Sarmiento Junin vs Barracas Central: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Monday 19 October the Liga Profesional Argentina brings Sarmiento Junin against Barracas Central at Estadio Eva Peron. Kick-off: 23:00 WAT. In the table, Sarmiento Junin are 19th, lower half, on 40 points after 32 matches; Barracas Central are 12th (upper half) with 47.
Current form
Sarmiento Junin, last 5: DWLDW Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with River Plate, at home. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Barracas Central, last 5: WWLDD Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Huracan, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 0.7 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Head to head
When they last met (2 Apr 2026) it ended Barracas Central 1–2 Sarmiento Junin.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Sarmiento Junin 1.2 xG, Barracas Central 0.9 xG – a total near 2.2. On paper it is a low-scoring affair, with under 2.5 at 63%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Sarmiento Junin 44%, draw 25%, Barracas Central 31%.
GG/NG: GG (51%) at 2.15.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (51%, odds 2.15 – longer than our fair 1.94, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Sarmiento Junin 1–1 Barracas Central. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Sarmiento Junin44%fair 2.27 · @2.25
Draw25%fair 3.98 · @2.80
Barracas Central31%fair 3.25 · @3.40
2.16Expected goals
1.21Sarmiento Junin xG
0.95Barracas Central xG
51%Both score
37%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–014%
1–113%
0–012%
0–111%
2–08%
2–18%
From our goals model: Sarmiento Junin 1.2 – 0.9 Barracas Central expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Sarmiento Junin vs Barracas Central?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 51% chance, at bookmaker odds of 2.15.
Who will win Sarmiento Junin vs Barracas Central?
On our numbers Sarmiento Junin have a 44% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Barracas Central 31%.
How many goals will there be in Sarmiento Junin vs Barracas Central?
We expect about 2.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 37% likely and both teams score 51% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Sarmiento Junin vs Barracas Central?
Our predicted score is Sarmiento Junin 1–1 Barracas Central, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.2 goals in total.
When is Sarmiento Junin vs Barracas Central?
Sarmiento Junin vs Barracas Central (Liga Profesional Argentina) kicks off on Monday 19 October 2026 at 23:00 (West Africa Time) at Estadio Eva Peron.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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