Central Ballester 34%Draw 25%Sportivo Barracas 42%Expected goals 0.99 – 1.14
65%
Betarazi pick
Under 2.5 goals
Good pick · fair odds 1.54 · bookmaker 1.42 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.42Odds
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Value bet: Central Ballester to win @ 3.30 – our chance 34% vs 30% implied by the price (edge +12%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Picks by market
ResultSportivo Barracas to win ✗42% · @2.20
Double chanceEither team to win ✗75% · @1.30
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓50% · @1.57
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓83% · fair 1.20
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗14% · fair 7.35
Central Ballester vs Sportivo Barracas: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
19:00 WAT, Wednesday 26 August: Central Ballester v Sportivo Barracas in the Primera C. In the table, Central Ballester are 9th, lower half, on 38 points after 32 matches; Sportivo Barracas are 7th (upper half) with 40. Only 2 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Central Ballester, last 5: DWLDL Their latest outing: 0–0 draw with El Porvenir, away. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.0 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 4 clean sheets in that run.
Sportivo Barracas, last 5: LWWLL Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Central Cordoba, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 3 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Head to head
When they last met (5 Apr 2026) it ended Sportivo Barracas 0–2 Central Ballester.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Central Ballester 1.0 xG, Sportivo Barracas 1.1 xG – a total near 2.1. On paper it is a low-scoring affair, with under 2.5 at 65%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Central Ballester 34%, draw 25%, Sportivo Barracas 42%.
GG/NG: NG (50%) at 1.57.
Price worth noting: Central Ballester to win @3.30 – the bookmaker implies 30%, our ratings say 34%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 2.5 goals (65%, odds 1.42). Most likely score in line with that pick: Central Ballester 0–1 Sportivo Barracas. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Central Ballester34%fair 2.96 · @3.30
Draw25%fair 4.07 · @2.88
Sportivo Barracas42%fair 2.40 · @2.20
2.12Expected goals
0.99Central Ballester xG
1.14Sportivo Barracas xG
50%Both score
35%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–114%
1–113%
0–012%
1–012%
0–28%
1–28%
From our goals model: Central Ballester 1.0 – 1.1 Sportivo Barracas expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Central Ballester vs Sportivo Barracas?
Our pick is Under 2.5 goals with a 65% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.42.
Who will win Central Ballester vs Sportivo Barracas?
On our numbers Central Ballester have a 34% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Sportivo Barracas 42%.
How many goals will there be in Central Ballester vs Sportivo Barracas?
We expect about 2.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 35% likely and both teams score 50% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Central Ballester vs Sportivo Barracas?
Our predicted score is Central Ballester 0–1 Sportivo Barracas, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.1 goals in total.
When is Central Ballester vs Sportivo Barracas?
Central Ballester vs Sportivo Barracas (Primera C) kicks off on Wednesday 26 August 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time).
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.
