Barracas Central vs. Huracán Predictions

Barracas Central and Huracán meet in the round of 32 of the 2026 Copa Argentina on Tuesday, June 2, at 9:10 p.m. Brasília time, at Estádio Chiqui Tapia in Buenos Aires. The match brings together two teams with different recent trends: Barracas Central arrive under pressure after a poor run, while Huracán enter with a more stable record and the edge in form.

Barracas Central are going through a difficult spell. The team has won only one of its last 10 matches and is on an eight-game winless streak. In its most recent stretch, Barracas suffered four straight defeats, losing to Vasco da Gama, Audax Italiano, Olimpia and Banfield. In all of those matches, the team conceded goals, highlighting defensive problems and inconsistency both in the Argentine league and in continental competition. That run has raised concerns about confidence and attacking efficiency ahead of this knockout clash.

Huracán, by contrast, have shown better balance. In their last 10 games, they have lost only twice, although they have also drawn frequently. Their most recent competitive action came in the Argentine league, where they were eliminated by Argentinos Juniors in the quarterfinals on May 13. Before that, Huracán advanced in the Copa Argentina with a 2-1 win over Olimpo Bahía Blanca. Despite their stronger overall form, the team will have an important absence in defense, with center back Daniel Zabala still sidelined by a serious knee injury.

The head-to-head record between the clubs is evenly matched. In nine meetings, Barracas Central have won three times, Huracán twice, and four matches ended in draws. That balance suggests a tight contest, often marked by few goals and strong tactical discipline. The history between the sides points to a game decided by fine margins, with little space expected for either attack.

Barracas Central are expected to line up with Marcelo Miño; Damián Martínez, Nicolás Demartini, Fernando Tobio, Kevin Jappert and Rodrigo Insúa; Ivan Guaraz, Dardo Miloc and Iván Tapia; with Facundo Bruera and Norberto Briasco in attack. Huracán’s probable starting XI includes Hernán Ismael Galíndez; F. Pereyra, I. Campo, L. Lescano and Lucas Eduardo Carrizo; F. Waller, Lucas Blondel, O. Cortés, Ó. Romero and J. Caicedo; plus T. Peralta.

Statistically, Huracán hold the stronger recent numbers. Over their last 21 matches, Barracas Central recorded five wins, nine draws and seven defeats, while Huracán posted seven wins, 10 draws and four losses in the same span. Away from home, Barracas have managed only two wins in six visits against Huracán.

Given the contrast in current form, Huracán are viewed as the likelier team to advance. The match is expected to be cautious early, with a low-scoring first half a strong possibility. For the neutral audience in Brazil, the game will be broadcast live on ESPN and Disney+.