Platense vs Barracas Central: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Platense prepare to host Barracas Central on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 21:00, this ARGENTINA: Liga Profesional, Round 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Platense, currently 7th in the standings with 8 points from 5 games, are within reach of the top with 5 points behind. They've earned 3 points from 2 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Barracas Central, sitting 12th with 5 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 1 points from 2 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.

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In their previous league match against Boca Juniors, Platense recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Borgogno, Silva, Raggio, Vazquez, Saborido, Amarfil, Bussio, Gauto, Zapiola, Mainero, Heredia. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.

Barracas Central's last outing came against Rosario Central, where they secured a 0-2 defeat using a 5-3-2 system. Their starting XI featured Mino, Insua, Campi, Tobio, Jappert, Barrios, Porra, Guaraz, Tapia, Maroni, Bruera. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.

Looking ahead, Platense are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Platense 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: Platense's fixtures have averaged 1.3 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 33% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Barracas Central's games average 1.8 goals, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 33% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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