Chacarita Juniors face Nueva Chicago on Saturday, Oct 31 at 9:00 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.

Chacarita Juniors come into this fixture struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5). Nueva Chicago travel struggling badly (1W 4L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

Despite playing at home, Chacarita Juniors face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Nueva Chicago have won 4 of 10 encounters, with 5 draws. Their last encounter ended in Chacarita Juniors won 0–2. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.6 per game in recent meetings.

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