ARGENTINA PRIMERA B METROPOLITANA
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Jose Manuel Moreno Stadium
Deportivo Merlo
Match Timeline
Villa San Carlos
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
19'
I. Sandoval
Deportivo Merlo
🟨
25'
A. Lugones
Villa San Carlos
43'
A. Lugones
Villa San Carlos
🟨
54'
L. Miguez
Deportivo Merlo
🔄
56'
E. Quinteros ↔ J. E. Da Rosa
Deportivo Merlo
🔄
56'
D. Maguicha ↔ C. Gugenheim
Deportivo Merlo
🔄
63'
S. Canete ↔ A. Martinez
Villa San Carlos
🔄
63'
E. Melillo ↔ F. Mussis
Villa San Carlos
🔄
63'
K. Pavia ↔ R. Salinas
Villa San Carlos
🔄
63'
A. Lugones ↔ F. Ferrante
Villa San Carlos
66'
R. Salinas
Villa San Carlos
🔄
71'
D. Cabrera ↔ N. Casasola
Deportivo Merlo
🔄
71'
G. Ojeda ↔ A. Diaz
Deportivo Merlo
🔄
79'
C. Sineiro ↔ L. Ibarra
Deportivo Merlo
🔄
83'
F. Farias ↔ A. Acosta
Villa San Carlos
🟨
89'
S. Fabi
Villa San Carlos

Predictions & Statistics

Full analysis and predictions for all markets

1X2
Home Win
Probability 56.9%
Odds -
BTTS
Yes
Probability 71.2%
Odds -
Over / Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Probability 66.7%
Odds -
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 Home Win
56.9%
-
BTTS Yes
71.2%
-
Over / Under 2.5 Over 2.5
66.7%
-
Corners O/U Over 7.5 Corners
87.7%
-
HT / FT Home / Home
-
-
Correct Score 2-1
-
-
Probability Distribution
Deportivo Merlo Win 56.9%
Draw 14.4%
Villa San Carlos Win 28.7%
Expected Goals (xG)
Deportivo Merlo1.22
Villa San Carlos1.14
Recent Form (Last 5)
Deportivo Merlo Deportivo Merlo
WWDLW
31 GF / 38 GA
Villa San Carlos Villa San Carlos
WLDWL
24 GF / 33 GA
Key Stats
1.19
Average Goals Scored
0.92
1.46
Average Goals Conceded
1.27
15
BTTS Yes
11
12
Over 2.5
8
0
Shots on Goal
0

Statistics are based on season averages

Season Statistics

Team averages and season trends before this fixture

Deportivo Merlo Deportivo Merlo 26 matches
Villa San Carlos Villa San Carlos 26 matches
Deportivo Merlo Statistic Villa San Carlos
9 Wins 4
9 Draws 10
8 Losses 12
31 Goals For 24
38 Goals Against 33
1.19 Avg Goals Scored 0.92
1.46 Avg Goals Conceded 1.27
15 BTTS Yes 11
20 Over 1.5 17
12 Over 2.5 8
8 Over 3.5 6
7 Clean Sheets 4
7 Failed To Score 15
0 Shots On Goal 0
0 Total Shots 0
0 Corners 0
0% Ball Possession 0%

Match Analysis

Model notes, team context and key prediction signals

Final Verdict

On paper, this fixture places two sides in different competitive situations, shaped by two sides with a fairly similar football identity. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. Deportivo Merlo arrive from the stronger league position, sitting 9 with 31 points compared to Villa San Carlos in 21 on 17, which underlines the gap in season consistency. Deportivo Merlo have shown more instability in their recent run, so confidence and game management may become important factors. From a tactical point of view, the game still points toward Villa San Carlos having the stronger overall control. A relatively balanced game with moderate goal potential looks most likely. Taken together, the balance of indicators still supports Away Win, with the defensive lean favoring Villa San Carlos.

Deportivo Merlo Analysis

With 31 points from 21 games and a place of 9, Deportivo Merlo still have clear room for improvement in overall consistency. The overall return of 8 wins, 7 draws, and 6 defeats with a 26:28 goal balance points toward poor form over their recent run. Going forward they depend heavily on their main attacking players, while defensively they have looked fairly stable. At home, the split record of 5 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses points to a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Their broader football approach still suggests a more cautious and defensive approach.

Villa San Carlos Analysis

Villa San Carlos sit 21 with 17 points after 21 matches and remain under pressure to produce steadier results. The overall return of 3 wins, 8 draws, and 10 defeats with a 20:28 goal balance points toward poor form over their recent run. Going forward they depend heavily on their main attacking players, while defensively they have looked fairly stable. Away from home, they have returned 1 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses, which indicates a weak split record. They are under visible pressure near the relegation zone. Stylistically, they tend to play with a more cautious and defensive approach.

