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

As Rosario Central prepare to host Barracas Central on February 16, 2026, with kick-off at 02:00, this ARGENTINA: Liga Profesional, Round 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Rosario Central, currently 9th in the standings with 5 points from 4 games, are within reach of the top with 8 points behind. They've earned 1 points from 2 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 1 loss 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 4 goals scored.

Barracas Central, sitting 8th with 5 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 1 points from 1 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 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 3 goals scored.

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In their previous league match against Aldosivi, Rosario Central recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Ledesma, Sandez, Ovando, Mallo, Coronel, Pizarro, Ibarra, Duarte, Di Maria, Gimenez, Veliz. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.

Barracas Central's last outing came against Gimnasia La Plata, where they secured a 2-0 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Mino, Campi, Tobio, Jappert, Insua, Tapia, Barrios, Porra, Guaraz, Bruera, Briasco. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Rosario Central are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Rosario Central 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: Rosario Central's fixtures have averaged 2 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Barracas Central's games average 1.8 goals, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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