Barracas Central vs Gimnasia LP Prediction: Can the Two Struggling Teams Make Progress in the Division?

In the upcoming scheduled fixture of the Argentine Primera Division, Matchday 5, Barracas Central will host Gimnasia LP at the Claudio Fabián Tapia Stadium in Buenos Aires. Going in the contest, Barracas Central stands 20th and Gimnasia stands 21st with 4 points. The winner of the upcoming fixture will bag three points and move up the points table. With a couple of injuries in both squads, the upcoming match is likely to feature few new changes. Barracas Central and Gimnasia last played in September 2022 and the match ended in a draw (1-1). 

Going in the matchup, Barracas Central is coming off a defeat against Huracan (2-0), in which Barracas did manage a possession of 58% but got shots on target. For the upcoming home fixture, Barracas’ home scoring average will be important. In the last 10 matches played at home, Barracas averages just 1.30 goals per game and has conceded at an average of 0.70. Considering the home averages, Barracas has done quite well in home fixtures. With the likes of Bruno Sepulveda, Ivan Tapia, and Juan Diaz in the side, Barracas can pose a threat to the visitors. Secondly, Barracas Central has recorded an average possession of 48% in its last 10 home games, which is quite satisfactory.

Andres Desabato, Maximiliano Rodríguez, Nicolas Capraro, Francisco Álvarez, Juan Ignacio Díaz, Marcos Benítez, Carlos Arce, Mauro Peinipil, Ivan Tapia, Maximiliano Puig, Bruno Sepulveda.

After losing the two opening games of the 2023 season, Gimnasia finally found itself back on track after drawing against Banfield and winning against Instituto (2-0). Going in the fixture against Barracas, Gimnasia is coming off a shocking loss against Excursionistas. However, Gimnasia should focus on the upcoming matchup, backing its seasoned players to perform out of the blue. In the last away matches Gimnasia LP has evidently struggled, as its goal scoring average is just 0.80. Hence, Gimnasia is likely to find it difficult against Barracas in the upcoming away game. With the likes of Eric Ramirez, Leandro Contin, and Guillermo Enrique in the starting lineup, Gimnasia can upset the hosts.

Tomás Durso, Guillermo Enrique, Leonardo Morales, Felipe Sanchez, Matías Melluso, Alan Sosa, Alexis Steimbach, Erick Ramirez, Antonio Napolitano, Agustin Bolivar, Nicolas Contin.

Going in the matchup, the two sides will look to produce competitive gameplay as they both are coming off a defeat in their last outing. Considering the recent form and goal conceding averages of the two, I am predicting a draw for Gimnasia to clinch a win (1-2). Hence, it looks as if the two teams will be sharing a point each.

• Double Chance - Draw or Gimnasia LP for 1.50
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 2
• Anytime Goalscorer - Eric Ramirez for 5.25