Gimnasia Jujuy vs Belgrano Cordoba
PREDICTION / ANALYSIS / ODDS

Gimnasia Jujuy hosts Belgrano Cordoba in a decisive Copa Argentina Round of 32 knockout encounter at Estadio Unico Madre de Ciudades in Santiago del Estero on Saturday, 30 May 2026. Both sides have already qualified through earlier rounds and now face each other in a single-leg elimination tie where only one will advance. The winner progresses in Argentina's national cup competition.

Gimnasia Jujuy enters with mixed recent form: one win, three draws and one loss across their last five matches, scoring three goals and conceding four. They drew 1-1 against Gimnasia Y Tiro, won 1-0 versus Temperley, and suffered a 0-2 defeat to San Martin Tucuman. Belgrano Cordoba, meanwhile, arrives in outstanding form with four wins and one draw—unbeaten across five games—netting 11 goals while conceding just three. Recent victories include a 3-2 win over River Plate and a 2-0 triumph against Union Santa Fe, demonstrating attacking quality and resilience.

The bookmakers favour Belgrano Cordoba slightly, with away odds at 2.20, compared to Gimnasia Jujuy at 3.60 and a draw priced at 3.00. The statistical model suggests a tight contest, predicting 45% for each of home and draw outcomes versus 10% for an away victory. Double chance X2 (draw or away win) is available at 1.27, reflecting Belgrano Cordoba's superior recent form despite the venue disadvantage.

Smart angle: Belgrano Cordoba's recent form and defensive solidity make draw protection an attractive proposition. Back Double chance X2 at 1.27—you win if Belgrano Cordoba wins or the sides draw, hedging against home-ground advantage while exploiting the visiting side's superior momentum.