Atletico Rafaela face Nueva Chicago on Saturday, Jul 18 at 10:00 PM in a basement battle that neither side can afford to lose. Both clubs are deep in the relegation picture in the Primera Nacional, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.

Atletico Rafaela come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 1D 2L). Nueva Chicago travel struggling badly (0W 3L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

In 8 previous meetings, Atletico Rafaela lead 1–3 with 4 draws. Their last encounter ended in Nueva Chicago won 5–1.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Atletico Rafaela a slight edge, but Nueva Chicago are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.