Real Pilar desperately need points on Tuesday, Jul 14 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 in good form (3W 1D 1L recently). Real Pilar travel struggling badly (0W 3L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Deportivo Merlo and Real Pilar have split their 5 meetings almost evenly (2W–1D–2W). Their last encounter ended in Real Pilar won 1–3.

Verdict: The gulf in league position makes Deportivo Merlo clear favorites, but Real Pilar have shown they can grind out results. Expect Deportivo Merlo to take the points, potentially without being at their best.