Chacarita Juniors
- Chacarita Juniors are 24th in Primera Nacional 2026 with 4 points from 4 games, but there is still a long way to go in the season and the new boss Matias Modolo, appointed in January 2026, has been patient with his club during a transition period.
- Juniors are going into this game on the back of two consecutive defeats away at Club Atletico Guemes and Agropecuario, but they are yet to lose at home with 1 win and a draw from their 2 Primera Nacional 2026 home games.
- Modolo’s men set up to be compact and structured, utilising a No.10 as a creative outlet and trying to control the tempo before hitting opponents quickly.
- Alvaro Cuello has led the line well with 1 goal in 4 games, but the attacking talent is elsewhere.
- Mario Sanabria has been a spark in midfield with 2 assists in 4, and Ivan Juarez has Rafaela going forward from midfield.
Atletico de Rafaela
- Ivan Juarez took over as Rafaela boss in August 2024 and he has been an instant hit with the fans as his young, attacking-minded team have been ruthless in the early weeks of the Primera Nacional 2026 season.
- Rafaela are 12th with 7 points after 4 games and come into this contest off the back of back-to-back home wins against Temperley and San Martin de San Juan.
- Martiniano Moreno has been in good form with 2 goals in 4 and has been the difference between the sides in close games.
- Enzo Wuattier is the engine of this Rafaela team from midfield and he has been creating chances for his teammates with 2 assists in 4.
- Rafaela will be flying here and they should test the home defense with their direct, high-tempo style and width.
- A home win with both teams scoring looks a good play for this fixture, with Chacarita’s strong home record this season and Rafaela’s attack on song.
- Chacarita Juniors are 2.28 to win and ‘Both Teams to Score - Yes’ is 2.27.
Head-to-Head
Chacarita Juniors are unbeaten in 2 games against Atletico de Rafaela , winning 1 and drawing 1 of their last 2.
Key Players
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Players to watch:
- Alvaro Cuello has led the line well with 1 goal in 4 games, but the attacking talent is elsewhere.
- Mario Sanabria has been a spark in midfield with 2 assists in 4.
- Martiniano Moreno has been in good form with 2 goals in 4 and has been the difference between the sides in close games.
- Enzo Wuattier is the engine of this Rafaela team from midfield and he has been creating chances for his teammates with 2 assists in 4.
Betting Insights
- Chacarita Juniors are 2.28 to win.
- Both Teams to Score - Yes is 2.27.
Prediction
A home win with both teams scoring looks a good play for this fixture, with Chacarita’s strong home record this season and Rafaela’s attack on song.
