Ciudad de Bolivar
- 18th placed Ciudad de Bolivar have made a poor start to their debut Primera Nacional season, picking up 10 points from 8 games.
- Ciudad de Bolivar have gone 5 league games unbeaten (W1, D4) and their recent results include a 2-0 away win over Racing de Cordoba.
- Ciudad de Bolivar average 0.33 goals both scored and conceded at home.
- Diego Funes, who took over as Bolivar boss in January 2025, has been far more pragmatic in his approach, as his team have shown so far this season.
Deportivo Madryn
- 11th placed Deportivo Madryn have been more impressive in the early stages of the 2026 season with 12 points from 8.
- Deportivo Madryn have won 3 of their last 5 Primera Nacional 2026 games, including their last 2 (2-1 & 3-1).
- Madryn average 1.00 goals scored and conceded per away game.
- Madryn boss Christian Diaz has done a great job since taking over in December 2025, instilling a dynamic, vertical style of soccer in the team, that is high on intensity and pressing from the front.
Key Players
- Brian Duarte
- Brian Duarte has scored 2 goals in 8 Primera Nacional 2026 appearances this term.
- He is the main outlet for Bolivar in wide areas when they are in possession and he is a threat from set-pieces.
- Luis Silba
- Luis Silba has scored 2 goals in 5 league appearances this campaign.
- He will be the main reason why Madryn will look to play on the vertical and play through the middle.
Betting Insights
- A draw looks the most likely result in this clash of two teams with contrasting philosophies.
- That looks a far better bet than bolting for either team at 2.64.
- Bolivar have been very resilient of late, and they’re unbeaten in their last 5 league games (W1, D4).
- Bolivar have drawn all 3 home games in Primera Nacional 2026 (W0, D3).
- Madryn’s away form has been mixed, with 1 win, 1 draw and 2 defeats from 4 Primera Nacional 2026 away games.
- Madryn are in better form than Bolivar, having won their last 2 games (3-1 & 2-1).
- Markets to consider include Over 2.5 goals (3.34) and Both Teams to Score - No (1.43).
Prediction
- Back the draw in a clash of styles.
- The defenses will rule the roost in this game, and given Madryn’s positive approach, the goal average should be a little higher.
