Nueva Chicago

vs

San Martin de San Juan

Preview

Nueva Chicago

• Nueva Chicago sit 32nd in Primera Nacional 2026, San Martin de San Juan sit 17th.
• Nueva Chicago have won only 5 of 17 home games in Primera Nacional 2026, but lost only 4 of them.
• Gaston Lotitto's side, who have recently tried to combine possession football with an aggressive pressing game, have seen their momentum taken from them over the last few weeks and come into this game on the back of three straight defeats.
• They are favourites at 2.4, however, ahead of San Martin, who are 3.25, and the draw at 2.82.

San Martin de San Juan

• San Martin de San Juan have won only 4 of 17 away games in Primera Nacional 2026, but have drawn 5 of them.
• Alejandro Javier Schiapparelli has San Martin de San Juan set up in compact blocks with quick vertical transitions.
• A pragmatic approach that should frustrate and strike quickly against opponents, but one that has not brought enough results in the second half of the season.
• San Martin have a 4-5-8 record from 17 away games, but El Torito can be a tough opponent on their own patch and a home win or a tie looks the way to go for primary bets.

Betting Insights

• There has not been much to like about the home side's form in the last five, W1 D1 L3, but they are at their best when they can get the ball moving in the first half as opposed to the second.
• Under 2.5 at 1.42 looks a fit with the script while Both Teams to Score - No at 1.62 also matches.

Key Players

Prediction

• Expect a tight, low-scoring game given Nueva Chicago's recent three straight defeats and their mixed home record.
• San Martin de San Juan's compact, pragmatic shape and their tendency to pick up draws on the road suggests they will keep this match close.
• Backing a home win or draw and markets like under 2.5 (1.42) or Both Teams to Score - No (1.62) looks sensible based on the form and styles on show.