San Telmo vs Los Andes - Primera Nacional

The history between San Telmo and Los Andes lends this Primera Nacional fixture an extra layer of spice, and when the two walk out at the home ground on September 5, 2026, recent encounters will be on everyone's mind. 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.

In the Primera Nacional table, San Telmo currently occupy 16th and Los Andes sit 9th, and the context adds genuine weight to what is already an intriguing fixture. Results have been in short supply for the hosts, with W across their last five and a campaign win rate of 24.14% that makes for grim reading. 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. The contrast in attacking output — 0.79 versus 0.76 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. The fact that Oxford ultimately fell five points short of the total needed to stay in the Championship shows that it would have required top-half - almost play-off - form during the second half of the season.

How the two sides approach the contest strategically will be key. San Telmo will want to control proceedings in front of their own supporters, while Los Andes will back themselves to cause problems on the break. In attack, Brazilian forward Kaua Elias has emerged as a name of interest, with United scouts watching the Shakhtar Donetsk striker after his hat‑trick against Kudrivka on Monday.

When A. Ruiz is on the pitch — 2 goals to his name this term — moments of magic are never far away, and the Primera Nacional's top scorer will be central to how this one unfolds. The wide areas will be a key battleground, with full-backs and wingers on either side capable of swinging the contest one way or the other. The Knicks forward recently told Fadeaway World that he has already “moved on” from the tip-in ahead of next season.

The fixture has the feel of a coin-flip, and picking a winner with any conviction would require a braver pundit than most. Given the balance of the numbers, Los Andes look capable of springing a surprise on the road — a 1-2 away victory is a distinct possibility. The result at the home ground could resonate well beyond matchday in the Primera Nacional picture. 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.