Tomás Yelmini
Get ready for some exciting soccer action as the Argentine League is back in business after the FIFA break, and it is bringing an epic clash in the 9th matchday: Barracas Central vs Boca Juniors.
Barracas has only lost one game at home so far, while Boca is struggling to find their groove and what is more, this will be their first match under a new leadership since Hugo Ibarra’s departure as coach.
Without further introduction, At JefeBet, we’ve got the inside scoop on how both teams are gearing up for their clash in the 9th matchday of the Argentine League. Get the latest on predictions, odds, and likely lineups for the upcoming showdown between Barracas Central and Boca Juniors.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Barracas Central vs Boca Juniors Argentine First Division Matchday 9 Game on April 1, 2023
- Where: Claudio Chiqui Tapia Stadium – City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
- When: Saturday, April 1, 2023, 1.30 PM ET
- Moneyline: Barracas Central (+300) / Tie (+220) / Boca Juniors (-105)
- Asian Handicap: Barracas Central (+0.5, -135), Boca Juniors (-0.5 -110)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+125) / Under (-185)
- Both teams score: Yes (-110) / No (-130)
Odds provided by DraftKings
Betting on Club Atlético Barracas Central
Barracas Central currently stands in 17th place with a total of nine points, having secured two wins, three draws, and three losses. They have scored nine goals in eight matches while conceding 10.
In their last game, they faced Atlético Tucumán and ended up with a 1-1 away draw. Despite having more possession of the ball (54%), they were less aggressive compared to their opponents, attempting only 13 shots (while Tucumán tried 16). However, they managed to hit the target six times (versus Tucumán’s nine). They also gave away fewer fouls (six compared to Tucumán’s 13) and won only four corners while conceding six.
Possible lineup (4-4-1-1): Andrés Desacato; Mauro Peinipil, Agustín Dattola, Francisco Álvarez and Juan Ignacio Díaz; Facundo Mater, Carlos Arce, Iván Tapia and Lucas Colitto; Ricardo Centurión; and Bruno Sepúlveda.
Betting on Club Atlético Boca Juniors
Boca Juniors is currently 14th in the standings with 11 points, trailing 7 points behind the leader, River Plate. So far, they have won three games, drawn two, and lost three, scoring nine goals while conceding eight.
Their last match in the Professional League was a tough blow, as they lost 2-3 at home to Instituto. Despite having 68% ball possession and attempting 18 shots, with five on target, the team from Córdoba was much more effective, easily reaching the goal with eight attempts of which they scored four.
However, the big news for the xeneize side will undoubtedly come from the bench: Hugo Benjamin Ibarra, their coach until the last match, was dismissed this week after a meeting with the club’s vice president, Juan Roman Riquelme, and his advisors who run the Football Council of the club.
His replacement is currently unknown, and while names like Gerardo Tata Martino or Jose Pekerman are being considered, the team will face Barracas Central under the leadership of Mariano Herron, the current coach of the club’s reserve team.
Possible lineup (4-3-3): Sergio Romero; Marcelo Wigandt, Bruno Valdéz, Jorge Figal and Frank Fabra; Pol Fernández, Ezequiel Fernández and Martín Payero; Luca Langoni, Sebastián Villa and Darío Benedetto.
JefeBet Prediction
In the professional era, Barracas Central and Boca Juniors have only faced off once, with Boca coming out on top (1-3 away in matchday 4 of the 2022 league edition).
Playing at home, Barracas Central is a force to be reckoned with. Although the xeneize comes into this match fresh off a win in the Copa Argentina (2-1 against Olimpo de Bahía Blanca), their performance so far has been lackluster, compounded by the fact that they are in the midst of a coaching change. At JefeBet, we believe that it will be a tightly contested game that will end in a draw after 90 minutes.
Prediction: 1-1 draw
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