Gimnasia y Tiro
- Gimnasia y Tiro are enduring a rough spell, winless in 5 games, with 4 consecutive defeats.
- Gimnasia y Tiro have won only 2 of their 7 league games at Estadio Gimnasia y Tiro, drawing 3 and losing 2.
- Gimnasia have had a tough time of it under Juan Manuel Azconzabal, who took over in April 2026, but he has tried to make the team as versatile as possible by playing in a 4-4-2 or crowding up the midfield to play a more patient game, as needed.
- Their recent outings include a 2-0 loss to Velez Sarsfield in the Copa Argentina and a 2-3 home defeat to Agropecuario in the league.
- Scoring is not a huge problem, but neither is conceding, averaging 1.14 goals scored and 1.00 goals conceded.
San Martin Tucuman
- San Martin Tucuman have been more consistent, winning 2 of their last 5 games, and losing only 2.
- San Martin Tucuman are 12th placed and are having a better season than 30th placed Gimnasia.
- After a 1-1 draw against Banfield in the Copa Argentina, San Martin beat Gimnasia Y Esgrima de Jujuy 2-0 at home.
- Andres Yllana, who took over at the end of 2025, has instilled a more disciplined, pragmatic approach, and a more solid and hungry squad than previously, who can hold their own against the better sides and push the teams around them.
Key Players
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Gimnasia attackers:
- Lautaro Gordillo is their main threat in the box with 6 goals in 11 league appearances this year.
- Nicolas Rinaldi has chipped in with 2 goals during their tough spell.
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San Martin attackers:
- San Martin are an expansive team, using their wide players and reference striker to break lines and get in behind defences with their speed.
- Diego Diellos is their main outlet, with 3 Primera Nacional goals in 10 appearances, usually arriving in the area at the right time.
Betting Insights
- It has been a tough few weeks for Gimnasia, who have lost 4 straight Primera Nacional games, and look likely to play with a deep defensive line against a visiting side with possession and patience.
- San Martin are good odds to get the 3 points on Sunday at 2.72.
Prediction
A San Martin win would be a valuable result for the away side.
