Barracas Central vs Racing Club Prediction and Betting Tips | Liga Profesional Argentina Gameweek 16
Liga Profesional Argentina · Sunday 8 November 2026 · 00:00 UTC · Estadio Claudio Chiqui Tapia, Capital Federal · updated 2026-10-25
Barracas Central welcome Racing Club to Estadio Claudio Chiqui Tapia in Capital Federal in Liga Profesional Argentina Gameweek 16 action on Sunday 8 November 2026, kick-off 00:00 UTC.
Barracas Central have played 29 matches in Liga Profesional Argentina this season, scoring 0.9 and conceding 0.9 goals a game and winning 34% of them. At home they average 0.9 goals scored and 0.9 conceded over 14 matches, with a 50% win rate. Racing Club have played 31 matches in Liga Profesional Argentina this season, scoring 1.1 and conceding 1.2 goals a game and winning 29% of them. Away from home they average 1.1 goals scored and 1.1 conceded over 16 matches, with a 56% win rate.
On Moneyball's model, from this season's numbers, Barracas Central are narrow favourites at 44%, with the draw at 31% and Racing Club at 25%.
Moneyball's estimate
- Expected goals: Barracas Central 1.24, Racing Club 0.86.
- Over 2.5 goals: 35% · both teams to score: 42%.
- Most likely score: 2–0 (9%).
From each side's goals and expected goals this season (Sportmonks), pulled toward the league average while a side has played few matches (29 and 31 so far), through a Dixon-Coles score model. No bookmaker prices are in it; once the odds are out, the full model in the app reads them too.
Barracas Central: form and key numbers
In style Barracas Central are happy without the ball, play long and direct, are strong in the air.
- Expected goals: 0.89 a match created, 0.89 conceded (goals minus xG: +0.1).
- Shots: 10.8 a match, 3.5 on target.
- Possession: 44.6% on average.
- Clean sheets: 34% of matches (50% at home).
- Both teams scored in 45% of their matches.
- Corners: 2.9 a match.
- Discipline: 2.4 yellow cards a match.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.79.
Racing Club: form and key numbers
In style Racing Club keep the ball, play long and direct, are strong in the air.
- Expected goals: 1.21 a match created, 1.52 conceded (goals minus xG: -4.6).
- Shots: 12.6 a match, 3.8 on target.
- Possession: 56.6% on average.
- Clean sheets: 26% of matches (75% away).
- Both teams scored in 61% of their matches.
- Corners: 4.6 a match.
- Discipline: 3.0 yellow cards a match, 8.0 reds.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.78.
Barracas Central vs Racing Club: season averages side by side
| Barracas Central | Per match this season | Racing Club |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Matches | 31 |
| 0.9 | Goals scored | 1.1 |
| 0.9 | Goals conceded | 1.2 |
| 0.89 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.21 |
| 0.89 | xG conceded | 1.52 |
| 10.8 | Shots | 12.6 |
| 3.5 | On target | 3.8 |
| 44.6 | Possession % | 56.6 |
| 34% | Clean sheets % | 26% |
| 45% | Both teams scored % | 61% |
| 2.9 | Corners | 4.6 |
| 2.4 | Yellow cards | 3.0 |
| 6.79 | Average rating | 6.78 |
Players to watch
Barracas Central
- Enzo Taborda RWF · Inside forward · Moneyball Score 49 · Dribbler, Big-chance creator (top 16% of his position)
- Marcelo Miño GK · Sweeper keeper · Moneyball Score 47 · Long passer, Box defender (top 23% of his position)
Racing Club
- Gastón Lodico CMF · Playmaker · Moneyball Score 54 · Creator, Long passer (top 5% of his position)
- Leonel Pérez DMF · Ball-winner · Moneyball Score 48 · Duel winner, Press-resistant (top 14% of his position)
Scouting spotlight: Gabriel Rojas
Gabriel Rojas, 29 · Racing Club · LWB · Attacking wing-back · Moneyball Score 49
Gabriel Rojas, 29, plays as a wing-back for Racing Club in the Argentine Liga Profesional. Strongest for his role in dribbled past and accurate crosses. Weakest in expected goals. Moneyball Scout, the engine behind our Scouting Players Research, rates him against every wing-back in Europe's top five leagues - and this is what he does better than almost all of them.
Percentile against his position on each figure: 50 is the average wing-back, 90 the top tenth.
Positions he can play
- LB · Full-back Natural, 49
- LWB · Wing-back Natural, 49
- LM · Wide midfielder Accomplished, 45
Where he is strongest
| Figure | His number | Better than |
|---|---|---|
| Dribbled past | 0.28 / 90 | 92% |
| Accurate crosses | 2.16 / 90 | 90% |
| Key passes | 2.09 / 90 | 73% |
| Expected assists (est.) | 0.24 / 90 | 58% |
| Interceptions | 1.19 / 90 | 48% |
Roles he suits
- ★★★★★ Attacking full-back Full-back
- ★★★½ Attacking wing-back Wing-back
- ★★★½ Wide playmaker Wide midfielder
Scout's notes: Hard to dribble past, Crosser.
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Barracas Central vs Racing Club prediction
Racing Club should have more of the ball, with Barracas Central likely to sit in a compact block and look to break; both sides are a threat in the air and from set pieces. Moneyball's model expects about 2.1 goals - 1.24 for Barracas Central and 0.86 for Racing Club - with over 2.5 goals at 35% and both teams scoring at 42%. Barracas Central have the stronger numbers, and we expect them to make home advantage count.
Prediction: Barracas Central 2-0 Racing Club
Barracas Central vs Racing Club betting tips
- Tip 1: Barracas Central win or draw (double chance) 75% between them
- Tip 2: Under 2.5 goals 65% by the model, 2.10 goals expected
- Tip 3: Both teams to score: no 58% by the model
- Tip 4: Over 3.5 cards the two sides average 13.4 cards a match between them
- Tip 5: Under 10.5 corners 7.5 corners a match between them
Statistical leanings from the data, not certainties. 18+ only, where betting is legal; never stake more than you can afford to lose.
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Barracas Central vs Racing Club: questions and answers
When is Barracas Central vs Racing Club?
Barracas Central vs Racing Club is on Sunday 8 November 2026, kick-off 00:00 UTC, in Liga Profesional Argentina Gameweek 16.
Where is Barracas Central vs Racing Club played?
At Estadio Claudio Chiqui Tapia, Capital Federal, Barracas Central's home ground.
Who will win Barracas Central vs Racing Club?
Barracas Central are the favourites: Barracas Central 44%, draw 31%, Racing Club 25%. Our prediction is Barracas Central 2-0 Racing Club.
Who is the player to watch in Barracas Central vs Racing Club?
Gabriel Rojas of Racing Club: a attacking wing-back with a Moneyball Score of 49 against every wing-back in Europe's top five leagues.
How many goals will there be in Barracas Central vs Racing Club?
Moneyball's model expects about 2.1 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 35%.
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