Deportivo Merlo desperately need points on Saturday, Aug 1 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.

San Martin Burzaco come into this fixture drawing too many games (4D in last 5). Deportivo Merlo travel struggling badly (0W 3L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

Despite playing at home, San Martin Burzaco face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Deportivo Merlo have won 7 of 10 encounters, with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in Deportivo Merlo won 0–4. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.6 per game in recent meetings.

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