- Jujuy lead Primera Nacional 2026 table with 23 points from 11 games, while Tiro sit 30th with 12 from 12.
- Gimnasia y Tiro have won two of their seven home games in Primera Nacional 2026, scoring only eight goals.
- Jujuy are in much better form, losing one of their last five (W2, D2), while Tiro have lost four of their last five (W1).
Intense northern clásico expected to go Jujuy’s way
Jujuy should justify a narrow favorite's odds for Sunday’s northern derby against struggling Gimnasia y Tiro, but a goal-rich game may not be guaranteed in what could turn into a frustratingly tight clash of styles. This Gimnasia y Tiro vs Gimnasia Y Esgrima de Jujuy prediction is informed by recent performances and the strengths each team has shown this season.
Jujuy have been the best Primera Nacional 2026 side so far, sitting top with 23 points from 11 matches. Hernan Pellerano’s men have built their success on a high-tempo, pressing game with lots of collective work rate and pace in transition that have overwhelmed opponents in the opening games of the season.
The White and Whites’ latest outing, a 1-0 win over Temperley at home, was followed by a solid 1-1 away draw to Deportivo Maipu and then a 2-0 defeat to San Martin de Tucuman.
Jujuy’s away record of 1.00 goals scored and 1.60 conceded shows they’re playing to win every game, but that they are also vulnerable to the counterattack and will need to improve on the road if they’re to keep their position at the top of Primera Nacional 2026. For those looking for Gimnasia y Tiro vs Gimnasia Y Esgrima de Jujuy betting tips, it’s worth noting that Jujuy’s defensive vulnerabilities could influence the outcome.
Tiro’s defensive game plan may not suit them
Tiro have won only two of their previous seven home matches in Primera Nacional 2026, hitting just eight goals at El Gigante del Norte. According to our Gimnasia y Tiro vs Gimnasia Y Esgrima de Jujuy preview, Juan Manuel Azconzabal, who took over as head coach in April 2026, has been attempting to get his side back on track with pragmatic setups based on compact defensive lines and counterattacking play, which isn’t going to suit the visitors at all.
Gimnasia y Tiro come into this fixture with a very poor record, having lost four and won one of their past five matches - a 2-3 home defeat to Agropecuario, 1-0 defeat away to Atletico de Rafaela and a 1-0 home win over San Martin Tucuman.
The hosts’ top scorer this term is attacking midfielder Lautaro Gordillo, who has 6 goals in 11 league appearances, while Cristian Menendez is Jujuy’s key man with five in 11.
Jujuy have won one and drawn one of the last two meetings between the clubs, most recently beating Tiro 2-0 at home in Primera Nacional 2024. The Gimnasia y Tiro vs Gimnasia Y Esgrima de Jujuy prediction is that Tiro have never beaten Jujuy on home turf in recent history so it’s likely to be a long evening for El Albiceleste.
