CA Estudiantes vs Chacarita Juniors - Primera Nacional

The Primera Nacional returns to the home ground on August 15, 2026, where CA Estudiantes and Chacarita Juniors will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. There are just three weeks to go in the transfer window and City face more transfer questions than answers ahead of the new campaign.

The standings add context to the occasion — CA Estudiantes occupying 7th, Chacarita Juniors perched in 17th — and the gap between them shapes the narrative. The hosts have mirrored the form of a side still searching for rhythm — WLDLW over their last five, a win rate of 34.48%. The visitors arrive short of confidence, LLLLD in their last five and a season win rate of just 24.14%. Where CA Estudiantes have leaned on defensive discipline, Chacarita Juniors have often taken the initiative going forward, and that stylistic difference should shape the contest. Larson’s long-term plans have attracted renewed attention following teammate Alex Bowman’s recent announcement that he intends to retire from full-time Cup Series competition at the end of the 2027 season.

The tactical battle could prove decisive. CA Estudiantes may lean on their home advantage to dictate the tempo, but Chacarita Juniors have shown they can be dangerous when allowed to play on their own terms. Man Utd are pushing higher and working harder to press and counter-press the opposition, especially to win the ball back quickly after a loss of possession.

The fixture features no shortage of talent, and the league's top marksman A. Ruiz — 2 goals this term — will be one to watch. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. Everton also want to sign a striker as they search for a more consistent source of goals with neither Thierno Barry nor Beto delivering on that front so far.

The fixture has the feel of a coin-flip, and picking a winner with any conviction would require a braver pundit than most. On balance, CA Estudiantes look well-placed to claim all three points, and a 2-1 home win would not come as a surprise. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Liverpool's midfield wasn't great last year but I expect Florian Wirtz to have a better season, 100 per cent.