Deportivo Español v Central Ballester Prediction & Expected Goals (26 Sep) – Odds, Stats, Pick

Picks by market

ResultDeportivo Español to win ✓65% · @1.50

Double chanceDeportivo Español or draw ✓87% · @1.07

Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓58% · @1.30

GoalsUnder 2.5 goals ✓71% · @1.36

Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✓23% · fair 4.27

Deportivo Español vs Central Ballester: Betarazi preview and prediction

The fixture

On Saturday 26 September the Primera C brings Deportivo Español against Central Ballester. Kick-off: 19:00 WAT. In the table, Deportivo Español are 3rd, among the top four, on 52 points after 32 matches; Central Ballester are 9th (lower half) with 38. There are 14 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.

Current form

Deportivo Español, last 5: WDWWD Their latest outing: 2–0 win over El Porvenir, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 0 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game. Defensively they have kept 5 clean sheets in that run.

Central Ballester, last 5: DWWWD Their latest outing: 0–0 draw with Central Cordoba, at home. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game. Defensively they have kept 6 clean sheets in that run.

Head to head

When they last met (30 May 2026) it ended Central Ballester 0–0 Deportivo Español.

Where the goals come from

Betarazi's ratings give Deportivo Español 1.4 xG, Central Ballester 0.4 xG – a total near 1.8. On paper it is a low-scoring affair, with under 2.5 at 71% and a clean sheet for one side more likely than not. Both teams' recent matches have tended to stay under 2.5.

Markets worth a look

1X2 according to our numbers – Deportivo Español 65%, draw 21%, Central Ballester 13%.
GG/NG: NG (58%) at 1.30.

Our call before kick-off

Our pre-match call was Under 2.5 goals (71%, odds 1.36). Most likely score in line with that pick: Deportivo Español 1–0 Central Ballester. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.

Result chances

Deportivo Español65%fair 1.53 · @1.50

Draw21%fair 4.71 · @3.40

Central Ballester13%fair 7.48 · @6.50

1.78Expected goals

1.39Deportivo Español xG

0.39Central Ballester xG

42%Both score

29%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

1–023%

0–017%

2–016%

1–19%

3–08%

0–17%

From our goals model: Deportivo Español 1.4 – 0.4 Central Ballester expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

All markets: our price vs the bookmaker

Market	Most likely	Chance	Fair odds	Bookmaker
Match result	Deportivo Español to win ✓	65%	1.53	1.50
Double chance	Deportivo Español or draw ✓	87%	1.15	1.07
Both teams to score	Not both teams to score ✓	58%	1.72	1.30
Draw no bet	Deportivo Español (draw no bet) ✓	83%	1.20	–
Asian handicap	Deportivo Español -0.5 (Asian handicap) ✓	62%	1.60	–
Over/under 1.5 goals	Over 1.5 goals ✗	54%	1.84	1.67
Over/under 2.5 goals	Under 2.5 goals ✓	71%	1.40	1.36
Over/under 3.5 goals	Under 3.5 goals ✓	87%	1.15	1.11
Over/under 4.5 goals	Under 4.5 goals ✓	94%	1.07	1.02
First team to score	Deportivo Español to score first ✓	65%	1.54	–
Half-time result	Level at half-time ✓	51%	1.97	–
Half-time / full-time	HT Deportivo Español / FT Deportivo Español ✗	37%	2.68	–
Correct score	Correct score 1–0 ✓	23%	4.27	–

Deportivo Español – last 6

WDWWDD

21 Sep	@ El Porvenir	2–0	W
10 Sep	@ Mercedes	1–1	D
6 Sep	vs Fénix	1–0	W
31 Aug	@ Sportivo Barracas	1–0	W
24 Aug	vs Lujan	0–0	D
17 Aug	vs Sacachispas	0–0	D

0.8Scored / game

0.2Conceded / game

17%Both scored

0%Over 2.5

Central Ballester – last 6

DWWWDD

21 Sep	vs Central Cordoba	0–0	D
12 Sep	vs Puerto Nuevo	2–0	W
8 Sep	@ Claypole	1–0	W
30 Aug	vs Yupanqui	2–0	W
26 Aug	vs Sportivo Barracas	0–0	D
23 Aug	@ El Porvenir	0–0	D

0.8Scored / game

0.0Conceded / game

0%Both scored

0%Over 2.5

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Lujan	32	19	7	6	+24	64
2	Canuelas	32	17	10	5	+21	61
3	Deportivo Español	32	12	16	4	+10	52
4	Leones de Rosario	32	13	12	7	+6	51
5	Central Cordoba	32	13	10	9	+9	49
6	General Lamadrid	32	9	14	9	-4	41
7	Sportivo Barracas	32	11	7	14	0	40
8	El Porvenir	32	8	16	8	-4	40
9	Central Ballester	32	10	8	14	-5	38
10	Atletico Atlas	32	9	10	13	-5	37
11	Claypole	32	9	9	14	-13	36
12	Yupanqui	32	8	11	13	-3	35
13	Fénix	32	8	10	14	-8	34
14	Deportivo Muñiz	32	6	11	15	-15	29

Team

Pts

+24

+21

+10

-4

-4

-5

-5

-13

-3

-8

-15

Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Deportivo Español vs Central Ballester?

Our pick is Under 2.5 goals with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.

Who will win Deportivo Español vs Central Ballester?

On our numbers Deportivo Español have a 65% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Central Ballester 13%.

How many goals will there be in Deportivo Español vs Central Ballester?

We expect about 1.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 29% likely and both teams score 42% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Deportivo Español vs Central Ballester?

Our predicted score is Deportivo Español 1–0 Central Ballester, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 1.8 goals in total.

When is Deportivo Español vs Central Ballester?

Deportivo Español vs Central Ballester (Primera C) kicks off on Saturday 26 September 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.

Deportivo Español v Central Ballester: numbers & prediction