- Chacarita are winless in their last two home games against Gimnasia Y Esgrima de Jujuy.
- Chacarita are without a win in their last five matches (D2, L3).
- Gimnasia Y Esgrima de Jujuy come into this matchup on the back of two consecutive wins.
Chess match anticipated in Jujuy
This Chacarita Juniors vs Gimnasia Y Esgrima de Jujuy preview highlights that Chacarita Juniors head into the second round of Primera Nacional 2026 games in 13th position with one point on the board after Sunday’s 1-1 home draw with San Martin de San Juan. In the same round of Primera Nacional 2026, Gimnasia Y Esgrima de Jujuy sit above Chacarita in 6th with three points after edging Ferrocarril Midland 2-1 at home.
Chacarita boss Matias Modolo will be up against his old club on Sunday as he attempts to continue his pragmatic rebuild at the club. Modolo’s team are a structure-first side, with a 4-4-2 base that can be altered depending on whether they need to press, sit deep or have the ball. Either way, roles are clear and they transition quickly with discipline.
The visitors set up in a similar fashion, but are far more conservative, risk-averse and patient. They press with calmness and operate in a controlled manner when out of possession with an experienced and organised block. Both teams are similar enough to suggest a chess match on Sunday, although Chacarita’s more proactive pressing and vertical nature could lead to moments of chaos. In light of this, the Chacarita Juniors vs Gimnasia Y Esgrima de Jujuy prediction will be closely watched by fans expecting tactical battles.
Gimnasia Y have the momentum
Gimnasia Y boss Hernan Pellerano has instilled a clear identity on his side since taking the reins in November 2025, and they have the dominant head-to-head record coming into this fixture after winning the last two clashes, including a 2-0 home victory in Primera Nacional 2025.
The Chacarita Juniors vs Gimnasia Y Esgrima de Jujuy prediction takes into account that the visitors will be licking their lips at the prospect of this fixture after beating Chacarita 2-0 at home in Primera Nacional 2025, and progressing in the Copa Argentina with a dramatic penalty shootout win over Central Cordoba De Santiago. In terms of Chacarita Juniors vs Gimnasia Y Esgrima de Jujuy betting tips, Gimnasia’s momentum looks good, while Chacarita come into the game winless in their last five matches (D2, L3) and are without a win in their last three home games (D2, L1).
