Barracas Central (Argentina) – Audax Italiano (Chile)
Barracas Central earned a very valuable point on their first trip abroad in 122 years of history, drawing 0–0 against a continental giant like Olimpia. As a result, El Guapo sit third in Group G with two points, just one behind second-placed Audax Italiano, whom they will face this Tuesday. Last Friday, Rubén Insúa’s side drew 1–1 away to Racing Club, maintaining eighth place in Group B of the Torneo Apertura with 21 points from 15 matches, and they depend on themselves to reach the playoffs. Barracas have lost only one of their last 12 official matches (four wins and seven draws).
Audax Italiano made a major statement two weeks ago, when they came from behind to defeat CR Vasco da Gama 2–1 away. As a result, El Audino climbed to second place in Group G of the Copa Sudamericana with three points, one behind leaders Olimpia. However, their domestic reality is different: on Friday, they drew 2–2 at home against Deportes Limache and sit 13th in the Liga de Primera with 11 points from 11 matches, just one above the relegation zone. In fact, that win in Rio de Janeiro is Audax’s only victory in their last seven official matches (one draw and five defeats). Away, they have recorded two wins and two losses in their last four matches. Head coach Gustavo Lema is dealing with several injury absences, including Franco Troyansky, Oliver Rojas, Enzo Ferrario, Federico Mateos, Cristóbal Muñoz, and Nicolás Orellana, among others.
Great opportunity here for Barracas to get their first ever international win, as they will play against a poor chilean team that has too many missings due to injuries and are struggling in their local league.
BET: Barracas Central -0.5 @ 1.91