- Head-to-head: CD Maipu are unbeaten in 2 games against Tristan Suarez, winning 1-0 here in Primera Nacional 2025.
- Recent away trips: Tristan Suarez have failed to win on their last 3 trips to CD Maipu.
- Away form: Tristan Suarez are difficult to beat on the road, losing just 1 and conceding just 0.57 goals per game away in Primera Nacional 2026.
No classic rivalry, but plenty of importance
Although this is not a classic rivalry in Argentina, both clubs have plenty to gain in the Primera Nacional Zona B playoff race and this will be a hard-fought game. CD Maipu are 15th in the table after taking 21 points from their 16 games in Primera Nacional 2026 while Tristan Suarez are 8th with 26 and have had a much more impressive campaign to date.
Mariano Raul Echeverria has taken charge of Maipu recently and has seemingly been able to instil some much needed structure into the team. They have always had a forward thinking ethos but the manager has managed to transition them towards a more balanced and disciplined approach without losing the ability to stretch teams wide.
Solidity in defence and discipline in midfield
Defensive shape and style
Jose Maria Martinez's Tristan Suarez are a disciplined side who play with a very compact 4-4-2 system that prioritises collective solidarity and efficiency. They are not the most high-intensity pressing team, but do a good job of pressing the ball and looking to transition quickly.
- In the final third, Juan Gobetto is always a threat with 6 goals in 15 Primera Nacional 2026 games, but Franco Saccone has also chipped in with 3 in their last 10 and they have an extra edge with the current form man.
- Maximiliano Alvarez is their main goal threat with 6 in 14 Primera Nacional 2026 appearances and 2 in his last 5 games.
Form, prediction and bets
CD Maipu have 3 wins and 2 defeats in their last 5 games and Tristan Suarez are in solid, but unspectacular form with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5. This should be a tight game with a low number of goals and we feel home advantage could see Maipu edge this one.
CD Maipu to win at 2.17 is our main selection, while Under 2.5 goals at 1.39 and Both Teams to Score – No at 1.6 look good value bets too.
