Audax Italiano faces Barracas Central this Tuesday, May 19th, at 7pm, on Estadio Bicentenario Municipal from La Florida, on Santiago. The duel is valid for the fifth round of the Grupo G of CONMEBOL Sudamericana. The Chileans occupy third place with four points. The Argentines are in last place with three.
The game marks the second direct confrontation between the teams in the group stage. In the first round, played in April at Argentina, the score ended in a 1-1 draw. Rodrigo Bogarín opened the scoring for Barracas. Favian Loyola equalized in injury time for Audax.
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Classificação current Grupo G
- Vasco of Gama leads with seven points.
- Olimpia appears in second, also with seven points.
- Audax Italiano has four points in four games.
- Barracas Central has three points.
A win for Audax could bring him closer to the classification zone. Barracas needs to score points away from home to stay in the fight. The group still has rounds to go, and each result weighs heavily.
Audax Italiano seeks reaction at home
The Chilean team comes from an irregular campaign in the Sudamericana. Tem one win, one draw and two defeats so far. At home, it tends to be more consistent. Coach Gustavo Lema has the support of the fans at La Florida’s stadium.
Desfalques important affects the cast. Franco Troyansky, Federico Mateos, Bryan Soto and others are still out due to injury. Marcelo Ortíz is suspended. The team should bet on names like Giovani Chiaverano in attack and Rodrigo Cabral in the middle.
- Provável Audax Italiano lineup: Tomás Ahumada; Raimundo Rebolledo, Daniel Piña, Enzo Ferrario (or replacement), Marcelo Ortíz (suspended, possible replacement); Marco Collao, Esteban Matus, Vicente Zenteno; Paolo Guajardo, Giovani Chiaverano, Michael Vadulli.
The tactical scheme is usually 3-4-3 or variations with three defenders. The focus is on possession of the ball and quick transitions between the sides.
Barracas Central seeks first victory in the competition
The Argentine club has not yet won in Sudamericana 2026. Acumula three draws and one defeat. Fora from home, Rubén Darío Insúa’s team tends to be compact and explore counterattacks.
The draw in the first game against Audax showed resilience. The team was ahead, but conceded the draw at the end. Jogadores like Norberto Briasco, Rodrigo Bogarín and Iván Tapia are references.
- Provável Barracas Central lineup: Juan Espínola; Nicolás Capraro, Fernando Tobio, Nicolás Demartini; Damián Martínez, Iván Tapia, Dardo Miloc, Rodrigo Insúa; Rodrigo Bogarín, Gonzalo Maroni, Norberto Briasco (or Facundo Bruera).
The 3-4-3 or 3-5-2 scheme provides balance. The defense has been solid, but the attack still needs more efficiency.
Onde watch live
The match will be broadcast live on ESPN 2 and streaming Disney+ Premium on Brasil. Torcedores and América Latina can also be accompanied by Paramount+ in some countries.
Teams recent Histórico
Audax Italiano switches results on Campeonato Chileno. The team occupies an intermediate position in the national table and uses Sudamericana to gain pace. Barracas Central competes in the middle of the table on Liga Argentina and values international experience.
Últimos five games from Audax Italiano (approximate): mixed wins and draws, with emphasis on the draw against Barracas. Últimos five from Barracas: more draws, showing difficulty in converting dominance into victories.
Arbitragem and game conditions
Bolivian Gery Vargas referees the match. Ele has a high card average and is usually present in midfield. VAR is with Jorge Justiniano, also from Bolívia.
The stadium in Santiago should receive good attendance. Bicentenario’s pitch is usually in good condition at this time of year. The temperature in Santiago tonight is around 10°C to 18°C, with clear skies or few clouds and light wind. Sem rain forecast.
Ficha technique
- Competição: CONMEBOL Sudamericana 2026 – Grupo G, Rodada 5
- Data and time: May 19, 2026, 7:00 PM (Brasília time)
- Local: Estadio Bicentenario Municipal of La Florida, Santiago (Chile)
- Árbitro: Gery Vargas (Bolívia)
Audax Italiano enters the field under pressure due to a positive result. Barracas Central plays for points that could reignite their chances of qualifying. The confrontation promises to be balanced, as in the first round.
Próximos commitments
Após this round, Grupo G continues with games that define who advances. Audax still faces direct rivals. Barracas seeks to score points to get out of the spotlight.