Gimnasia y Esgrima Reserve enter this fixture in excellent form, having secured five wins in their last eight matches while conceding just four goals in that span.

The hosts, Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza Reserve, have struggled heavily for consistency, particularly in the final third, where they have failed to score in five of their last eight outings.

On the road, the visitors have been highly effective, keeping three clean sheets in their last five away trips and picking up impressive victories against strong academies like River Plate and San Lorenzo.

Home advantage has offered little comfort to Mendoza, who have lost three of their last four matches on their own turf and look vulnerable against organized opposition.

Given the stark contrast in momentum and defensive reliability, the visitors are well-positioned to control the tempo, making the double chance market the safest approach.