Gimnasia y Tiro
- Gimnasia y Tiro have had a mixed form streak recently with two wins, two draws and one defeat in their last five, but the arrow is pointing up for Juan Manuel Azconzábal's side.
- Azconzábal took over Gimnasia y Tiro on 7 April 2026 and has transformed the way they play, pushing them into a front-foot 4-3-3 formation that brings more tempo and pressure on the wings.
- Lautaro Gordillo has been their spark since day one, leading the side's scoring charts with seven Primera Nacional 2026 goals from 15 appearances, but Walter Montoya is the man that gives Gimnasia control of the middle of the field and allows Azconzábal's men to progress the ball and build those attacks.
- Gimnasia y Tiro have won four, drawn four and lost two of their 10 Primera Nacional 2026 home matches.
Patronato
- Patronato, on the other hand, have been a far less explosive unit since Marcelo Candia took over on 17 April 2026, favouring a more balanced 4-4-2 and much quicker, more vertical transitions.
- Hernán Rivero is their best threat up front with two goals in 15 Primera Nacional 2026 appearances, but the squad have struggled to be decisive with the ball and have averaged just 0.33 goals per match on their travels this season.
- Patronato have won one, drawn five and lost three of their 9 away games.
Head-to-Head
- Gimnasia y Tiro are 22nd in Primera Nacional 2026, with 24 points from 19 matches, while Patronato are 27th on 21 points from 19 games.
- Gimnasia have the edge in the head-to-head, however, and have won 2 of the last 3 meetings between the two sides, beating Patronato 2-1 away four months ago.
Key Players
- Lautaro Gordillo has been their spark since day one, leading the side's scoring charts with seven Primera Nacional 2026 goals from 15 appearances, but Walter Montoya is the man that gives Gimnasia control of the middle of the field and allows Azconzábal's men to progress the ball and build those attacks.
- Hernán Rivero is their best threat up front with two goals in 15 Primera Nacional 2026 appearances, but the squad have struggled to be decisive with the ball and have averaged just 0.33 goals per match on their travels this season.
Betting Insights
- The home side look the more likely winners on Sunday, but the odds and both sides' recent form points to a tight game that the hosts can just about edge.
- We think Under 2.5 goals at 1.36 and Both teams to score - No at 1.52 will give you the best chance of landing a payoff, however, as the Gauchos will likely have to work for their victory.
Prediction
- The home side look the more likely winners on Sunday.
- The Gauchos will likely have to work for their victory.
