Patronato
- Patronato are without a win in their last five, drawing two and losing three.
- Patronato have lost their only home game this season and scored just once on home field.
- Patronato are sitting in 34th place in the league table after four games with just two points, while Colegiales are 29th with three points from their opening four matches.
- Ruben Forestello took over as head coach at the start of 2026 and has tried to implement a strict, defensive structure for the club.
- Patronato typically line up with a low-to-mid block and are much more comfortable defending deep than trying to press or dominate possession.
- They are direct and long when in possession, relying on targetman Franco Soldano to hold the ball up and create chances for the team.
Colegiales
- CA Patronato and Club Atletico Colegiales are having a tough start to life in Primera Nacional and a win for either side would be a significant result on Sunday.
- Colegiales have lost two in a row but they have the better recent record against Patronato (W1, D1).
- Colegiales are a much more proactive team, particularly under Leonardo Fernandez who has been in charge since July 2023 and saw his side promoted.
- El Cacique is a 4-4-2 side who will press high when possible and use their two strikers and two wingers to force turnovers and transition quickly.
Head-to-Head
The head-to-head record between these two sides suggests it will be a tight match with Patronato yet to win in two previous meetings in Primera Nacional .
Key Players
- Franco Soldano is their main goal threat with one goal in three Primera Nacional 2026 appearances so far.
- Elias Ocampo has scored one goal in four Primera Nacional 2026 games for Colegiales, while Mateo Mamani has one assist in three as the midfielders have the most creative responsibility in Fernandez’s side.
Betting Insights
Both teams to score is worth a look at 2.45 as Patronato may look to exploit the space that will be left by the advancing Colegiales wingers.
Prediction
A draw at 2.92 is the best way to go in the result market, however, as both sides are struggling for form at the moment.
