Atletico de Rafaela
- La Crema have lost three in a row, seeing their promotion aspirations stall with defeats to Gimnasia y Tiro, Atlanta and CA Ferrocarril Midland.
- That means Atletico de Rafaela are all the way down in 19th place in Primera Nacional 2026 with 42 points from 33 games.
- Quiroz took over at Rafaela on 15 July 2026 and they remain a very ordered 4-4-2, which suits their talented wingers and allows their midfielders to cover the centre of the field.
- But Rafaela have made their patch a stronghold in Primera Nacional 2026, winning 10, drawing 3 and losing 3 of their 16 games at home, conceding just 12 goals in the process.
Quilmes
- Quilmes are in mixed form, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses across their last 5 across all competitions, and they arrive here with some unfinished business after beating Rafaela 2-0 at home in Primera Nacional 2026 four months ago.
- Since Emanuel Tripodi took over as coach on 28 July 2026, Quilmes have played a faster, more vertical game than under previous regime, with a 4-4-2 or 3-5-2 structure and direct attacks from the wings.
- Quilmes, meanwhile, have lost 10 of their 16 matches away from home, and were beaten here on their last trip to La Crema.
Head-to-Head
- Atletico de Rafaela have won 2 and lost 1 of the last 3 head-to-head meetings.
- Quilmes beat Rafaela 2-0 at home in Primera Nacional 2026 four months ago.
- Rafaela have won 2 and lost 1 of the last 3 meetings between the two sides.
Key Players
- Lucas Albertengo has popped up with 2 goals in the last 5 games and will provide Rafaela with a spark in the final third.
- Martiniano Moreno, who's notched 6 times in 27 Primera Nacional 2026 games, is their best overall goal threat.
- Quilmes' greatest threat is in number 9 Agustin Lavezzi, who has 9 Primera Nacional 2026 goals in 30 appearances this season.
Betting Insights
- At 2.48, Rafaela are favorites for the match, while Quilmes are available at a huge 2.83, with the draw 2.76.
- Under 2.5 goals at 1.36 is probably a good fit for this game.
- Rafaela's superior home record and Quilmes' poor away form add context to the odds and the low-goal expectation.
Prediction
- Under 2.5 goals at 1.36 is probably a good fit for this game, but Rafaela's superior home record and Quilmes' awful away results justify supporting a 1-0 home win.
- Backing Rafaela to grind out a narrow victory fits the form lines and tactical setups described.