- Standings: Atletico de Rafaela are 15th in Primera Nacional 2026 on 35 points from 25 games. Tristan Suarez are 2nd on 48 points.
- Head-to-head: Atletico de Rafaela are unbeaten in the last 3 games between the two clubs (W1, D2).
In-form Tristan Suarez looking to take the points
Rafaela overview
Atletico de Rafaela are a decent side, but they are unlikely to trouble the promotion race in Primera Nacional 2026, sitting 15th in the table with 35 points from 25 matches. They have been solid at home in recent months, winning two, drawing two and losing one of their last five games, while La Crema are two wins, one draw and zero losses from their last three home fixtures (W2, D1, L0).
Fernando Quiroz has Rafaela playing with structure, energy and attacking intent, with a compact back four, full backs who can cover ground, and width that feeds into quick, vertical play.
- In Primera Nacional 2026, Atletico de Rafaela have won eight, drawn three and lost two at Estadio Nuevo Monumental, conceding just six goals in 13 fixtures.
- Tristan Suarez, meanwhile, have been ruthless in their last two fixtures, beating Almirante Brown 3-1 and Agropecuario 2-0, and they arrive at Estadio Nuevo Monumental on Saturday having won five in a row.
Suarez threat
Jose Maria Martinez has the Lechero drilled into a 4-4-2 that is built on structure, patience and punishing opponents on the counterattack.
The stats and form suggest this game should be tight, but the visitors' superior league position and current form gives them the edge, even though the odds are almost identical for both teams (2.72 for Rafaela, 3.16 for Suarez).
The head-to-head record, and recent games of both clubs, indicate that under 2.5 goals at 1.25 and Both Teams to Score No at 1.44 also fit the script, as these two sides look set to get caught in a cagey match.
Martinez to edge it for the Lechero
Tactical contrast
The contrasting styles of these two clubs makes this game look like a match between control and intensity, and Rafaela's pressing game and width should test Tristan Suarez's low block and transition play.
Goal threats
Martinez has the form and the freshness to edge this close game, with Tristan Suarez's top scorer Maximiliano Alvarez (six goals in 21 games), while Becker has scored four in their five-game surge.
Martiniano Moreno leads Atletico de Rafaela's scoring charts with six goals in 22 appearances and will be La Crema's most reliable threat up top.
