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Primera Nacional · 2026Current Primera Nacional 2026 standings with 36 teams. Ferro Carril Oeste leads the table with 49 points after 25 matches, followed by Deportivo Moron on 44 points. The table shows wins, draws, losses, goals scored and conceded, goal difference, and recent form — essential for pre-match betting analysis.
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| Team1Ferro Carril Oeste | Played25 | Won15 | Drawn4 | Lost6 | Goals For:Goals Against31:23 | Goal Diff+8 | Points49 | Form WWLLW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team2Deportivo Moron | Played24 | Won13 | Drawn5 | Lost6 | Goals For:Goals Against39:22 | Goal Diff+17 | Points44 | Form WWLWD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team3Colon Santa Fe | Played25 | Won11 | Drawn9 | Lost5 | Goals For:Goals Against32:19 | Goal Diff+13 | Points42 | Form WWDLL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team4Almirante Brown | Played24 | Won10 | Drawn8 | Lost6 | Goals For:Goals Against19:13 | Goal Diff+6 | Points38 | Form WWDDD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team5Godoy Cruz | Played24 | Won10 | Drawn7 | Lost7 | Goals For:Goals Against28:22 | Goal Diff+6 | Points37 | Form LWWWW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team6Deportivo Madryn | Played23 | Won9 | Drawn9 | Lost5 | Goals For:Goals Against30:22 | Goal Diff+8 | Points36 | Form WWDDL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team7CA Estudiantes | Played25 | Won9 | Drawn8 | Lost8 | Goals For:Goals Against22:20 | Goal Diff+2 | Points35 | Form WLDLD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team8Ciudad de Bolívar | Played25 | Won8 | Drawn10 | Lost7 | Goals For:Goals Against21:22 | Goal Diff-1 | Points34 | Form LLLWD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team9Los Andes | Played23 | Won8 | Drawn9 | Lost6 | Goals For:Goals Against20:11 | Goal Diff+9 | Points33 | Form LLDWL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team10Racing Cordoba | Played24 | Won8 | Drawn6 | Lost10 | Goals For:Goals Against23:28 | Goal Diff-5 | Points30 | Form WLWLW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team11Atletico Mitre | Played25 | Won6 | Drawn11 | Lost8 | Goals For:Goals Against25:29 | Goal Diff-4 | Points29 | Form DWWDW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team12San Miguel | Played24 | Won6 | Drawn11 | Lost7 | Goals For:Goals Against19:23 | Goal Diff-4 | Points29 | Form WLLDL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team13Defensores De Belgrano | Played24 | Won5 | Drawn11 | Lost8 | Goals For:Goals Against16:21 | Goal Diff-5 | Points26 | Form DLDDL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team14All Boys | Played24 | Won4 | Drawn12 | Lost8 | Goals For:Goals Against14:23 | Goal Diff-9 | Points24 | Form DLDDD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team15San Telmo | Played24 | Won5 | Drawn8 | Lost11 | Goals For:Goals Against18:27 | Goal Diff-9 | Points23 | Form LLWLL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team16Central Norte | Played23 | Won5 | Drawn8 | Lost10 | Goals For:Goals Against15:24 | Goal Diff-9 | Points23 | Form DWLLD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team17Chaco For Ever | Played23 | Won5 | Drawn7 | Lost11 | Goals For:Goals Against21:28 | Goal Diff-7 | Points22 | Form LWWWD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team18Acassuso | Played24 | Won5 | Drawn7 | Lost12 | Goals For:Goals Against18:29 | Goal Diff-11 | Points22 | Form DLDDL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Group 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team1Tristan Suarez | Played23 | Won11 | Drawn9 | Lost3 | Goals For:Goals Against23:12 | Goal Diff+11 | Points42 | Form WWWWL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team2Gimnasia Jujuy | Played24 | Won12 | Drawn5 | Lost7 | Goals For:Goals Against35:29 | Goal Diff+6 | Points41 | Form LLLWD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team3Atlanta | Played24 | Won12 | Drawn3 | Lost9 | Goals For:Goals Against30:25 | Goal Diff+5 | Points39 | Form LWLLW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team4Midland | Played24 | Won10 | Drawn8 | Lost6 | Goals For:Goals Against26:17 | Goal Diff+9 | Points38 | Form DWDWW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team5Gimnasia Y Tiro | Played24 | Won10 | Drawn7 | Lost7 | Goals For:Goals Against26:22 | Goal Diff+4 | Points37 | Form WWWWD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team6Temperley | Played24 | Won9 | Drawn10 | Lost5 | Goals For:Goals Against24:21 | Goal Diff+3 | Points37 | Form LLWWD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team7Deportivo Maipu | Played25 | Won10 | Drawn5 | Lost10 | Goals For:Goals Against33:27 | Goal Diff+6 | Points35 | Form WLWLD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team8Atletico DE Rafaela | Played25 | Won9 | Drawn8 | Lost8 | Goals For:Goals Against18:19 | Goal Diff-1 | Points35 | Form DWDWL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team9Quilmes | Played25 | Won8 | Drawn8 | Lost9 | Goals For:Goals Against27:21 | Goal Diff+6 | Points32 | Form WDWDL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team10San Martin Tucuman | Played24 | Won7 | Drawn10 | Lost7 | Goals For:Goals Against22:20 | Goal Diff+2 | Points31 | Form DLLDW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team11Colegiales | Played24 | Won8 | Drawn6 | Lost10 | Goals For:Goals Against23:25 | Goal Diff-2 | Points30 | Form LDWWL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team12Almagro | Played25 | Won8 | Drawn6 | Lost11 | Goals For:Goals Against21:29 | Goal Diff-8 | Points30 | Form LDLDW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team13Nueva Chicago | Played23 | Won7 | Drawn8 | Lost8 | Goals For:Goals Against20:22 | Goal Diff-2 | Points29 | Form LWLDL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team14Agropecuario | Played25 | Won7 | Drawn8 | Lost10 | Goals For:Goals Against22:28 | Goal Diff-6 | Points29 | Form WWLWD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team15San Martin S.J. | Played22 | Won7 | Drawn7 | Lost8 | Goals For:Goals Against23:23 | Goal Diff0 | Points28 | Form DDLWL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team16Chacarita Juniors | Played24 | Won7 | Drawn5 | Lost12 | Goals For:Goals Against18:26 | Goal Diff-8 | Points26 | Form LLWLD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team17Patronato | Played24 | Won4 | Drawn12 | Lost8 | Goals For:Goals Against18:26 | Goal Diff-8 | Points24 | Form LDDLD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team18Club Atlético Güemes | Played24 | Won5 | Drawn5 | Lost14 | Goals For:Goals Against21:43 | Goal Diff-22 | Points20 | Form DLLLL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Team Stats
Side-by-side performance comparison of all 36 teams in the Primera Nacional. Ferro Carril Oeste leads with 15 wins this season. The colour-coded heatmap highlights wins, losses, draws, goals scored and conceded, goal difference, and win percentage — making it easy to spot the strongest and weakest teams at a glance for betting analysis.
Referees
Teams
Primera NacionalAll 36 teams competing in the Primera Nacional 2026 season. Click any club to view their full squad, match history, and detailed statistics.
Past Seasons
Primera NacionalBrowse 16 archived seasons of the Primera Nacional, from 2011 to 2026. Each season page includes full standings, top scorers, and match results — useful for comparing historical performance and identifying long-term betting patterns.
History
The Primera Nacional emerged in 1985–86 following a major restructuring of Argentine football under AFA president Julio Grondona, who implemented a massive reorganisation that created the modern two-division system. Originally called Primera B Nacional, it became the official second tier above the regional Primera B Metropolitana and provincial Torneo Federal A. The competition has undergone significant structural changes, expanding from 22 teams in its inaugural season to 38 teams by 2025, reflecting Argentina's growing football development infrastructure. In 2024–25, the format shifted to a two-group structure with 36 teams divided geographically, though the league returned to 38 teams in 2025. The Primera Nacional has evolved from a primarily domestic competition into a showcase for emerging talent, with many players using it as a stepping stone to international careers. Television rights have become increasingly valuable, with broadcast agreements now covering multiple territories across South America.
- 1985 — Primera B Nacional established as the second tier of Argentine football
- 1988 — CA Chaco For Ever claimed the first championship
- 1991 — Quilmes won the title and gained promotion to the top division
- 2003 — Argentinos Juniors recorded a 5–0 victory, one of the competition's largest wins
- 2024 — Format restructured to two-group system with 36 teams
- 2025 — League expanded to 38 teams with renewed television broadcasting agreements
Competition Format
The Primera Nacional operates as a single-stage league where 38 clubs compete in a home-and-away round-robin format, each playing 34 matches across a season running from February to November. The champion is determined by the highest points total at season's end, with three points awarded for a win, one for a draw, and none for a loss. Two clubs are relegated to the Primera B Metropolitana at the conclusion of each season. Promotion to the AFA Liga Profesional is contested through a playoff system involving the top finishers, with the league champion securing automatic promotion alongside the playoff winner. This dual-promotion structure creates intense competition throughout the season, particularly in the upper reaches of the table.
Records
The 2025 season has seen exceptional goal-scoring performances, with multiple teams surpassing 40 goals in the first half of the campaign, indicating a competitive and attacking-minded league.
Analysis
Current Season Analysis
Deportivo Madryn has emerged as the dominant force in the 2025 Primera Nacional season, leading the standings with 60 points from 34 matches played. The Patagonian club has demonstrated exceptional consistency, recording 16 victories, 12 draws, and only 6 defeats, while maintaining a strong goal difference of +17 (45 goals scored, 28 conceded). Their attacking prowess has been a hallmark of their campaign, with a win percentage of 47% placing them well clear of the chasing pack. Atlanta occupies the second position with 55 points from an identical 34 matches, though their +3 goal difference suggests a tighter defensive record compared to Madryn. The gap of 5 points between first and second represents a significant advantage for Madryn with several matches remaining in the campaign.
