Gimnasia Y Esgrima de Jujuy
- Gimnasia Y Esgrima de Jujuy have an all-round solidity that makes them strong favourites to win this matchup with Chacarita Juniors at 1.65, while the visitors are as big as 6.0 to do the double on the away team, with the tie coming in at 3.1. For those interested, our Gimnasia Y Esgrima de Jujuy vs Chacarita Juniors betting tips suggest focusing on the home side’s advantage.
- It seems an even matchup for many reasons, but Gimnasia have the upper hand because they are at the summit of Group B on about 54 points after 29-30 games, putting them in pole position for automatic promotion.
- This Gimnasia Y Esgrima de Jujuy vs Chacarita Juniors prediction also factors in Gimnasia's key absences, as they are missing captain Guillermo Cosaro through injury, but can rely on an effective and efficient shape in a 4-4-2 formation.
- Matías Módolo’s side are a very compact team that defend as a group and do a lot of pressing in the midfield areas.
- Gimnasia have won one and lost four of their last five Primera Nacional games, although they have regained midfielder Jeremías Perales, who had been suspended. As a result, this Gimnasia Y Esgrima de Jujuy vs Chacarita Juniors betting tips analysis sees their midfield as critical to controlling the pace of the game.
Chacarita Juniors
- Chacarita are still in the playoff places on around 47-48 points, six to seven points behind the pacesetters, so they need a result too and should be in a good position to get it following the recent appointment of a new manager.
- The appointment of Carlos Mayor, a man who likes to organise his teams and get results, could be the fresh spark Chacarita need to force their way into the Reducido.
- This Gimnasia Y Esgrima de Jujuy vs Chacarita Juniors betting tips preview notes that Chacarita have drawn or lost four of their last five games, scoring just three times in that span.
Head-to-Head
- These two teams have split 22 Primera Nacional meetings since 2010 with each side recording seven wins and eight draws.
- The 1-0 Gimnasia Jujuy win in June 2025 continued the trend of tight, tense matchups that this fixture always produces.
Key Players
- Gimnasia
- Up front, Alejandro Quintana is their leading scorer and best player in terms of set-piece threat, having scored the winner in the 1-0 win they claimed over Chacarita back in June 2025.
- Experienced forward Cristián Menéndez is a real asset to Gimnasia in the frontline.
- Santiago Camacho is a reliable ball winner that helps his team transition from defence to attack and press the opposing defence.
- Chacarita
- Chacarita’s two strikers are the focal point of their 4-4-2 formation, which is more vertical than their opponents with full backs supporting the wide midfielders in attacks that are delivered primarily from wide areas.
- Veteran forward Víctor Figueroa is their focal point up top, but Hernán Rivero and Maximiliano Meléndez create the chances.
Betting Insights
- The main selection for this game is the draw at 3.1.
- The under 2.5 goals market is available at a very short 1.42 for this clash.
- Gimnasia are favourites at 1.65 while Chacarita are as big as 6.0.
Prediction
We’re going for another 1-1 draw in this tight game because Chacarita are capable of nicking a goal and the heat in Jujuy is brutal at the moment , which could play a factor as the players tire in the latter stages of the contest when substitutions come thick and fast.
