San Martin de Tucuman — Deportivo Maipu : Match Preview and Prediction for August 21,2025

Match Significance for San Martin

This match is a true test of strength for “San Martin”. While their last game against “Alvarado” ended in a goalless draw, the numbers speak volumes. The hosts completely controlled the match on their home ground.

Dominant Performance Metrics

Consider this: 56% ball possession, 13 shots on goal, and a remarkable 11 corner kicks. “Alvarado”‘s goalkeeper made 5 saves, which directly indicates the threat created at the opponent’s goal. “San Martin” pressed, created chances, but couldn’t break through the opponent’s defense.

The Home Advantage: La Ciudadela

A key factor here is the “La Ciudadela” stadium. This is a place where “San Martin” feels confident, and where any opponent faces a tough challenge. The team knows how to utilize its home ground, and the statistics from the last match confirm this.

Historical Head-to-Head Superiority

And most importantly, what you need to know before this game is the history of their head-to-head encounters. “San Martin” has won their last six consecutive matches against “Deportivo Maipu”. This trend is not an accident but a pattern, indicating tactical and gameplay superiority. In the first round of the current season, “San Martin” already defeated “Maipu” away with a score of 1-0.

Current Form of Deportivo Maipu

“Deportivo Maipu” approaches this away game in less than ideal form. The team just suffered a 1-0 defeat against “Gimnasia y Tiro”. This result broke their positive streak and raised questions about their performance away from home.

Away Game Struggles

Away performances are “Maipu”‘s Achilles’ heel. Looking at their away statistics this season: in 13 games, they’ve managed only 3 wins with 5 losses. The team has conceded 14 goals while scoring only 8. These figures clearly highlight their issues when playing away from their home ground.

Coaching Absence and Team Disarray

In the last lost match against “Gimnasia”, their coach Alexis Matteo received a direct red card. This adds to the nervousness and suggests a certain disarray within the team. Playing in Tucuman, a difficult away trip, without the head coach on the bench is a serious challenge.

Historical Disadvantage Against San Martin

Moreover, “Maipu” historically performs extremely poorly against “San Martin”. Six consecutive defeats constitute a significant psychological burden. The team from Mendoza simply cannot find the keys to unlock Tucuman’s defense and attack, and there are no preconditions for this situation to change now.