Match Preview: Barracas Central vs Huracan - prediction, team news, live stream

Copa Argentina Challenge: Barracas Central’s Desperate Bid Against Huracan

Barracas Central finds itself mired in a miserable run of form, facing Huracan in the Copa Argentina this Wednesday. As fans look to follow the Barracas Central vs Huracan live stream, they will witness a side desperate to reverse a slump that has seen them pick up just one point from their last five outings across all competitions. This cup fixture, played at a neutral venue, offers a crucial chance for Barracas to reset, while Huracan aims to build on a domestic season that has delivered mixed, but occasionally impressive, results.

Match Details

• Competition: Copa Argentina
• Venue: Estadio Julio Humberto Grondona, Avellaneda
• Kick-off: Wednesday, 03 June 2026 • 01:10 UK Time
• Referee: None

Current Form

Barracas Central arrives at this Copa Argentina tie in genuinely concerning shape. Their last five competitive fixtures have yielded four losses and a single draw, a run initiated by a 1-1 stalemate against A. Italiano in the CONMEBOL Sudamericana. Since then, they've endured a crushing 1-2 defeat to Banfield in the Liga Profesional, followed by a trio of Sudamericana losses: 1-2 to Olimpia, 0-2 against A. Italiano, and a comprehensive 0-3 reverse to Vasco DA Gama. This sequence highlights significant defensive vulnerabilities, with Barracas conceding ten goals in five matches, while managing to score just three themselves. Their inability to keep clean sheets or consistently find the back of the net has been a major impediment.

Huracan's recent performances present a more varied picture, showcasing both resilience and a propensity for inconsistency. Over their last five Liga Profesional Argentina fixtures, they secured a notable 3-2 victory over Boca Juniors, demonstrating their capacity to deliver in high-stakes encounters. However, this triumph is bracketed by a 0-1 loss to Argentinos JRS and an earlier 1-2 defeat against the same opponent. Draws against Racing Club (0-0) and Tigre (1-1) also feature, indicating a struggle to convert solidity into consistent wins. While their defensive record of six goals conceded in five matches is an improvement on Barracas', their attacking output of five goals suggests that converting chances can still be an issue for El Globo.

Team News

With no major injuries reported for either Barracas Central or Huracan, both managers will have the luxury of selecting from their full complement of players. For Barracas, this means key figures such as defenders F. Tobio and R. Barrios will be available to anchor a backline that desperately needs to regain its composure. Midfielders like G. Maroni and Y. Gordillo will be crucial in dictating tempo and providing a shield, while attackers I. Tapia and J. Morales will be tasked with sparking an attack that has been largely dormant. The availability of all players allows the Barracas coaching staff to pick their strongest possible XI, or perhaps rotate to bring in fresh legs in a bid to arrest their dire run of form.

Similarly, Huracan's full squad availability grants their coach considerable tactical flexibility. The defensive unit, likely marshalled by M. Nervo and F. Vera, will aim to maintain the compactness seen in their recent draws. In midfield, the likes of L. Gil and Ó. Romero provide a blend of creativity and industry, while upfront, J. Bisanz, L. Giménez, and E. Ramírez offer varied attacking threats, capable of exploiting spaces or engaging in direct play. The Copa Argentina presents an opportunity for squad players to stake a claim, but given the relatively short break, a strong core from their league outings is expected.

Head to Head

Recent encounters between Barracas Central and Huracan paint a picture of tightly contested affairs, often low-scoring and lacking a clear dominant force. The last two meetings, both in 2026, ended in draws: 0-0 in March and 1-1 in November 2025. This trend of shared spoils is not an anomaly, as a look further back reveals a pattern of closely fought matches. Huracan secured a 2-0 victory in June 2024 and a 1-0 win in May 2025, while Barracas recorded 1-0 victories in March 2024 and May 2025. This history suggests a cagey tactical battle