Mercedes face Deportivo Paraguayo today at 9:00 PM in a basement battle that neither side can afford to lose. Both clubs are deep in the relegation picture in the Primera C, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.

Mercedes come into this fixture out of form (1W 2L recently). Deportivo Paraguayo travel struggling badly (0W 3L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

History strongly favours Mercedes here — they've won 3 of 4 previous meetings against Deportivo Paraguayo, with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in Mercedes won 2–0.

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