- Recent form: Central Norte Salta have been drawing more matches than winning or losing recently (D2, L0 from last two at home).
- Away form: Godoy Cruz have been struggling on the road (L3 from last three).
- Away scoring: Godoy Cruz have scored an average of only 0.38 goals per away game in Primera Nacional 2026, scoring just three goals in eight road games.
Tight game in Salta as Godoy Cruz head for the Cordillera
A close and cagey affair is expected when Central Norte Salta, 35th in Primera Nacional 2026 with 15 points from 17 matches, take on Godoy Cruz, 13th with 25 points from 17 and trying to make a move up the table, on Sunday. Central have picked up a bit recently, winning one, drawing two and losing two of their last five. Godoy Cruz have a similar record, with two wins and three losses from their last five.
Recent matches:
- Central Norte's last three matches have seen a 1-1 home draw with CA Chaco For Ever, a 2-1 away loss to Acassuso, and a 0-0 home draw with San Telmo.
- Godoy Cruz have lost their last three away from home.
Tactical setup:
Godoy Cruz boss Pablo De Muner, who took over in May 2026, is a talented tactician who has installed flexibility in his 4-4-2 formation, which can play with possession, move the ball through the thirds, or attack directly depending on the opponent and the flow of the game. They also adjust their tempo and pressing style according to the match, although the Cordobian outfit have struggled to find the net on their travels recently, scoring just 3 goals in 8 away games.
Central Norte, meanwhile, are more of a single-system team, with a preference for 4-4-2 or 4-1-3-2 set-ups that are physically intense, with compact defending and a focus on transitions. Mario Sciacqua, who took over as head coach in April 2026, has developed a team that plays with a high work-rate and intensity, which could disrupt Godoy Cruz's flexible system on Sunday.
Key players:
Julian Lopez has been Central Norte's most impressive player this season, netting two Primera Nacional goals in 11 appearances, while Martin Pino, with seven goals in 17 league games, has been a key figure for Godoy Cruz, scoring three of their last six. The home side will look to keep the visitors' most dangerous player quiet, which could lead to another low-scoring, tense game.
The hosts are in good form at home, having drawn two and lost none of their last two, while Godoy Cruz have lost their last three on the road, so it looks as if the draw is the best value on the match result market. Salta's altitude will also be a factor and Godoy Cruz's struggles for goals on the road are likely to continue in this game.
There probably won't be many chances in this one, so the BTTS no bet and under 2.5 goals look solid.
