San Telmo
- San Telmo failed to win either of their two internal friendly matches in January 2026.
- San Telmo are favored to win by the bookmakers at 2.55, but the odds of 3.0 available on Ferro and 2.67 on the draw suggest they believe this will be a tight match-up.
- San Telmo boss Marcelo Perugini is young and was promoted ahead of 2026.
- He has a balanced approach with a touch of pragmatism and his squad is a blend of experienced players and some talented kids.
- The Candomberos typically set up in a compact formation with a lower tempo, but they are flexible enough to play in a number of ways.
- The underlying theme of his coaching style is defensive solidity and the ability to launch quick vertical attacks from a solid foundation.
- Sebastián Cocimano, who finished 2025 as San Telmo’s top scorer, will again be the main goal threat in 2026, although the supporting attacking duo of Marcos Astina and Iñaki Lartirigoyen can provide width and goals.
Ferro Carril Oeste
- Ferro Carril Oeste have a slightly better overall record against San Telmo but have lost two of the last three competitive matches between the two clubs.
- Ferro Carril Oeste’s recent preseason training showed an attacking bias and they carried over decent attacking form from the 2025 Primera Nacional.
- Ferro boss Sergio Gabriel Rondina is a more experienced coach and he seems to prefer a more balanced set-up with more of a focus on transition and pressing.
- He wants his team to play with a high tempo, preferably stretching the play and attacking through the flanks.
- Franco García was Ferro’s main striker in 2025, netting six goals in the Primera Nacional.
- He will again lead the line this year with Lautaro Parisi adding depth and a scoring threat.
- New boy Mateo Benegas will also provide a threat, while Fernando Monetti adds experience and solidity in goal.
Head-to-Head
- Ferro Carril Oeste have a slightly better overall record against San Telmo.
- Ferro Carril Oeste have lost two of the last three competitive matches between the two clubs.
Key Players
- San Telmo
- Sebastián Cocimano, who finished 2025 as San Telmo’s top scorer, will again be the main goal threat in 2026, although the supporting attacking duo of Marcos Astina and Iñaki Lartirigoyen can provide width and goals.
- Ferro Carril Oeste
- Franco García was Ferro’s main striker in 2025, netting six goals in the Primera Nacional.
- He will again lead the line this year with Lautaro Parisi adding depth and a scoring threat.
- New boy Mateo Benegas will also provide a threat.
Betting Insights
- San Telmo are favored to win at 2.55, with Ferro at 3.0 and the draw at 2.67.
- The under 2.5 goals bet is priced at 1.33.
Prediction
We will side with the hosts to claim the victory as home advantage and recent head-to-head dominance also play a part in our selection, but a close contest is expected.
