Almagro

vs

San Martin Tucuman

Preview

Almagro

• Almagro’s form has been poor of late, registering no wins, 2 draws and 3 losses across their last 5 games in all competitions.
• Gabriel Gomez took over as manager in November 2025 and has adopted a high tempo 4-4-2 system.
• Two strikers press high up the field to try and create turnovers in the midfield.
• Almagro have struggled for goals, failing to score in 4 of their last 5.

San Martin Tucuman

• San Martin Tucuman are far more structured, preferring a measured tempo and compact shape in possession.
• Andres Yllana has been in charge since December 2025 and the side build from the back in a possession-based style.
• San Martin are on a run of 4 consecutive draws in all competitions, including a 0-0 home result against CA Patronato.
• They have managed only 2 goals in their last 5 matches.

Head-to-Head

• The last 4 H2H clashes in all competitions saw 3 draws and 1 win for San Martin Tucuman.
• The teams drew 1-1 at San Martin Tucuman’s ground in Primera Nacional 2025.
• Almagro have failed to win their last 2 home meetings with San Martin and lost and failed to score in each of the previous 2 home clashes.

Key Players

• Midfield battle will likely dictate the outcome as Almagro try to press and San Martin aim to control possession.
• Almagro’s two strikers play a central role in the pressing system and in creating turnovers.
• Managers Gabriel Gomez and Andres Yllana are key to how the tactical battle unfolds.

Betting Insights

• Almagro are 2.62 favourites to win this one.
• San Martin Tucuman are priced at 3.23 and the Draw is 2.45.
• Backing the Draw at 2.45 looks a sensible option here, and Under 2.5 at 1.22 is also appealing.

Prediction

• With both sides struggling for a spark in attack and recent H2H trends pointing to stalemates, this looks set to be a tight, tactical game.
• We’re backing a draw.