Deportivo Merlo desperately need points on Saturday, Sep 5 at 10:00 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). CA Defensores Unidos, meanwhile, arrive in mixed form (2W 0D 3L) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Deportivo Merlo head into this on the back of a defeat, while CA Defensores Unidos arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Deportivo Merlo and CA Defensores Unidos have split their 10 meetings almost evenly (3W–5D–2W). Their last encounter ended in a 1–1 draw.

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