Gim & Esgr vs Barracas Prediction 9 August 2026
📢 Gimnasia y Esgrima and Barracas Central have made an excellent start to the Clausura, picking up six and nine points respectively. The visitors' start is particularly impressive - they are still unbeaten and have established themselves among the leaders. Now both teams will put their ambitions to the test when they meet head-to-head.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 09 February 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 2:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Barracas Central):
- ball possession percentage: 40% vs 60%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 7;
- fouls: 17 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 5 vs 3.
📊 Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Gimnasia Y Esgrima La Plata and Barracas Central:
- played 8 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 5, for the away team - 2, draws - 1;
- number of goals - 10 against 6;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.75, in the 2nd half - 1.25;
- average total goals in the match - 2.
Head-to-head statistics Gim & Esgr - Barracas

Gimnasia Y Esgrima La Plata Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Primera Division tournament (home team - Aldosivi, away team - Gimnasia Y Esgrima La Plata). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:2.
Here's the game statistics (Gimnasia Y Esgrima La Plata vs Aldosivi):
- ball possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 3;
- fouls: 11 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 4 vs 4.
Gimnasia y Esgrima started the Clausura with a defeat, but then won two matches in a row and collected six points. The team's overall form looks very convincing: in their last ten matches they have won eight times and suffered only two defeats. The hosts have been particularly solid defensively, conceding an average of just 0.6 goals per game over this run. This level of organisation allows Gimnasia to consistently get results even without high attacking output.
Match Results: Gimnasia Y Esgrima La Plata

Barracas Central Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Primera Division tournament (home team - Deportivo Riestra, away - Barracas Central). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:1.
Here are the match stats (Barracas Central vs Deportivo Riestra):
- ball possession: 60% vs 40%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 5;
- fouls: 15 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 4.
Barracas Central made a perfect start to the Clausura, winning all three opening matches and collecting nine points from nine. Over the last ten matches, however, the results look more modest: four wins, two draws and four defeats. During that period, the visitors averaged 0.8 goals scored and 1.1 goals conceded per game. Worth noting separately is Barracas' away run: the team have gone seven consecutive away matches without a defeat, so they are capable of making things difficult here as well.
Match Results: Barracas Central
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.25, the guests - 0.75;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2;
- both teams scored: overall - 3; at the home team's field - 1.
Statistics: Gimnasia Y Esgrima La Plata vs Barracas Central
- average total in the tournament: 2.29 vs 1.74;
- average total goals scored: 1.14 vs 0.95;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.81 vs 0.53;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.33 vs 0.42;
- Gimnasia Y Esgrima La Plata: average total at home in the tournament - 1.33;
- Barracas Central: average total away in the tournament - 0.8;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.4 (home - 1.33) vs 0.8 (away - 0.6).
Prediction on corners
H2H
- average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 11.13 (6.5 - for home team and 4.63 - for away team);
- average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 13.5 (7 - for home team and 6.5 - for away team).
Gimnasia Y Esgrima La Plata: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.95; at home field - 3.78;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.7; at home field - 2.33.
Barracas Central: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.95, away - 1.8;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.3; away - 3.2.
- Barracas Central have taken under 3.5 corners in 11 of last 12 away games (Primera Division).
- Barracas Central have taken under 3.5 corners in last 7 games (Primera Division).
- Barracas Central have taken under 3.5 corners in 6 of last 7 away games.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 8;
- both teams scored all-time - 3 times;
- on the home team’s field - 1 times.
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:0 (46/300, 15.3%);
- Gimnasia Y Esgrima La Plata at home most often finish matches: 1:0 (2/9, 22.2%);
- Barracas Central away most often play: 0:0 , 0:1 , 1:1 , 1:2 (2/10, 20%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:0 - 18.95% (odds 5)
0:0 - 14.04% (odds 5.7)
1:1 - 11.67% (odds 6.5)
⭐ Editor's Pick
According to the bookmakers, Gimnasia y Esgrima are considered clear favourites for the upcoming match thanks to home advantage. However, Barracas Central should not be underestimated: the visitors have won all three of their opening matches and have long felt confident away from home - in their last seven away league matches the team have not lost once. That is why a bet on Barracas Central to win with a handicap (+1) looks the most logical option. The predicted score is 0:0.