- Godoy Cruz are unbeaten in 12 home matches in Primera Nacional 2026 (W8, D4, L0) and have conceded just 8 goals.
- Maipú have only won twice on the road in Primera Nacional 2026, drawing 3 and losing 7.
- Godoy Cruz have won the last 3 games in Mendoza.
Godoy Cruz to win a tight derby
Godoy Cruz sit 9th in Primera Nacional 2026 with 37 points from 23 games, but they've made Mendoza a real fortress, and they've won 4 of their last 5 in all competitions.
Pablo De Muner has molded Godoy Cruz into a possession-first, high-press unit that likes to build from the back. Martin Pino is their most prolific finisher with 9 goals in 23 matches, while Axel Rodriguez has found the net 3 times in their last 5 games, giving Godoy Cruz a bit of extra bite.
Their latest two results - a 4-2 win at home to Atlanta and a 2-0 loss away to CA Ferrocarril Midland - are a pretty good indicator of their form. They've won 8 of their 12 home games in Primera Nacional 2026, losing none.
CD Maipú are 16th in Primera Nacional 2026 with 32 points from 24 matches, so they come into this one as the table laggards. Mariano Raul Echeverria's men are solid and versatile, with a lower block and selective pressing that lends itself to rapid counter-attacks. Juan Gobetto is their main scoring threat with 6 goals in 21 appearances and he will have to be clinical if his side are to get anything on Saturday. This Godoy Cruz vs CD Maipu preview suggests a competitive clash, with both sides having clear strengths and weaknesses.
Side with the hosts
Maipú's form is mixed with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5. A 4-2 home win over Atlanta was followed by a 2-0 away loss to CA Ferrocarril Midland, but this will be a tough assignment. Godoy Cruz have won the last 3 at this venue and the Tomba should edge this one, although the odds are at 1.62 with Maipú 6.43 and the draw 3.3. This is a tense Mendoza derby between two sides that will want to claim bragging rights in Primera Nacional 2026 and we think it could stay tight for long spells, so an alternative is Under 2.5 goals at 1.52. Our Godoy Cruz vs CD Maipu prediction is a narrow home win, and the Godoy Cruz vs CD Maipu betting tips point to backing the hosts and keeping an eye on a low-scoring game.
