- Gimnasia Jujuy are in top form, rarely losing, and boast one of the best defensive records in Zona B.
- The visitors are expected to win this contest with the odds of 3.23 suggesting they should do just that.
- Chicago have struggled in August, conceding multiple goals in losses.
An emotional match awaits at the República de Matedores
Two teams with contrasting playing styles will come together on Sunday when Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy take on Nueva Chicago at the República de Mataderos. The hosts are a compact, direct, and physical side who look to transition the ball and win from set plays or counter attacks. They’ll look to dominate in the air and often allow the opposition the majority of the possession.
Matías Módolo has built a very compact, well-organized side, who are very tough to break down. They look to press in waves and are efficient in possession. They can play some nice football on their day, but the Nueva Chicago vs Gimnasia Y Esgrima de Jujuy prediction points toward a club who have found success with their solidity and ability to grind out games to keep them at the top of the group.
They are currently top of the Zona B with 54 points, while Chicago are floating in the bottom half of the table with around 33-34 points and are miles away from the promotion race. A win for Gimnasia would solidify their place at the summit, while a rare win for Chicago could give their survival bid a much-needed boost. This Nueva Chicago vs Gimnasia Y Esgrima de Jujuy preview underlines the importance of this matchup for both teams.
Key players and recent form
Ignacio Rodríguez is a big threat for Chicago and starts regularly, while I. Maggi leads the club’s scoring this campaign. They’ve gone without a win in their last five matches though and it’s been a struggle for Maggi to receive service lately, which further influences our Nueva Chicago vs Gimnasia Y Esgrima de Jujuy prediction for the fixture.
Chicago are in poor form, failing to pick up a single win from their last five in all competitions. They’ve drawn twice and lost three, conceding multiple goals in each defeat. Gastón Lotitto took over as manager in June 2025 and the team is known to be pragmatic and set up to make them difficult to beat at home.
Gimnasia have a player who can make things happen in the final third, Cristian Menéndez. He’s a veteran in his second spell with the White & Blues and he’s contributed with goals this term. He scored in the reverse fixture and has been playing as a number ten, providing vision and creativity to their play.
Betting analysis
Gimnasia are a reliable club who have been in the hunt for promotion all year, while Chicago have been on the slide in the past month. Our Nueva Chicago vs Gimnasia Y Esgrima de Jujuy prediction is that Gimnasia are the clear favourites, and they should get the job done; however, the draw is an interesting option at 2.60 considering they often draw matches to maintain their position at the head of Zona B. Under 2.5 goals is an excellent alternative bet. Gimnasia can be shut out by the compact hosts in this one, and Chicago don't score a lot of goals at home.
The Nueva Chicago vs Gimnasia Y Esgrima de Jujuy betting tips suggest that the clash of their pressing-possession-based football and the reactive, compact midfield of Chicago should make this a close match, but Gimnasia can get the win and secure a vital three points for their promotion pursuit.