H2H Analysis

Across those 15 head-to-head meetings, Deportivo Merlo won 2 times, Villa San Carlos won 5 times, while 8 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 13:17 from Deportivo Merlo's perspective. 5 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 9 matches, with an average of 2 goals per game.

1X2: Home Win
BTTS: Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (85.6%)
H2H summary: Deportivo Merlo wins 2, draws 8, Villa San Carlos wins 5

Lineups

Deportivo Merlo
Formation
Villa San Carlos
T. Figueroa
T. Figueroa
L. Vallejo
L. Vallejo
L. Figueredo
L. Figueredo
C. Sineiro
C. Sineiro
G. Ojeda
G. Ojeda
L. Miguez
L. Miguez
E. Quinteros
E. Quinteros
F. Aguerre
F. Aguerre
D. Maguicha
D. Maguicha
D. Cabrera
D. Cabrera
I. Sandoval
I. Sandoval
T. Akimenco
T. Akimenco
A. Ponton
A. Ponton
I. Esteves
I. Esteves
F. Ojeda
F. Ojeda
S. Canete
S. Canete
F. Farias
F. Farias
E. Gonzalez
E. Gonzalez
E. Melillo
E. Melillo
S. Fabi
S. Fabi
A. Lugones
A. Lugones
K. Pavia
K. Pavia
Deportivo Merlo 4-4-2 (estimated)
Starting XI
1
T. Figueroa
4
L. Vallejo
2
L. Figueredo
6
C. Sineiro
↓ 79'
5
G. Ojeda
↓ 71'
3
L. Miguez
🟨 54'
7
E. Quinteros
↓ 56'
8
F. Aguerre
11
D. Maguicha
↓ 56'
10
D. Cabrera
↓ 71'
9
I. Sandoval
⚽ 19'
Substitutes
12
V. Ratti
13
L. Barrientos
14
L. Ibarra
↑ 79'
15
F. Petrone
16
N. Casasola
↑ 71'
17
J. E. Da Rosa
↑ 56'
18
A. M. Paez
19
A. Diaz
↑ 71'
20
C. Gugenheim
↑ 56'
Villa San Carlos 4-4-2 (estimated)
Starting XI
1
T. Akimenco
4
A. Ponton
2
I. Esteves
6
F. Ojeda
3
S. Canete
↓ 63'
8
F. Farias
↓ 83'
5
E. Gonzalez
10
E. Melillo
↓ 63'
11
S. Fabi
🟨 89'
7
A. Lugones
⚽ 43' ↓ 63' 🟨 25'
9
K. Pavia
↓ 63'
Substitutes
12
P. Bangardino
13
A. Martinez
↑ 63'
14
F. Guallama
15
A. Acosta
↑ 83'
16
F. Mussis
↑ 63'
17
R. Alvarez
18
F. Cairo
19
R. Salinas
⚽ 66' ↑ 63'
20
F. Ferrante
↑ 63'
Last matches: Deportivo Merlo
15.08.26
Pri
Deportivo Merlo
Deportivo Camioneros
0
0
D
08.08.26
Pri
Deportivo Merlo
Sportivo Italiano
0
4
L
02.08.26
Pri
Deportivo Merlo
San Martín Burzaco
1
1
D
18.07.26
Pri
Deportivo Merlo
Liniers
1
1
D
14.07.26
Pri
Deportivo Merlo
Real Pilar
3
2
W
10.07.26
Pri
Deportivo Merlo
UAI Urquiza
0
0
D
04.07.26
Pri
Deportivo Merlo
Villa Dalmine
1
2
L
27.06.26
Pri
Deportivo Merlo
Excursionistas
0
5
L
21.06.26
Pri
Deportivo Merlo
Arsenal Sarandi
2
4
L
14.06.26
Pri
Deportivo Merlo
Argentino de Merlo
2
2
D
05.06.26
Pri
Deportivo Merlo
Talleres Remedios
0
2
L
02.06.26
Pri
Deportivo Merlo
Deportivo Laferrere
2
1
W
26.05.26
Pri
Deportivo Merlo
Liniers
0
0
D
22.05.26
Pri
Deportivo Merlo
Brown DE Adrogue
1
0
W
16.05.26
Pri
Deportivo Merlo
Deportivo Armenio
3
2
W
09.05.26
Pri
Deportivo Merlo
Flandria
0
2
L
02.05.26
Pri
Deportivo Merlo
Argentino Quilmes
1
0
W
25.04.26
Pri
Deportivo Merlo
Defensores Unidos
1
1
D
21.04.26
Pri
Deportivo Merlo
Comunicaciones
2
0
W
16.04.26
Pri
Deportivo Merlo
Dock Sud
1
1
D
Last matches: Villa San Carlos
16.08.26
Pri
Villa San Carlos
Defensores Unidos
1
0
W
07.08.26
Pri
Villa San Carlos
Comunicaciones
1
0
W
02.08.26
Pri
Villa San Carlos
Dock Sud
1
1
D
18.07.26
Pri
Villa San Carlos
Deportivo Camioneros
0
2
L
14.07.26
Pri
Villa San Carlos
Sportivo Italiano
0
1
L
10.07.26
Pri
Villa San Carlos
San Martín Burzaco
0
0
D
04.07.26
Pri
Villa San Carlos
Ituzaingó
3
1
W
28.06.26
Pri
Villa San Carlos
Liniers
1
1
D
20.06.26
Pri
Villa San Carlos
Real Pilar
1
1
D
13.06.26
Pri
Villa San Carlos
UAI Urquiza
0
0
D
06.06.26
Pri
Villa San Carlos
Villa Dalmine
0
0
D
31.05.26
Pri
Villa San Carlos
Excursionistas
0
2
L
26.05.26
Pri
Villa San Carlos
Deportivo Camioneros
0
3
L
22.05.26
Pri
Villa San Carlos
Arsenal Sarandi
2
2
D
16.05.26
Pri
Villa San Carlos
Argentino de Merlo
0
0
D
09.05.26
Pri
Villa San Carlos
Talleres Remedios
0
1
L
02.05.26
Pri
Villa San Carlos
Deportivo Laferrere
0
2
L
25.04.26
Pri
Villa San Carlos
