Central Norte Salta
- Central Norte Salta have made a solid start to life in Primera Nacional 2026, sitting 26th with 8 points from 7 games following promotion.
- Adrian Jesus Bastia has introduced a strict, conservative style since taking over in December 2025 which has seen his side play in a deep, solid block, attempting to minimise risk and concede few goals.
- Central Norte’s results have been mixed, winning 2, drawing 1 and losing 2 of their last 5 games, however, the only home game during that period finished in a win.
Mitre
- Club Atletico Mitre sit just below Central Norte in 29th, with seven points from their opening seven Primera Nacional 2026 fixtures.
- Carlos Mayor, who has focused on discipline and pragmatism since taking over the helm in November 2025, has implemented a similar style of play.
- Mitre will line up in a balanced 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1, with the ball being played through the middle and the team being solid at the back, but equally willing to get physical and win second balls.
Key Players
- Julian Lopez is the only regular striker for Central Norte, with the team playing in a compact, low-block formation, scoring 2 goals in his last 3 Primera Nacional 2026 outings and netting both of his team’s last 2 goals.
- Maximiliano Ribero adds a creative spark in a more advanced role, notching 1 assist in 5 Primera Nacional 2026 appearances.
- Gustavo Fernandez leads the attack for Mitre, scoring two goals in seven Primera Nacional 2026 games, a tally which accounts for half of the team's recent scoring output.
Betting Insights
- Central Norte Salta are unbeaten at home in Primera Nacional 2026 (W1, D1, 0 conceded).
- Mitre are winless away from home in Primera Nacional 2026 (D3, L1, 3 goals scored).
- Mitre have been in poor form of late, with no wins in their last 5 games (D4, L1).
- Backing the draw looks sensible, with under 2.5 goals and both teams not to score viable market options.
Prediction
- Both teams are disciplined and solid, with Central Norte aiming to lock the game down and hit on the break, and Mitre focusing on a pragmatic approach.
- Central Norte are a fortress at home, so they will likely keep their shape and keep a clean sheet.
- Given Mitre are winless away and have scored just 3 goals in 4 away games, Central Norte should hold strong at home.
- Backing the draw seems a good option in this one, with under 2.5 total goals and both teams not to score.
