Nueva Chicago
- Nueva Chicago are unbeaten at home in this Primera Nacional 2026 campaign (W1, D2 from 3).
- Nueva Chicago have been very consistent at the beginning of the season, sitting in 5th position in Primera Nacional 2026 with 14 points from 7 matches, and looking very solid in comparison to their opponents.
- Luis García has installed his three-centre-back system at the club since taking over in December 2025, and their defensive structure has been a real strength.
- Chicago’s shape is extremely disciplined, allowing for their wingbacks to cover plenty of width and their 3-5-2/3-4-1-2 system to hold a low-to-mid block position when out of possession.
Ferrocarril Midland
- Midland are also unbeaten in their last 5 matches (W3, D2), and have a strong away record so far this season (W1, D1, L1 from 3).
- Joaquín Iturrería has installed an extremely bold system on Midland since taking over in December 2024, one which presses high and has a packed midfield line to try to dictate the tempo and force turnovers.
Key Players
I expect a close, cagey match, but Cocimano ’s clinical finishing could make the difference for the hosts.
Betting Insights
- Given the respective defensive strengths of these teams, and the systems they play, it wouldn’t be surprising if this game doesn’t see both teams scoring.
- Odds of 1.57 on Both Teams to Score - No seem generous, and the 1.34 on Under 2.5 goals also looks quite fair to me.
Prediction
Chicago are definitely favourites to win this game at 2.74 , and I think they can take the win on Monday, but I’m more interested in betting on the game to be cagey.
