Primera Nacional, also known as Nacional B, is a professional football league in Argentina for men. There are overall 35 teams that compete for the title every year between February and November. The current holder of the title is Tigre and the teams that hold the most titles are Banfield, Olimpo. SofaScore tracks live football scores and Primera Nacional table, results, statistics and top scorers. In the 2022 season, among the most popular teams in Primera Nacional for online searches are Tigre, Belgrano, San Martín de Tucumán. To follow today’s games and other active leagues, please visit the main page for all competitions in Argentina.
Competition format of Primera Nacional
The first edition of the Primera Nacional took place in 2019 when the first league winner was Deportivo Armenio. The teams are placed in 6 tables, with a promotion and relegation system for the best and worst-performing teams. Each team plays overall 627 games in one season and the winner is the team that has the most points at the end of the season.
Top scorers and goals
The top scorer in the Primera Nacional 2021 season was Patricio Cucchi with 15 goals. The average number of goals in the league for season 2022 is 2.09 per game.
Team stadiums and attendance
The team with the largest stadium is Los Andes with the total capacity of 35,000.
TV partners and official organization
The largest TV partners for Primera Nacional are TNT, TyC Sports. The organization that is in charge of the league is Argentine Football Association
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Top 7 important questions about Primera Nacional
#1 Which team in Primera Nacional has the most titles?
The teams with the most titles in Primera Nacional are Banfield, Olimpo.
#2 Which team is the current titleholder in Primera Nacional?
The current titleholder in Primera Nacional is Tigre.
#3 How many rounds are played each season in Primera Nacional?
Overall 30 rounds are played in Primera Nacional each season.
#4 How many goals are scored on average in Primera Nacional in 2022?
The average number of goals in Primera Nacional is 2.09 per game in 2022.
#5 Is there a playoff round in Primera Nacional after the regular season?
There isn't a playoff competition after the regular season in Primera Nacional.
#6 When does the Primera Nacional start and when does it finish?
The Primera Nacional usually starts in February and ends in November.
#7 How many groups are there in Primera Nacional competition?
The teams in Primera Nacional are placed in 6 groups.