- Güemes have won their last three Primera Nacional encounters with Nueva Chicago without conceding more than one goal.
- Güemes play a vertical, pressing game with lots of width while Nueva Chicago will defend compactly when on the ball.
- Güemes are odds-on favorites at 1.82 with the visitors 5.12 on the betting lines, while the draw is 2.82.
Intense opening clash awaits in Santiago del Estero
Two teams that finished in mid-table positions during their 2025 Primera Nacional campaigns will face off on Sunday when Club Atletico Guemes take on Nueva Chicago in Santiago del Estero. The home side finished up in 11th place in Zone B, just one place above the visitors in 12th, so there is no clear favourite on the basis of last season’s performances according to our Club Atletico Guemes vs Nueva Chicago prediction.
Guemes have had a mixed bag of results during the closing stages of 2025, with a series of narrow wins and draws illustrating a transition phase under Juan Vita, who took over in November last year. This Club Atletico Guemes vs Nueva Chicago preview highlights how the coach has the side playing with an intense, pressing game where they compete for the ball in every area of the pitch and flood the wings to force turnovers and transition quickly.
Maximiliano Casa and Maximiliano Álvarez provide the aerial threat up front for Guemes while Tomás Galván and Matías Fissore provide the grit in midfield and can play with the intensity that Vita demands. According to this Club Atletico Guemes vs Nueva Chicago prediction, they should have too much energy and experience for Chicago to handle on Sunday.
Lotito’s Chicago can be frustrating to play against
Nueva Chicago have also had mixed results at the end of 2025, with Gastón Lotito’s side clearly improving defensively but not yet producing enough in attack to make a statement. Lotito has been in charge of Chicago since June 2025 and has made a slow transformation to a team that is defensively sound, compact and can be a little frustrating to try and break down when considering Club Atletico Guemes vs Nueva Chicago prediction.
Emiliano Méndez is the anchor of the midfield, with young talent like Gonzalo Muscia providing energy and balance to the side. Tomás Rodríguez is Chicago’s danger man up front, having scored key goals in Lotito’s first matches as coach, and provides the most creativity in the team.
Güemes have recent history against the Torito
Guemes are a clear favorite to take the three points in this game but it will not be easy for them against a side that has clearly improved defensively during the last six months. Under the sun in the heat of Santiago del Estero, where a yellow weather warning has been issued for the chance of thunderstorms, the pace of this game could be slowed down, which makes our Club Atletico Guemes vs Nueva Chicago betting tips particularly relevant.
Backing under 2.5 goals, which is a short but fair 1.29, looks the best play here and the draw at 2.82 is also tempting due to the closeness of the two teams in the Primera Nacional standings and the fact that Guemes have won all three previous Primera Nacional meetings between the two sides.
The hosts have the home advantage, however, and Vita’s side could start the 2026 season with a much-needed victory if they can outplay their visitors, who will be looking to prove that their defensive improvements can earn them points on the road.