The title race remains competitive in the middle positions, with Tristan Suarez (52 points), Gimnasia Y Tiro (51 points), and San Miguel (50 points) all within striking distance of the leaders. Tristan Suarez has impressed with a +10 goal difference and a disciplined approach, drawing 16 matches from their 34 games. Gimnasia Y Tiro, meanwhile, boasts the league's best defensive record with only 23 goals conceded, suggesting their promotion credentials rest on solidity rather than offensive flair. These three clubs represent the secondary tier of contenders and will likely battle for the playoff positions that guarantee a shot at promotion.
The relegation battle presents a contrasting narrative at the bottom of the table. Alvarado faces the greatest danger, languishing in 18th place with only 33 points from 34 matches, a concerning tally that reflects 6 wins, 15 draws, and 13 defeats. Their -15 goal difference is the worst in the league, indicating fundamental issues in both attack and defence. Arsenal Sarandi (34 points) and Almagro (35 points) are marginally better positioned but remain in genuine peril. These three clubs will be fighting desperately to climb away from the relegation zone as the season enters its final stretch, with two automatic drop-downs to the Primera B Metropolitana awaiting the bottom finishers.
Deportivo Madryn's standout performer has been their consistency in converting chances and maintaining clean sheets. The club's ability to win nearly half their matches while drawing a significant proportion has created an unassailable lead in the points table. Their balanced approach—neither relying solely on attacking prowess nor defensive solidity—has proven the most effective formula in a competitive division. This consistency suggests they are the clear favourites for the championship and automatic promotion to the AFA Liga Profesional.
An unexpected storyline has emerged in the form of Colegiales, who occupy 9th place with 47 points despite recording an unusual 13 wins and 13 defeats from their 34 matches. Their +0 goal difference masks a team that has proven capable of beating anyone while simultaneously vulnerable to defeat, creating a volatile campaign that defies conventional analysis. This volatility has left them outside the promotion positions but with sufficient points to remain mathematically viable should the top contenders falter. Their unpredictability adds an intriguing subplot to an otherwise well-defined season structure.
League Structure and Competitive Balance
The 2025 Primera Nacional demonstrates the characteristic competitive depth of Argentina's second tier, with points distributed across the table in a manner reflecting genuine parity among the upper-mid tier clubs. The 5-point gap between first and second place is substantial, yet the clustering of teams between 48–52 points indicates that multiple clubs retain realistic promotion aspirations. This competitive balance, while creating uncertainty about the final placings, also reflects the quality development pathway that the Primera Nacional provides—clubs are neither dominant nor clearly inferior, but rather engaged in a genuine contest of consistency and execution.
The two-group format experimented with in 2024–25 has given way to a return to the single-stage structure for 2025, a decision that simplifies the competition while maintaining the geographic distribution of 38 teams across Argentina. This structure ensures that clubs from Patagonia (Madryn), the Buenos Aires metropolitan area (Atlanta, Colegiales, Almagro), and the interior provinces (San Miguel, San Martín Tucumán, Patronato) all compete on equal terms. The resulting geographical diversity adds richness to the competition, as regional pride and local rivalries intertwine with the professional ambitions of promotion-chasing clubs.
Historical Context and Development Pathway
Since its establishment in 1985, the Primera Nacional has served as the essential development tier for Argentine football, producing countless players who have gone on to achieve success in the top division and internationally. The competition's evolution from 22 founding teams to the current 38-team format reflects both the expansion of Argentina's professional football infrastructure and the increasing demand for competitive second-tier football. The dual-promotion system—combining automatic promotion for the champion with a playoff for the runner-up—creates a dynamic where multiple pathways exist to the top division, encouraging competitive intensity throughout the season.
The presence of historic clubs such as Quilmes, Lanús, and Chaco For Ever alongside newer or resurgent institutions creates a competition with genuine heritage. These clubs carry the weight of previous championship successes while competing alongside ambitious organizations seeking to establish themselves at the second tier. This mixture of tradition and aspiration has become a defining characteristic of the Primera Nacional, distinguishing it from other second-tier competitions that may be dominated by either established institutions or emerging clubs, but rarely both simultaneously.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many teams compete in the Primera Nacional?
The Primera Nacional features 38 clubs competing in a single-stage home-and-away league format, each playing 34 matches across the season.
Which club has won the most Primera Nacional titles?
Quilmes Atlético Club holds the record with 2 championship titles, won in 1975 and 1991. Lanús, Chaco For Ever, and Textil Mandiyú each hold one title.
How does promotion to the AFA Liga Profesional work?
The league champion gains automatic promotion to the top division, while the runner-up enters a promotion playoff. Two clubs are relegated to the Primera B Metropolitana each season.
What is the biggest win in Primera Nacional history?
Argentinos Juniors defeated CA San Martín 5–0 in October 2003, one of the largest scorelines recorded in the competition.
When was the Primera Nacional established?
The Primera Nacional was founded in 1985–86 as part of a major restructuring of Argentine football, establishing the modern two-tier professional system.
How many teams are relegated each season?
Two clubs are relegated to the Primera B Metropolitana at the end of each season, while two teams gain promotion to the top division through the league title and playoff system.
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