Nueva Chicago vs Gimnasia Jujuy - Primera Nacional

When Nueva Chicago and Gimnasia Jujuy clash at the home ground on October 17, 2026, the stakes extend well beyond a single result — this is a Primera Nacional fixture that carries real weight for both clubs. The 74-year-old Hoops boss admitted that "it'll be a bit strange not having the (Celtic) fans in but I'm nervously and excitedly looking forward to it; it's a great fixture" and also spoke about the police visit.

Nueva Chicago head into the contest positioned 16th in the Primera Nacional standings, while Gimnasia Jujuy arrive sitting 4th. Nueva Chicago have blown hot and cold, LLWDL across their last five and a win rate of 27.27% that leaves room for improvement. Gimnasia Jujuy travel in decent nick, DLDDW in their last five and a win rate of 45.45% this season. Their respective approaches this season have differed noticeably, and the tactical contrast could prove telling. Man City defiant and top of the table - but Anfield delivers its own verdict.

How the two sides approach the contest strategically will be key. Nueva Chicago will want to control proceedings in front of their own supporters, while Gimnasia Jujuy will back themselves to cause problems on the break. Florian Wirtz lost possession 17 times in Liverpool's 3-0 home defeat to Manchester City, more than any other player.

The fixture features no shortage of talent, and the league's top marksman A. Ruiz — 2 goals this term — will be one to watch. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. Reports from the Corriere dello Sport claim that Lazio could be interested in a potential loan deal for the towering Italy centre-forward.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. Despite the home advantage enjoyed by Nueva Chicago, the weight of evidence favours Gimnasia Jujuy — a 1-2 away win is the call. With positions in the Primera Nacional table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. That would lead most to think that Rahm is likely to spend the 2027 season on the DP World Tour.