Nueva Chicago face Patronato de Parana on Saturday, Sep 19 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.

Nueva Chicago come into this fixture struggling badly (1W 4L in last 5). Patronato de Parana, meanwhile, arrive drawing too many games (3D in last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Nueva Chicago head into this on the back of a defeat, while Patronato de Parana arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Nueva Chicago and Patronato de Parana have split their 5 meetings almost evenly (2W–2D–1W). Their last encounter ended in Nueva Chicago won 1–2.

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