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 struggling badly (0W 3L in last 5). Arsenal Sarandi, meanwhile, arrive in red-hot form (4W from last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

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: Arsenal Sarandi's quality should tell even on the road. Deportivo Merlo will push, but the visitors have too much class. Arsenal Sarandi to win.