- Chacarita form: Chacarita Juniors have won 2 of their last 5 matches (D1, L2).
- Temperley form: Temperley have won 1 of their last 5 games (D2, L2).
- Home/Away form: The home side has not lost at home in their previous 2 games (W2), while the visitors have gone winless in their past 3 away fixtures (D2, L1).
Mid-table matchup could be a close one in Buenos Aires
This Sunday’s matchup in Primera Nacional 2026 between Chacarita Juniors (22nd, 18 points from 15 games) and Temperley (17th, 20 points from 15) is a mid-table clash of sides with virtually identical records. However, the stakes are raised slightly in this matchup due to the fact that it could have a bearing on the playoffs in Zona 2. While the hosts have been unconvincing, their form has been slightly better over the last few weeks with consecutive home victories and no losses.
Cristian Emilio Grabinski has set up his side to play a patient, possession-based style of soccer, while their build-up has been structured and compact, with the ball moving through the center of the field.
Temperley are a threat on the counter
Temperley's approach
In contrast, Nicolas Domingo has fostered a much more dynamic style of play since taking over at Temperley in December 2025. El Celeste have pressed opponents from midfield and have been a threat on the break, particularly with their veteran attackers.
Midfield showdown
That should make for a fascinating midfield battle between two contrasting styles and the visitors will test the patience of the hosts this Sunday.
Don’t expect too much goalmouth action
Chacarita Juniors are unbeaten in their last 2 home games, while Temperley have won just 1 of their 9 away fixtures in Primera Nacional 2026 (D6, L2). The home team is rightly favored at 2.05, but our main selection for this match is ‘Under 2.5 goals’ at 1.38 as there should not be much in it.
Both teams have been solid at the back this term and both coaches have been disciplined in their systems. Chacarita have been particularly solid at their own ground, conceding just 0.75 goals per game across 8 home matches this season.
Chacarita can edge out Temperley
Both sides are unlikely to score in this encounter, which is reflected in the low odds for BTTS at 1.57. Given the defensive records of each side, as well as their preferred systems, we think a narrow home victory is the most likely outcome in this contest.
However, Melendez’s recent form has been crucial for El Funebrero, netting more than half of their goals in their recent 5 games, and he could be the difference in a tight contest.
- El Funebrero have been much the better side at their own stadium, winning 5 of their 8 matches this term, and they can edge out a Temperley side that has conceded just 5 goals in 9 away games this campaign.
- Maximiliano Melendez has scored 4 goals in 15 league games for Chacarita, and 3 of them have come in their last 5.
- Pedro Souto has been on a hot streak for the visitors with 2 of their last 4 goals coming via his boot.
