Central Ballester vs Deportivo Español Prediction, Odds & Analysis – 30 May 2026

Quick tips for this match

ResultDeportivo Español to win ✗40% · @2.60

Double chanceEither team to win ✗73% · @1.36

Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓53% · @1.44

GoalsUnder 2.5 goals ✓72% · @1.28

Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗16% · fair 6.45

Central Ballester vs Deportivo Español preview and prediction

The match

Central Ballester host Deportivo Español in the Primera C on Saturday 30 May, with kick-off at 16:30 (WAT). Central Ballester are 9th with 38 points from 32 games (in the bottom half), while Deportivo Español sit 3rd on 52 points (in the top four). A gap of 14 points shows the difference in quality this season.

Form guide

Central Ballester's last 5: DLWLD Most recently they drew with Puerto Nuevo 0–0 away. Goals have dried up – just 0.6 per game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.

Deportivo Español's last 5: WLDWD Most recently they beat Mercedes 1–0 at home. Goals have dried up – just 0.7 per game. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.

Deportivo Español arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.5 points a game against 1.0.

Goals outlook

Our model expects about 1.9 goals: 0.9 for Central Ballester and 1.0 for Deportivo Español. That points to a tight game – under 2.5 goals is 72% likely. Their recent games have mostly stayed under 2.5.

Betting angles

Win chances: Central Ballester 32%, draw 27%, Deportivo Español 40%.
Both teams to score: no (53%) at 1.44.

Our prediction

Our pre-match pick was Under 2.5 goals – a 72% chance at odds of 1.28. Predicted score: Central Ballester 0–1 Deportivo Español. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.

Win chances

Central Ballester32%fair 3.09 · @2.95

Draw27%fair 3.65 · @2.65

Deportivo Español40%fair 2.49 · @2.60

1.87Expected goals

0.86Central Ballester xG

1.01Deportivo Español xG

47%Both score

28%Over 2.5

Most likely scores

0–116%

0–015%

1–113%

1–013%

0–28%

1–27%

From our goals model: Central Ballester 0.9 – 1.0 Deportivo Español expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

Every market, with fair odds

Market	Most likely	Chance	Fair odds	Bookmaker
Match result	Deportivo Español to win ✗	40%	2.49	2.60
Double chance	Either team to win ✗	73%	1.38	1.36
Both teams to score	Not both teams to score ✓	53%	1.88	1.44
Over/under 1.5 goals	Over 1.5 goals ✗	55%	1.83	1.75
Over/under 2.5 goals	Under 2.5 goals ✓	72%	1.39	1.28
Over/under 3.5 goals	Under 3.5 goals ✓	88%	1.14	–
Half-time result	Level at half-time ✓	52%	1.94	–
Half-time / full-time	HT Draw / FT Draw ✓	23%	4.28	–
Correct score	Correct score 0–1 ✗	16%	6.45	–

Market

Most likely

Chance

Fair odds

Bookmaker

Match result

Deportivo Español to win ✗

40%

2.49

2.60

Double chance

Either team to win ✗

73%

1.38

1.36

Both teams to score

Not both teams to score ✓

53%

1.88

1.44

Over/under 1.5 goals

Over 1.5 goals ✗

55%

1.83

1.75

Over/under 2.5 goals

Under 2.5 goals ✓

72%

1.39

1.28

Over/under 3.5 goals

Under 3.5 goals ✓

88%

1.14

–

Half-time result

Level at half-time ✓

52%

1.94

–

Half-time / full-time

HT Draw / FT Draw ✓

23%

4.28

–

Correct score

Correct score 0–1 ✗

16%

6.45

–

Form

Head to head

No previous meetings on record between Central Ballester and Deportivo Español.

Primera C table

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Lujan	32	19	7	6	+24	64
2	Canuelas	32	17	10	5	+21	61
3	Deportivo Español	32	12	16	4	+10	52
4	Leones de Rosario	32	13	12	7	+6	51
5	Central Cordoba	32	13	10	9	+9	49
6	General Lamadrid	32	9	14	9	-4	41
7	Sportivo Barracas	32	11	7	14	0	40
8	El Porvenir	32	8	16	8	-4	40
9	Central Ballester	32	10	8	14	-5	38
10	Atletico Atlas	32	9	10	13	-5	37
11	Claypole	32	9	9	14	-13	36
12	Yupanqui	32	8	11	13	-3	35
13	Fénix	32	8	10	14	-8	34
14	Deportivo Muñiz	32	6	11	15	-15	29

Team

Pts

+24

+21

+10

-4

-4

-5

-5

-13

-3

-8

-15

Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Central Ballester vs Deportivo Español?

Our pick is Under 2.5 goals with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.

Who will win Central Ballester vs Deportivo Español?

On our numbers Central Ballester have a 32% chance of winning, the draw 27% and Deportivo Español 40%.

How many goals will there be in Central Ballester vs Deportivo Español?

We expect about 1.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 28% likely and both teams score 47% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Central Ballester vs Deportivo Español?

Our predicted score is Central Ballester 0–1 Deportivo Español, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 1.9 goals in total.

When is Central Ballester vs Deportivo Español?

Central Ballester vs Deportivo Español (Primera C) kicks off on Saturday 30 May 2026 at 16:30 (West Africa Time).

Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.

17 May	@ Puerto Nuevo	0–0	D
27 Apr	vs El Porvenir	1–2	L
5 Apr	@ Sportivo Barracas	2–0	W
15 Mar	@ General Lamadrid	0–1	L
2 Mar	vs Leones de Rosario	0–0	D

18 May	vs Mercedes	1–0	W
11 May	@ Fénix	0–1	L
4 May	vs Sportivo Barracas	0–0	D
10 Apr	vs General Lamadrid	2–0	W
29 Mar	vs Atletico Atlas	1–1	D
23 Mar	@ Victoriano Arenas	0–0	D

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