- CD Maipu are unbeaten in 5 matches (W3, D2), winning their last two at home.
- Nueva Chicago have lost their last 2 away games and are winless in 5 (D3, L2).
- At home, CD Maipu average 0.80 goals conceded per game.
Pragmatic Maipu can edge out entertaining Chicago
The CD Maipu vs Nueva Chicago prediction leans towards CD Maipu, who are favorites to defeat Nueva Chicago at 1.92 for Sunday’s Primera Nacional 2026 clash, but we’re keeping it safe on the total goals and both teams to score markets for this intriguing matchup. Under 2.5 goals is our choice at 1.5, while ‘Both Teams to Score - No’ is also a solid option at 1.65 for this clash between two sides in the bottom half of the division.
17th placed CD Maipu have 15 points from 12 games, two less than Nueva Chicago who are 15th in Primera Nacional 2026, after a further poor spell for El Torito. Luis Garcia’s men are winless in their last five, having drawn three and lost two.
This CD Maipu vs Nueva Chicago preview highlights that Maipu are in much better form, going unbeaten in their last five with three wins and two draws, after their most recent victory at home to Almagro 1-0. Mariano Raul Echeverria has instilled a pragmatic style in the club since taking charge in April 2026. El Cruzado del Valle are defensively disciplined, keeping a tight block in the center of the pitch and allowing few chances.
Chicago have the attacking players to pose a threat
In contrast, Chicago play a much higher tempo style of soccer and like to press the ball hard in the hope of catching teams off guard when they win the ball back. Garcia favors a 4-3-3 system and has pushed for his team to play fast-paced football with high intensity since he took over in December 2025.
The main threats for Chicago are in attack, where Sebastian Cocimano has netted four goals in 12 appearances this season, while Maipu have Juan Gobetto up front. He has scored six goals in 11 Primera Nacional 2026 appearances and all three of his goals in Maipu’s current five-game unbeaten run.
Considering the recent developments, our CD Maipu vs Nueva Chicago betting tips suggest this matchup should see two different styles of play, but we feel Maipu’s disciplined and pragmatic approach should see them edge out a Chicago side who have lost their verve in recent weeks. This CD Maipu vs Nueva Chicago prediction is likely to be a low-scoring game and only one team may be able to find a way through and get on the scoresheet.
