All Boys vs Deportivo Madryn Prediction & Betting Tips (23 September)

All Boys welcome table-toppers Deportivo Madryn to Estadio Islas Malvinas in what promises to be a tightly contested clash in Argentina’s Primera Nacional. The hosts, currently 13th in Group A, have been grinding out results with a pragmatic approach under coach Aníbal Biggeri. Known for his defensive discipline, Biggeri has shaped All Boys into a compact 4-4-2 unit that rarely concedes heavily at home. Their recent form includes a string of draws, including a goalless stalemate against Deportivo Maipú and a 1-1 tie with Gimnasia y Tiro. Midfielder Juan Pablo Passaglia remains a key figure, contributing both energy and goals, while Julian Ceballos and Claudio Campostrini offer attacking sparks despite Campostrini’s current leg injury.

Deportivo Madryn, led by Leandro Gracián, arrive as league leaders with 56 points from 31 matches and a reputation for high pressing and wing-driven attacks. Gracián’s 4-4-2 setup is more aggressive than his counterpart’s, with German Rivero leading the scoring charts with nine goals in 23 appearances. Despite their dominance, Madryn’s away form has shown signs of vulnerability, failing to win in their last two road trips. Injuries to midfield anchor Juan Galeano, out with a torn lateral ligament until late October, could disrupt their rhythm. Nonetheless, their recent 1-0 victories over Alvarado and Los Andes suggest they remain dangerous, especially in transition.

Historically, this fixture has been evenly matched. Their last meeting in May saw Deportivo Madryn edge All Boys 2-1, a scoreline that could repeat itself given current trajectories. All Boys have not scored more than once in their last four home games, but their defensive resilience—conceding just 0.53 goals per home match—makes them a tough nut to crack. Deportivo Madryn, meanwhile, have scored in each of their last ten away fixtures, though they’ve also conceded in seven of those. This sets the stage for a game where both sides are likely to find the net, but neither will run away with it.

Expect a chess match of styles: Biggeri’s methodical shape-first philosophy versus Gracián’s vertical, pressing intensity. The key battleground will be the flanks, where Madryn’s pace could stretch All Boys’ disciplined lines. However, with the hosts boasting a solid home record and Madryn’s recent away dip, a 2-1 win for All Boys isn’t just wishful thinking—it’s a calculated risk. If Passaglia and Ceballos can exploit the gaps left by Galeano’s absence, and the backline holds firm, All Boys could pull off a surprise that reshuffles the top of the table.