The tricolor side aims to rebound and restore momentum, while the saintly squad looks to preserve its standing within the group’s tightened order.
The upcoming clash between Almagro and San Martin de Tucumán is set for the Tres de Febrero stadium this Sunday, with kickoff at 5:10 pm local time. It marks a pivotal moment on the twenty sixth date of Group A in the 2023 First National season, where every point can reshape fate for both teams.
So how did the teams arrive here? The Tricolor endured a 0-2 loss on the road at Nueva Chicago, extending a winless stretch to three matches. That skid has left Fernando Ruíz’s squad hovering near the relegation zone with 25 points, heightening the stakes of this weekend’s confrontation.
By contrast, San Martin de Tucumán stopped a two-match drought by squeezing past San Telmo in Mendoza. The narrow victory kept them in the upper tier of the table with 37 points, and they intend to safeguard their position to stay in the promotion chase as the weeks unfold.
The most recent encounter between these clubs occurred on March 19, when Pablo Frontini’s team prevailed thanks to a solitary goal from Agustín Colazo.
It should be noted that the championship divides into two zones, one consisting of 18 teams and the other with 19, with each club playing a double round robin against all opponents. The top two clubs will contest a final to decide the first promotion, while the loser and teams finishing from second to eighth enter a reduced playoff. The bottom sides will drop out of the competition, and the penultimate team in each group will participate in a repechage to avoid relegation.
Fans can explore the possibilities to watch the match live on television and online as the action unfolds.
The best preview and statistics of the match are highlighted by GOAL for readers who want deeper analysis before kickoff.
ALMAGRO USA. SAN MARTIN DE TUCUMAN: DATE AND TIME OF THE START
HOW TO SEE ALMAGRO USA. SAN MARTÍN DE TUCUMAN ONLINE: CHANNELS AND TRANSMISSIONS
THE COMPARISON OF THE TEAMS
THE FORMATIONS AND REPLACEMENTS
HEAD TO HEAD: THE LAST 5 MEETINGS
THIS IS HOW THE TABLE OF GROUP A WORKS
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All details reflect current standings and recent results as reported by analysts covering the league and match statistics for the 2023 season of the First National Division.