Almagro
- Almagro are having a mixed bag of a season in Primera Nacional 2026 and their recent run of one win, two draws and two losses in their last five matches has not helped their table position.
- After a 0-0 home tie with Colegiales, Carlos Mayor's men are 22nd with 34 points from 28 matches.
- Carlos Mayor has led Almagro since 29 April 2026, and his side is pragmatic, but also vertical in their 4-4-2 formation.
- They move the ball forward quickly and strike from set pieces, but will struggle to break down teams with their direct style of play.
CD Maipu
- CD Maipu have had a similar run of results, recording two wins, a tie and two defeats from their last five Primera Nacional 2026 matches, but they remain much harder to beat when pushed.
- A 1-0 away loss to Colegiales and a 0-0 tie at home to Patronato de Parana are their latest results, and they remain just above Almagro on 39 points from 28 contests.
- Mariano Raul Echeverria has sharpened up a solid 4-4-2 since taking the reins on 7 April 2026, allowing the Cruzado to stay compact and move forward in transition.
Key Players
- Joel Orlando is Almagro's biggest threat up front with 5 goals in 23 Primera Nacional 2026 appearances, while Juan Gobetto leads the way for CD Maipu with 7 in 24, so the visitors will need to find the right man at the right time to break through.
- Joel Orlando - 5 goals in 23 Primera Nacional 2026 appearances
- Juan Gobetto - 7 in 24
Betting Insights
- Almagro are the slight favorites at 2.47, while the draw is priced at 2.6 and the visitors at 3.22.
- Under 2.5 goals at 1.31 is a good fit for this matchup, as both teams are built around structure rather than chaos.
Prediction
The odds on the tie and double chance look tempting, but I'll go with the latter as the away team will need to work for any kind of result on Saturday.