Argentinos Jrs vs Barracas Central: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Argentinos Juniors prepare to host Barracas Central on March 1, 2026, with kick-off at 23:15, this ARGENTINA: Liga Profesional, Round 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Argentinos Juniors, currently 7th in the standings with 8 points from 5 games, are within reach of the top with 7 points behind. They've earned 7 points from 3 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.

Barracas Central, sitting 13th with 5 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 1 points from 3 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Argentinos Juniors and Barracas Central have been competitive, with Barracas Central claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-2). Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Lanus, Argentinos Juniors recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a standard formation.

Barracas Central's last outing came against Platense, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 3-5-2 system. Their starting XI featured Mino, Campi, Tobio, Capraro, Insua, Tapia, Guaraz, Porra, Barrios, Bruera, Morales. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.

Looking ahead, Argentinos Juniors are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Argentinos Juniors and Barracas Central are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: Argentinos Juniors's fixtures have averaged 1 goals per game, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 25% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. Barracas Central's games average 1.7 goals, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 29% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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