National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Barracas Central or Estudiantes Caseros that keep their silverware dream alive.
It's no vacation for neither Barracas Central nor Estudiantes Caseros as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Barracas Central form and stats
Last season their Copa Argentina adventure ended in the round of 32.A draw after 90 minutes last time out for Barracas, who played 1-1 against Unión Santa Fe. That match was also played at this venue (Estadio Claudio Chiqui Tapia). Rodríguez was "man of the match" with a rating of 7.61 out of 10. The defender Rodríguez hit the woodwork once and won 4 of 5 duels.
In the preceding match a 5-3 victory visiting Sarmiento.There will be little rest for Barracas Central after this match as they are travelling to Huracan for a Superliga game in only three days.
Estudiantes Caseros form and stats
Estudiantes was sent out of Copa Argentina in the 1st round last season.Impressive finishing from Minervino and Blanco secured the home win 2-0 against Atlanta in their previous game.
Ahead of that match was the Primera B Nacional away draw versus Instituto (after extra-time) that ended 1-1.The visitors will be packing their bags again in only three days as another away game awaits: The Primera B Nacional trip to Racing Cordoba.
Head 2 Head
Estudiantes Caseros have pulled off a sequence of 4 consecutive games without losing (2-2-0) when playing Barracas Central.Top Goalscorers
  B. Sepúlveda 4 goals | I. Tapia 1 goals | F. Álvarez 1 goals |
Barracas Central missing players
Estudiantes Caseros missing players
| Barracas Central | Estudiantes Caseros | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 13 | Played | P | 12 | 25 | ||
| 8 | 5 | Won | W | 4 | 14 | ||
| 8 | 5 | Drew | D | 2 | 5 | ||
| 9 | 3 | Lost | L | 6 | 6 | ||
| 30 | 16 | Scored | S | 6 | 25 | ||
| 36 | 14 | Conceded | C | 10 | 13 | ||
| 92% | 92% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 92% | 88% | ||
| 80% | 77% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 33% | 44% | ||
| 44% | 38% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 8% | 12% | ||
| 32% | 23% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 4% | ||
| 4% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 4% | ||
| 56% | 62% | BTTS | BTTS | 17% | 16% | ||
| 20% | 23% | Clean Sheets | C S | 33% | 60% | ||
| 32% | 23% | Failed to Score | F T | 58% | 36% | ||
| 4.6 | 5.3 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3 | 4.2 | ||
| 6 | 6.2 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 3.8 | 3.8 | ||
| 1.9 | 1.7 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.9 | 2.6 | ||
| 1 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 4 | 4 | ||
| 10.6 | 11.1 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 6 | 7.5 | ||
| 4 | 4.5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2.3 | 3.4 | ||
| 30% | 27% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 21% | 30% | ||
| 13.1 | 12.3 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 9 | 7.8 | ||
| 4.3 | 3.5 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 3.2 | 3 | ||
