Argentinos Jrs vs Barcelona SC: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Argentinos Juniors prepare to host Barcelona Guayaquil on February 26, 2026, with kick-off at 01:30, this SOUTH AMERICA: Copa Libertadores, Qualifying rounds fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Argentinos Juniors, currently 4th in the standings with 3 points from 1 games, are close to the leaders with only 3 points separating them. They've earned 0 points from 0 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 1 win in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 0 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 1 goals scored.

Barcelona Guayaquil, sitting unknown with 0 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 0 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 1 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 0 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Argentinos Juniors and Barcelona Guayaquil have favored Argentinos Juniors, with Barcelona Guayaquil claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Barcelona Guayaquil, Argentinos Juniors recorded a 1-0 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Cortes, Prieto, Godoy, Alvarez, Lozano, Fattori, Viveros, Oroz, Lescano, Lopez, Molina. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Barcelona Guayaquil's last outing came against Argentinos Juniors, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 4-1-4-1 system. Their starting XI featured Contreras, Perlaza, Sosa, Baez, Castillo, Quinonez, Celiz, Villalba, Rojas, Martinez, Benedetto. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Looking ahead, Argentinos Juniors are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Argentinos Juniors and Barcelona Guayaquil 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. Barcelona Guayaquil's games average 2.3 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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