Tigre vs Claypole Prediction & Betting Tips (17 February)

Tigre and Claypole meet in the Copa Argentina round of 64 in Victoria on 17 February 2026, a classic cup pairing between a top-flight side and a modest outfit from the lower divisions. The match will be played at Estadio José Dellagiovanna, with Tigre enjoying clear favoritism thanks to a vastly superior squad value and recent experience in Argentina’s top competitions. The draw for this edition of the Copa Argentina, finalized in the last couple of months, set up this intriguing clash where ambitious Tigre will try to avoid an upset against battling Claypole.

In the build-up to this tie, Tigre’s recent form offers encouraging signs for their supporters. Over the past weeks they have been sharpening up in league action, including a solid 2–0 home win against Estudiantes de Río Cuarto and competitive performances in late 2025 against Racing and Lanús. Their calendar around February is busy, with another Copa Argentina date and league duties, but the squad’s depth and the guidance of coach Diego Dabove should help them rotate intelligently. For more context on their current trajectory, you can also look at how they are projected in clashes like Belgrano vs Tigre.

Claypole arrive as clear underdogs, but their presence in the main draw of the Copa Argentina is already a small success story for a club of their size. Coming from the lower categories, they are used to tight, physical contests and will try to slow the tempo, defend deep, and look for counters or set pieces. In recent campaigns they have been involved in fixtures such as Claypole vs Def. de Cambaceres and Claypole vs Puerto Nuevo, battles that forged their competitive edge even if they rarely make national headlines. Facing a side like Tigre on neutral cup terms is a major step up in difficulty.

Tactically, Tigre should dominate possession, using their technical midfield and wide players to stretch Claypole’s compact block, while the visitors will likely crowd their own box and hope to frustrate. The difference in squad value, recent top-level experience, and attacking options all point toward a one-sided encounter if Tigre maintain focus and convert early chances. Claypole’s best hope lies in keeping the scoreline tight for as long as possible, but over ninety minutes the gap may simply be too large. With that in mind, our correct-score prediction for Tigre vs Claypole is a controlled 3–0 home vict