HAVANA (Interstat) — A clash of regional rivals will headline Cuba’s Primera Division on Monday as Santiago de Cuba hosts Las Tunas at Estadio La Polar.

The match, set for Dec. 8, 2025, pits a Santiago de Cuba side riding high off a potent offensive streak against a Las Tunas team seeking consistency. Despite being designated the home team, Santiago de Cuba will play in the capital, nearly 500 miles from its namesake city.

Santiago de Cuba (8-3-4) enters with momentum from a wild 8-7 victory over Ciego de Ávila in July and is unbeaten in its last two matches, including a 3-3 draw with Guantánamo on Oct. 24. Its attack has been formidable, scoring three or more goals in four of its last six outings.

Las Tunas (6-7-2) is coming off a 2-1 road win at Villa Clara on Oct. 24, a positive result that halted a two-game skid which included a 3-0 home loss to Cienfuegos. Its season has been a rollercoaster, featuring both a 5-2 win and a 4-0 loss in recent months, highlighting its unpredictable form.

Statistical models heavily favor the hosts. Interstat’s game simulator projects a 3-0 victory for Santiago de Cuba, while its ELO rating system gives the club an 89.80 percent probability to win.

The venue, Estadio La Polar, is familiar for Santiago de Cuba, which played its last two reported home matches there. Las Tunas will look to overcome the neutral-site atmosphere and its historical challenges on the road.

Following Monday’s contest, both teams face a quick turnaround in a congested schedule. Santiago de Cuba will host Villa Clara on Dec. 10, while Las Tunas travels to face La Habana the same day.