- Both teams are level on 18 points after 14 games, occupying 16th and 18th place respectively.
- CD Maipu have won three of their last five Primera Nacional 2026 matches (D1, L1).
- Chacarita Juniors have failed to win any of their six Primera Nacional 2026 away games, picking up just two draws and four losses.
Pragmatic Maipu to stifle Chaca’s possession
Sunday’s Primera Nacional clash between CD Maipu and Chacarita Juniors has the potential to be a cagey affair, with Chaca’s dismal away form suggesting that Maipu have enough to edge out their opponents. Our CD Maipu vs Chacarita Juniors prediction focuses on the hosts, who have never beaten Chacarita Juniors in two previous home games, but can boast a strong home record in Primera Nacional 2026, winning four of their six matches on their own patch and averaging 1.17 goals per home game.
Maipu’s recent form has been good since Mariano Raul Echeverria took charge in April 2026, with his pragmatic and vertical style of play making the side a tough team to beat at home. They have won their last two home matches, including a tight 1-0 win over mid-table Nueva Chicago.
Chacarita Juniors, meanwhile, have been somewhat inconsistent in recent weeks, winning three, drawing one and losing one of their last five Primera Nacional 2026 outings.
Cristian Emilio Grabinski’s side will look to build through the thirds and control games through patient possession and coordinated pressing, but their away form suggests that this style of game hasn’t been yielding results on the road. For a detailed assessment, refer to this CD Maipu vs Chacarita Juniors preview.
Echeverria’s men to win a tight game
Backing CD Maipu to snag a win at odds of 2.18 seems like the best play for Sunday’s Primera Nacional game given their home form and Chaca’s road struggles.
Echeverria has built a solid, compact unit on the back of their best attacking option Juan Gobetto, who has six Primera Nacional 2026 goals in 13 appearances, making him the leading scorer for the team.
For Chaca, meanwhile, Maximiliano Melendez is the man to watch, scoring three league goals, two of which have come in the last five games. Melendez has been particularly useful in recent outings, accounting for half of Chacarita’s goals in their last five matches.
The CD Maipu vs Chacarita Juniors betting tips suggest a home win for Maipu will be accompanied by an Under 2.5 goals prediction, with the home-win odds at 2.18 and Under 2.5 at 1.38. The odds on both teams to score - No are 1.59 and look very short for a reason, as Maipu have built their recent results on a sturdy defence, while Chaca have failed to win in six away matches and have scored just 0.33 goals per away game.
Maipu’s defensive solidity and Chaca’s lack of away goals leads us to believe that the hosts will have to grind out a win in this one, while their home record suggests they are more than capable of keeping a clean sheet. In summary, the CD Maipu vs Chacarita Juniors prediction leans towards a narrow home victory based on current form and statistics.
