In the chase for permanence, the Malevo will push to stay in the reduced zone, while the Albinegro fights to secure a lasting place in the standings.
The match will take place at Guillermo Laza Stadium, where Deportivo Riestra and Chaco Forever are set to collide on Friday at 3 p.m., a pivotal pairing in the twenty-sixth round of Group B of the 2023 First Nacional season.
How did they arrive here? The Malevo had a 13-game unbeaten run that had not occurred since the new coach took charge, following a defeat to Independiente de Rivadavia. Paraguayan striker Alex Arce remained the squad’s top scorer with 22 goals, leading the league, yet the Blanquinegros sat sixth in the table with 37 points.
On the other side, the Albinegro managed to climb out of the relegation and playoff zones by claiming a crucial 2-1 win over Racing de Córdoba in a match held at the Juan Alberto García stadium after three straight winless games. Ricardo Pancaldo’s side held a comfortable lead in Group B with 23 points, ahead of Tristán Suárez and Villa Dálmine who trailed closely.
In the first round a notable moment occurred when Chaco Forever finished a game with two players sent off after the dismissals of Joaquín Molina and Emir Faccioli. The goals for the match came from Matías Romero and Nicolás Silva, while Lázaro Romero scored the consolation for the opposing team through a late penalty call.
It is important to note that the championship is split into two groups — 18 teams in one and 19 in the other — with double round-robin play between all teams. The top team from each section faces off in a final to determine the first promotion. The loser drops to the Reduced, along with the teams finishing from second to eighth in the relegation zone, while the team with the fewest points at the end of the league automatically leaves the division. The second-to-last team in each group plays a playoff to avoid relegation.
Fans can look forward to learning how the match will unfold, with live and televised options available for viewing online. The best preview and statistics of the match are provided by Goal, offering insights on team form and key players while analyzing potential tactical setups and tactical trends for the game.
DEPORTIVO RIESTRA VS CHACO FOREVER: DATE AND START TIME
HOW TO WATCH DEPORTIVO RIESTRA VS CHACO FOREVER ONLINE
THE TEAMS COMPARED
FORMATIONS AND LINEUPS
HEAD TO HEAD: RECENT RESULTS
HOW THE GROUP B TABLE WORKS
ADDITIONAL NOTES
Note: This overview reflects current standings and schedule details as reported by Goal and league organizers for the ongoing season. The assessment captures recent form, head to head history, and the implications for promotion and relegation as the campaign advances.