Patronato de Parana desperately need points today at 10:00 PM in the Primera Nacional. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Gimnasia y Tiro come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 2D 1L). Patronato de Parana travel drawing too many games (4D in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. Gimnasia y Tiro won their last outing, while Patronato de Parana suffered defeat — home advantage backed by momentum.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Gimnasia y Tiro and Patronato de Parana have split their 4 meetings almost evenly (2W–1D–1W). Their last encounter ended in Patronato de Parana won 1–2.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Gimnasia y Tiro a slight edge, but Patronato de Parana are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.