Belgrano 1-0 Estudiantes 13/07/22

Tigre 2-1 Estudiantes 18/07/22

Barracas Central latest home form

Barracas Central have recently failed to keep a good run of form at home, having won just one of their six most recent matches. They lost 3-1 to Argentinos Juniors in their last home game in the league. In their last five matches, they have scored five goals and conceded 12.

Barracas Central 1-2 Union 15/06/22

Barracas Central 1-3 Boca Juniors 20/06/22

Barracas Central 2-1 San Lorenzo 03/07/22

Barracas Central 0-3 River Plate 14/07/22

Barracas Central 1-3 Argentinos Juniors 16/07/22

Barracas Central latest away form

Barracas Central have recently been on a relatively good run of form on the road, having lost just one of their seven most recent matches. They defeated Talleres de Cordoba 2-0 in their last away game in the league. In their last five matches, they have scored five goals and conceded four.

Arsenal 0-1 Barracas Central 19/04/22

Boca Juniors 2-0 Barracas Central 01/05/22

Tigre 1-1 Barracas Central 11/06/22

Banfield 1-1 Barracas Central 25/06/22

Talleres de Cordoba 0-2 Barracas Central 10/07/22

Estudiantes news

Ezequiel Munoz has not featured for Estudiantes since March, as the defender is set to miss out again as he continues to battle with a damaged knee ligament.

After coming off the bench to good effect last time out, Pablo Piatti could be handed a place in the starting lineup this time around.

Barracas Central news

Barracas Central’s Nicolas Ferreyra was hauled off with a first-half injury last time out against Argentinos Juniors, making him a doubt for this one.

The visitors will also take to the pitch without the duo of Daniel Martinez and Facundo Castro, who are sidelined due to thigh and ankle injuries respectively.

Prediction and Odds

Estudiantes have already exhibited their superiority over Barracas Central when the sides last met, but the visitors will be looking to revenge by claiming the victory here.

However, we fancy the hosts to come away with all three points once again, with the home advantage on their favour in this fixture.

Odds: 1 2.15 X 2.05 2 2.32