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Two mid-table sides from the Torneo Federal A 2026 meet in a fixture that carries real weight in the standings. CA 9 de Julio Rafaela, coached by Jeff Strasser, sit 54th in the overall standings with 3 points from 2 games, while El Linqueno, under Claudio Spontón, occupy 24th with 6 points from 3 matches. El Linqueno arrive in better shape: they have won their last two fixtures, including a 2-0 defeat of Douglas Haig, and carry a 67% win rate in 2026 compared to Rafaela’s 50%. The interesting angle here is that Rafaela’s only win this season came in a dramatic 3-2 comeback against Independiente Chivilcoy, a side whose own form read a chaotic mix of losses and draws. El Linqueno’s recent form (W-L-W) shows resilience after setbacks, which is a useful indicator for a team playing away from home in Argentine lower-league football, where road results often define promotion races.
To watch on the Rafaela side is whoever leads their forward line, given they scored 3 goals in their last outing against Chivilcoy. For El Linqueno, the key figure is their attacking outlet that produced a brace in the win over Douglas Haig, a side ranked 15th with 7 points, making that result genuinely impressive. Detailed player data was unavailable at time of writing, so lineup recommendations are based on match history patterns.
Hot stat: El Linqueno have scored in all three of their 2026 Torneo Federal A matches, netting 4 goals while conceding only 3, and have not been shut out once this season. Their only defeat came against Defensores Belgrano (VR), a side sitting 6th with 9 points, so the quality of opposition matters.
| 🏆 Tournament: | Torneo Federal A 2026, Regular Season |
| 🏟 Venue: | Argentina |
| 🗓️ Date: | 23.06.2026 |
| ⏰ Time: | 01:15 CEST |
CA 9 de Julio Rafaela vs El Linqueno Prediction
El Linqueno are the more consistent side at this point of the season. They have played one more match than Rafaela, collected double the points, and their most recent result was a clean-sheet 2-0 win. Rafaela’s goal difference sits at -2 after two games, and their sole victory came against a side with a deeply negative form sequence. The gap in current momentum is clear, and we predict an El Linqueno win or at minimum a drawn game where they do not lose.
In terms of style, detailed match statistics for both sides were unavailable for this fixture, but looking at goals-per-game rates, El Linqueno average 1.33 goals per match while conceding 1.0. Rafaela average 1.5 goals scored but also 2.5 conceded, suggesting they are open at the back. That profile points toward a match with goals at both ends, particularly if Rafaela push forward and leave space. With Rafaela’s defensive frailty and El Linqueno’s consistent scoring, Over 2.5 goals looks like a reasonable market, and both teams to score has merit given Rafaela’s attacking output in their last game.
| 🔥Hot Tip: | El Linqueno to score in both halves |
| ⚽Total Goals: | Over 2.5 |
| 💥Both Teams To Score: | Yes |
| 🎯Total Corners: | Over 7.5 |
Team Analysis
CA 9 de Julio Rafaela have played two matches in the 2026 Torneo Federal A. Their first was a 0-3 home defeat to Sportivo Belgrano, a side that has since built a solid unbeaten record. The second was a 3-2 win over Independiente Chivilcoy, who entered that game with a form run of four losses in their last six. Rafaela’s win was against poor opposition, and the margin of victory masked what was likely a tightly contested match. Jeff Strasser’s side have 3 points but a goal difference of -2, meaning they have conceded more than they have scored across the season.
El Linqueno have three matches on the board in 2026. They opened with a 1-0 win over Sportivo Las Parejas, then suffered a 1-3 defeat to Defensores Belgrano (VR), a side currently 6th in the table. Their response to that loss was immediate: a 2-0 win over Douglas Haig in their most recent outing. Douglas Haig sit 15th with 7 points and a positive goal difference, making El Linqueno’s clean-sheet win a genuinely strong result. Claudio Spontón’s side have shown they can respond after a loss, which matters heading into this fixture against a Rafaela team that will be looking to build on their own win.
Most Recent Head-to-Head Matches
No head-to-head data between CA 9 de Julio Rafaela and El Linqueno was available in our current database. The table below reflects the teams’ most recent individual match statistics where data was recorded.
| Statistic | CA 9 de Julio Rafaela | El Linqueno |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 (vs Independiente Chivilcoy) | 2 (vs Douglas Haig) |
| Total shots | N/A | N/A |
| Free kicks | N/A | N/A |
| Corner kicks | N/A | N/A |
| Total fouls | N/A | N/A |
| Pass accuracy (%) | N/A | N/A |
| Interceptions | N/A | N/A |
| Offsides | N/A | N/A |
🚨Check out our dedicated CA 9 de Julio Rafaela vs El Linqueno stats page for more info.
Pre-game Odds and Win Probability: El Linqueno the Favourite
No bookmaker odds were available in the data supplied for this fixture. Given the teams’ current standings and recent form, El Linqueno would logically command shorter odds as the form side. Rafaela’s negative goal difference and their only win coming against low-quality opposition means the market, if odds were available, would likely price El Linqueno as slight favourites or near-even money. We treat this as a value opportunity on El Linqueno given the form differential.
- Moneyline CA 9 de Julio Rafaela N/A | El Linqueno N/A
- Draw N/A
- Over/Under Over 2.5 N/A | Under 2.5 N/A
- BTTS (both teams to score) Yes N/A | No N/A
To be honest, the absence of odds makes it harder to identify specific value lines, but the match profile, goals on both sides and an El Linqueno result, remains our recommendation regardless of the exact pricing.
CA 9 de Julio Rafaela. Source: Official Facebook
Possible Starting Lineups
CA 9 de Julio Rafaela Possible Starting Eleven
No individual player data was available for CA 9 de Julio Rafaela across their recent matches. Jeff Strasser is likely to set up in a compact mid-block shape, typical for Argentine Federal A sides at home, with a priority on quick transitions given they scored 3 goals in their last game. The attacking unit will be key to watch, as Rafaela’s only win showed they can be clinical when the opposition leaves space.
El Linqueno Possible Starting Eleven
Player data for El Linqueno was equally unavailable. Claudio Spontón has found a winning formula in the 2-0 victory over Douglas Haig, and we expect minimal changes to the starting side. Their defensive organization was strong in that match, keeping a clean sheet against a mid-table opponent with a positive goal difference. The forward pairing, whoever leads the line, will be the ones to watch given El Linqueno’s consistent scoring record across all three 2026 fixtures.
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El Linqueno. Source: Official Facebook
TipsGG Match Prediction
El Linqueno are the better-performing side at this stage of the Torneo Federal A 2026. They have twice as many points, a positive goal difference, and their most recent result was a commanding clean-sheet win. Rafaela have shown they can score goals, netting 3 in their last outing, but their defensive record across two games (5 goals conceded) is a concern. We predict El Linqueno to win this match, with goals likely at both ends given Rafaela’s attacking intent and defensive vulnerability. Over 2.5 goals and BTTS Yes are the plays we back most confidently for this fixture. Perhaps the most telling detail is that El Linqueno bounced back from their only loss with a strong performance, a sign of a side with structure and purpose under Spontón.
