All Boys vs Almagro Prediction & Betting Tips (26 July)

From the heart of Buenos Aires, All Boys continues to embody the gritty spirit of Argentine football in the Primera Nacional, the country's fiercely competitive second division. The league itself is a sprawling battleground of 38 teams, each vying for promotion to the top flight, and All Boys—currently mid-table—remains a club rooted in tradition and resilience. Their squad blends seasoned veterans like Hernán Grana and Juan Pablo Passaglia with emerging talents such as Julián Ceballos and Thiago Calone, who bring youthful energy and promise to the pitch. With a roster that reflects both experience and ambition, All Boys maintains its reputation as a club that nurtures talent and fights with heart, no matter the odds.

In a season marked by grit and growing pains, Almagro finds itself navigating the complexities of the Primera Nacional with quiet determination. Under the guidance of Jorge Luis Cordón, the team has shown flashes of resilience, though recent form suggests the coach is facing mounting pressure to turn things around. The squad features a mix of seasoned campaigners and rising prospects—names like Emiliano González in goal, Martín García and Ulises Yegros anchoring the defense, and midfielders such as Ángel González and Julián Vitale providing structure and creativity. Up front, Patricio Cucchi and Axel Rodríguez lead the charge, supported by younger talents like Tiziano Dornell and Joel Orlando. While results have been mixed, the foundation is there for a team that could surprise if it finds its rhythm.

When the rhythm of a season stumbles into repetition, it's telling. Almagro’s recent stretch of results paints a pattern of struggle—eight consecutive games without a win, four of which ended in defeat and two repeating draws against Alvarado. There's a noticeable lack of firepower in attack, underscored by multiple matches where they failed to score. Defensive lapses at key moments, particularly against Deportivo Madryn and Deportivo Maipú, have made their margins painfully slim. This persistent underperformance not only affects morale but also calls into question the tactical coherence under Jorge Luis Cordón, who hasn’t yet found a formula to turn the tide.

On the other side, All Boys step into this matchup with a tactical edge and psychological advantage. They’ve shown a capacity to hold their ground and apply pressure against middling teams, something Almagro has struggled to cope with. If All Boys can capitalize on Almagro’s tendency to concede late and their recurring issues in transition play, they’ll likely dominate possession and tempo. While Almagro may try to grind out a result through cautious buildup, they’ll need something radically different—both in confidence and approach—to avoid another frustrating chapter in their current slump.

All signs point to a narrow edge. Considering All Boys’ steadier form and Almagro’s ongoing scoring drought, a 1–0 scoreline feels like a realistic outcome for the July 26th clash. The home side has shown enough defensive discipline to keep a clean sheet against underperforming opposition, while their attack—though not explosive—has the ability to squeeze out a goal through sustained pressure. Almagro, for all its effort, continues to falter in the final third, and unless something drastically changes, it’s likely they’ll struggle again to break through.