Deportivo Merlo desperately need points on Saturday, Oct 31 at 9:00 PM in the Primera B Metropolitana. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Deportivo Merlo come into this fixture out of form (0W 2L recently). Arsenal Sarandi, meanwhile, arrive drawing too many games (3D in last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Deportivo Merlo head into this on the back of a defeat, while Arsenal Sarandi arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Deportivo Merlo and Arsenal Sarandi have split their 1 meetings almost evenly (0W–0D–1W). Their last encounter ended in Deportivo Merlo won 2–4. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 6.0 per game in recent meetings.

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