9 de Julio Rafaela vs Bartolomé Mitre - Torneo Federal A

The Torneo Federal A returns to the home ground on September 13, 2026, where 9 de Julio Rafaela and Bartolomé Mitre will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. Ferencvaros v Real Madrid: Confirmed line-ups for Mourinho’s latest pre-season clash.

9 de Julio Rafaela head into the contest positioned 14th in the Torneo Federal A standings, while Bartolomé Mitre arrive sitting 9th. The hosts have mirrored the form of a side still searching for rhythm — LLLWW over their last five, a win rate of 38.89%. The visitors have been picking up results steadily, LWLDD over their last five with a campaign win rate of 43.75%. Goals could be in short supply or plentiful — 9 de Julio Rafaela average 1.56 per game to Bartolomé Mitre's 0.81, and that gap may dictate the rhythm of the contest. In terms of net spend, Liverpool topped the table with £219.4m, followed by Ipswich (£190.7m), Spurs (£176m) and Hull (£160.5m).

The tactical subplot is compelling: 9 de Julio Rafaela favour a possession-based game built on patience and control, while Bartolomé Mitre are happiest sitting deep and exploding forward on the counter — a classic contrast of philosophies. Every word from Enzo Maresca's press conference including Man City team news and Manchester derby admission.

The fixture features no shortage of talent, and the league's top marksman Imanol Iriberri — 3 goals this term — will be one to watch. Discipline at the back and sharpness in front of goal will likely tilt the balance one way or the other. The Sun claims Arsenal and United scouted the Shakhtar Donetsk forward, who scored a hat-trick against Kudrivka on Monday and is rated at £30million.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. The numbers tilt towards Bartolomé Mitre, and a 2-3 away win looks the more probable outcome. With positions in the Torneo Federal A table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. The club are understood to favour a profile closer to Aurelien Tchouameni or a Premier League‑proven alternative rather than Manu Kone.