Brown DE Adrogue
1
2
L
19.04.26
Pri
Villa San Carlos
Deportivo Armenio
4
1
W
14.04.26
Pri
Villa San Carlos
Flandria
4
1
W
H2H: Deportivo Merlo vs Villa San Carlos
25.07.26
H2H
Deportivo Merlo
Villa San Carlos
1
2
L
14.03.26
H2H
Villa San Carlos
Deportivo Merlo
1
1
D
12.10.25
H2H
Deportivo Merlo
Villa San Carlos
1
1
D
24.05.25
H2H
Villa San Carlos
Deportivo Merlo
1
1
D
27.07.24
H2H
Villa San Carlos
Deportivo Merlo
0
1
W
10.03.24
H2H
Deportivo Merlo
Villa San Carlos
1
1
D
19.08.23
H2H
Deportivo Merlo
Villa San Carlos
2
2
D
16.04.23
H2H
Villa San Carlos
Deportivo Merlo
1
0
L
04.09.22
H2H
Villa San Carlos
Deportivo Merlo
1
0
L
08.05.22
H2H
Deportivo Merlo
Villa San Carlos
1
2
L
30.10.21
H2H
Deportivo Merlo
Villa San Carlos
3
1
W
02.07.21
H2H
Villa San Carlos
Deportivo Merlo
0
0
D
12.05.19
H2H
Villa San Carlos
Deportivo Merlo
1
1
D
01.12.18
H2H
Deportivo Merlo
Villa San Carlos
0
0
D
30.10.15
H2H
Villa San Carlos
Deportivo Merlo
3
0
L
Last matches: Deportivo Merlo
08.08.26
Pri
Deportivo Merlo
Sportivo Italiano
0
4
L
14.07.26
Pri
Deportivo Merlo
Real Pilar
3
2
W
04.07.26
Pri
Deportivo Merlo
Villa Dalmine
1
2
L
14.06.26
Pri
Deportivo Merlo
Argentino de Merlo
2
2
D
02.06.26
Pri
Deportivo Merlo
Deportivo Laferrere
2
1
W
26.05.26
Pri
Deportivo Merlo
Liniers
0
0
D
16.05.26
Pri
Deportivo Merlo
Deportivo Armenio
3
2
W
02.05.26
Pri
Deportivo Merlo
Argentino Quilmes
1
0
W
21.04.26
Pri
Deportivo Merlo
Comunicaciones
2
0
W
11.04.26
Pri
Deportivo Merlo
Ituzaingó
3
2
W
05.04.26
Pri
Deportivo Merlo
Deportivo Camioneros
1
1
D
21.03.26
Pri
Deportivo Merlo
San Martín Burzaco
0
4
L
27.02.26
Pri
Deportivo Merlo
UAI Urquiza
0
0
D
15.02.26
Pri
Deportivo Merlo
Excursionistas
1
2
L
09.11.25
Pri
Deportivo Merlo
Sacachispas
0
1
L
12.10.25
Pri
Deportivo Merlo
Villa San Carlos
1
1
D
29.09.25
Pri
Deportivo Merlo
UAI Urquiza
1
2
L
16.09.25
Pri
Deportivo Merlo
Midland
0
0
D
30.08.25
Pri
Deportivo Merlo
Acassuso
3
1
W
19.08.25
Pri
Deportivo Merlo
Argentino de Merlo
2
2
D
H2H at home: Deportivo Merlo
25.07.26
H2H
Deportivo Merlo
Villa San Carlos
1
2
L
12.10.25
H2H
Deportivo Merlo
Villa San Carlos
1
1
D
10.03.24
H2H
Deportivo Merlo
Villa San Carlos
1
1
D
19.08.23
H2H
Deportivo Merlo
Villa San Carlos
2
2
D
08.05.22
H2H
Deportivo Merlo
Villa San Carlos
1
2
L
30.10.21
H2H
Deportivo Merlo
Villa San Carlos
3
1
W
01.12.18
H2H
Deportivo Merlo
Villa San Carlos
0
0
D
Last matches: Villa San Carlos
07.08.26
Pri
Villa San Carlos
Comunicaciones
1
0
W
14.07.26
Pri
Villa San Carlos
Sportivo Italiano
0
1
L
04.07.26
Pri
Villa San Carlos
Ituzaingó
3
1
W
28.06.26
Pri
Villa San Carlos
Liniers
1
1
D
20.06.26
Pri
Villa San Carlos
Real Pilar
1
1
D
06.06.26
Pri
Villa San Carlos
Villa Dalmine
0
0
D
26.05.26
Pri
Villa San Carlos
Deportivo Camioneros
0
3
L
22.05.26
Pri
Villa San Carlos
Arsenal Sarandi
2
2
D
09.05.26
Pri
Villa San Carlos
Talleres Remedios
0
1
L
25.04.26
Pri
Villa San Carlos
Brown DE Adrogue
1
2
L
14.04.26
Pri
Villa San Carlos
Flandria
4
1
W
04.04.26
Pri
Villa San Carlos
Defensores Unidos
0
2
L
23.03.26
Pri
Villa San Carlos
Dock Sud
0
2
L
27.02.26
Pri
Villa San Carlos
San Martín Burzaco
3
3
D
02.12.25
Pri
Villa San Carlos
Acassuso
0
1
L
15.11.25
Pri
Villa San Carlos
Comunicaciones
0
2
L
01.11.25
Pri
Villa San Carlos
San Martín Burzaco
1
1
D
12.10.25
Pri
Villa San Carlos
Deportivo Merlo
1
1
D
20.09.25
Pri
Villa San Carlos
Real Pilar
0
1
L
05.09.25
Pri
Villa San Carlos
Sportivo Italiano
0
0
D
H2H away: Villa San Carlos
25.07.26
H2H
Deportivo Merlo
Villa San Carlos
1
2
W
12.10.25
H2H
Deportivo Merlo
Villa San Carlos
1
1
D
10.03.24
H2H
Deportivo Merlo
Villa San Carlos
1
1
D
19.08.23
H2H
Deportivo Merlo
Villa San Carlos
2
2
D
08.05.22
H2H
Deportivo Merlo
Villa San Carlos
1
2
W
30.10.21
H2H
Deportivo Merlo
Villa San Carlos
3
1
L
01.12.18
H2H
Deportivo Merlo
Villa San Carlos
0
0
D

