Colon Santa Fe vs Los Andes - Primera Nacional

A fascinating Primera Nacional chapter awaits on September 20, 2026 when Colon Santa Fe take on Los Andes at the home ground — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. Enzo Maresca verdict on Michael Carrick and Manchester United fixture issue - 'you need to adapt'.

Colon Santa Fe head into the contest positioned 6th in the Primera Nacional standings, while Los Andes arrive sitting 9th. It has been a solid if unspectacular run for the hosts — LDLWW across their last five with a win rate of 41.38% — and they will want to push on from here. The visitors have been a mixed bag on the road, DDDDL in their last five and a win rate of 27.59% reflecting their unpredictability. Where Colon Santa Fe have leaned on defensive discipline, Los Andes have often taken the initiative going forward, and that stylistic difference should shape the contest. Phil Foden was handed a free role in the No 10 position behind striker Muamba, who scored in consecutive pre-season games.

Set-piece efficiency could prove the difference on the night. Both Colon Santa Fe and Los Andes have invested time in dead-ball situations this season, and a single corner or free-kick may settle it. What Bryson DeChambeau claimed about LIV Golf’s future back in 2022 In 2022, DeChambeau took part in his first ever press conference after joining LIV Golf.

Individual quality could tip the balance. The league's leading scorer A. Ruiz, with 2 goals to his name this season, is a reminder of the firepower on display. Discipline at the back and sharpness in front of goal will likely tilt the balance one way or the other. Lewis Hall in pre-season action for Newcastle United(Image: Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images) Manchester United start their Premier League away to Hull City, who have just confirmed the signing of highly-rated Norwegian midfielder Jens Hjerto-Dahl.

With the sides closely matched, the outcome may well hinge on which team takes its chances on the day. Given the balance of the numbers, Colon Santa Fe should have enough to edge it — a 2-1 victory looks the most likely outcome. Whatever the outcome, the Primera Nacional fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. The club are understood to favour a profile closer to Aurelien Tchouameni or a Premier League‑proven alternative rather than Manu Kone.