Comunicaciones face Deportivo Merlo on Tuesday, Sep 1 at 12:00 AM in a basement battle that neither side can afford to lose. Both clubs are deep in the relegation picture in the Primera B Metropolitana, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.

Comunicaciones come into this fixture out of form (1W 2L recently). Deportivo Merlo travel out of form (0W 2L recently), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

History strongly favours Comunicaciones here — they've won 5 of 10 previous meetings against Deportivo Merlo, with 3 draws. Their last encounter ended in Comunicaciones won 0–2.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Comunicaciones a slight edge, but Deportivo Merlo are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.