Deportivo Español vs Central Ballester Prediction, Odds & Analysis – 26 Sep 2026

Quick tips for this match

ResultDeportivo Español to win ✓66% · @1.50

Double chanceDeportivo Español or draw ✓87% · @1.07

Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓58% · @1.30

GoalsUnder 2.5 goals ✓71% · @1.36

Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✓24% · fair 4.24

Deportivo Español vs Central Ballester preview and prediction

The match

Central Ballester travel to face Deportivo Español in the Primera C on Saturday 26 September (19:00 WAT). Deportivo Español are 3rd with 52 points from 32 games (in the top four), while Central Ballester sit 9th on 38 points (in the bottom half). A gap of 14 points shows the difference in quality this season.

Form guide

Deportivo Español's last 5: WDWWD Most recently they beat El Porvenir 2–0 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 0 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game. 5 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.

Central Ballester's last 5: DWWWD Most recently they drew with Central Cordoba 0–0 at home. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game. 6 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.

Head to head

The last meeting, on 30 May 2026, finished Central Ballester 0–0 Deportivo Español.

Goals outlook

Our model expects about 1.8 goals: 1.4 for Deportivo Español and 0.4 for Central Ballester. That points to a tight game – under 2.5 goals is 71% likely, and at least one clean sheet is more likely than not. Their recent games have mostly stayed under 2.5.

Betting angles

Win chances: Deportivo Español 66%, draw 21%, Central Ballester 13%.
Both teams to score: no (58%) at 1.30.

Our prediction

Our pre-match pick was Under 2.5 goals – a 71% chance at odds of 1.36. Predicted score: Deportivo Español 1–0 Central Ballester. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.

Win chances

Deportivo Español66%fair 1.51 · @1.50

Draw21%fair 4.86 · @3.40

Central Ballester13%fair 7.52 · @6.50

1.78Expected goals

1.40Deportivo Español xG

0.38Central Ballester xG

42%Both score

29%Over 2.5

Most likely scores

1–024%

0–017%

2–016%

1–19%

3–08%

0–16%

From our goals model: Deportivo Español 1.4 – 0.4 Central Ballester 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 ✓	66%	1.51	1.50
Double chance	Deportivo Español or draw ✓	87%	1.15	1.07
Both teams to score	Not both teams to score ✓	58%	1.72	1.30
Over/under 1.5 goals	Over 1.5 goals ✗	54%	1.84	1.67
Over/under 2.5 goals	Under 2.5 goals ✓	71%	1.40	1.36
Over/under 3.5 goals	Under 3.5 goals ✓	87%	1.15	1.11
Half-time result	Level at half-time ✓	51%	1.98	–
Half-time / full-time	HT Deportivo Español / FT Deportivo Español ✗	38%	2.65	–
Correct score	Correct score 1–0 ✓	24%	4.24	–

Form

Deportivo Español – last 6

WDWWDD

21 Sep	@ El Porvenir	2–0	W
10 Sep	@ Mercedes	1–1	D
6 Sep	vs Fénix	1–0	W
31 Aug	@ Sportivo Barracas	1–0	W
24 Aug	vs Lujan	0–0	D
17 Aug	vs Sacachispas	0–0	D

0.8Scored / game

0.2Conceded / game

17%Both scored

0%Over 2.5

Central Ballester – last 6

DWWWDD

21 Sep	vs Central Cordoba	0–0	D
12 Sep	vs Puerto Nuevo	2–0	W
8 Sep	@ Claypole	1–0	W
30 Aug	vs Yupanqui	2–0	W
26 Aug	vs Sportivo Barracas	0–0	D
23 Aug	@ El Porvenir	0–0	D

0.8Scored / game

0.0Conceded / game

0%Both scored

0%Over 2.5

#	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 Deportivo Español vs Central Ballester?

Our pick is Under 2.5 goals with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.

Who will win Deportivo Español vs Central Ballester?

On our numbers Deportivo Español have a 66% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Central Ballester 13%.

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

We expect about 1.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 29% likely and both teams score 42% of the time on our projection.

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

Our predicted score is Deportivo Español 1–0 Central Ballester, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 1.8 goals in total.

When is Deportivo Español vs Central Ballester?

Deportivo Español vs Central Ballester (Primera C) kicks off on Saturday 26 September 2026 at 19:00 (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.

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