Standings

Prim B Metro
# Team MP W D L G GD PTS Form
1 30 16 8 6 45:23 22 56
W L W D D
2 30 16 8 6 33:15 18 56
W L D W W
3 30 15 10 5 35:18 17 55
D W D W W
4 30 15 10 5 33:16 17 55
W L W D D
5 30 14 11 5 39:22 17 53
L D D D W
6 30 14 10 6 36:22 14 52
W W D D W
7 30 12 9 9 33:31 2 45
D D W W L
8 30 12 8 10 33:33 0 44
W W L D D
9 30 11 9 10 36:39 -3 42
L D W L W
10 30 10 10 10 31:29 2 40
D L D L W
11 30 10 9 11 30:30 0 39
D W L L D
12 30 9 11 10 33:45 -12 38
D L D L D
13 30 8 13 9 28:30 -2 37
D L D L L
14 30 8 13 9 26:28 -2 37
W D D D D
15 30 8 12 10 32:31 1 36
L W D D W
16 30 7 11 12 29:35 -6 32
W W D W L
17 30 7 11 12 21:30 -9 32
L W D D D
18 30 7 10 13 19:31 -12 31
L W D W L
19 30 7 8 15 23:36 -13 29
D D L D L
20 30 3 18 9 14:25 -11 27
L D D D L
21 30 5 11 14 24:36 -12 26
L L L D D
22 30 1 10 19 19:47 -28 13
D L D D L
Promotion - Primera Nacional
Promotion - Primera B (Promotion - Play Offs)
Relegation - Primera C (Apertura)