The home team, Ituzaingó, should be front runners in this match, but Deportivo Merlo have revealed both ability and mettle. Learn more about the fixture!
- Ituzaingó have the fewest conceded goals in the first half (5) in Primera B Metropolitana
- Deportivo Merlo have the fewest dropped points from leading position (4) in Primera B Metropolitana
We should expect both teams to be fresh and ready for this match, as there is some time since both teams last played. Let's have a look at how the teams are doing!
Ituzaingó form and stats
Ituzaingó have played three Primera B Metropolitana home games so far, perhaps enough to set expectations for the season. In that case, only 3 points from these matches could be a signal of rough times ahead. Three draws from their last three home games means a steady supply of points here at Estadio de Ituzaingó, but a victory now would be sweet for Ituzaingó.
It's back home for Ituzaingó, who return with a good feeling about themselves after beating Talleres Remedios away with the result 2-0. Sandoval and Piersigilli found the net in that victory.
In the match before that, Ituzaingó hosted Defensores Unidos and drew the game 1-1.There's a new game coming up fairly quickly for Ituzaingó as they are travelling to their away game against Colegiales in the Primera B Metropolitana. That match is four days after this one.
Ituzaingó aren't scoring a lot here at Estadio de Ituzaingó in the league, with only 2 goals from 3 games. Ituzaingó have only conceded 2 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Deportivo Merlo form and stats
Things could have gone better for Deportivo Merlo in their Primera B Metropolitana away matches, but 4 points from 3 games is all right.
Merlo's last game was the home draw against Los Andes (0-0).
It was a defeat before that one as the away game against Comunicaciones wasn't a success with a 2-3 loss.A new game in only four days for Deportivo Merlo, the Primera B Metropolitana home match versus Fenix. Busy days.
Deportivo Merlo has displayed an ability to score goals in away matches in the league this season, 5 goals from 3 games. Merlo struggle to build an impenetrable defensive wall in away matches with a total of 5 goals conceded from these games.
Head 2 Head
The most recent recorded scoreline featuring both these participants is the Deportivo Merlo - Ituzaingó 0-1 played earlier this season. Statistics for the preceeding six meetings featuring these two teams are: two wins for Ituzaingó, two draws and two wins for Deportivo Merlo. Over 2,5 goals: two times; under 2,5 goals: four games.Top Goalscorers
  J. Maza 4 goals |  R. Soria 3 goals | J. Arias 3 goals |
Ituzaingó missing players
Deportivo Merlo missing players
| Ituzaingó | Deportivo Merlo | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 22 | 11 | 3 | Played | P | 2 | 11 | 22 |
| 11 | 5 | 1 | Won | W | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 7 | 5 | 2 | Drew | D | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 4 | 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 2 | 6 | 10 |
| 29 | 13 | 3 | Scored | S | 0 | 9 | 18 |
| 19 | 9 | 1 | Conceded | C | 4 | 17 | 25 |
| 95% | 91% | 67% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 91% | 86% |
| 64% | 64% | 67% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 50% | 64% | 55% |
| 36% | 27% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 45% | 36% |
| 18% | 18% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 18% | 9% |
| 5% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 18% | 9% |
| 55% | 55% | 33% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 45% | 41% |
| 41% | 45% | 67% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 18% | 32% |
| 9% | 9% | 33% | Failed to Score | F T | 100% | 45% | 41% |
| 4.5 | 4.7 | 5.3 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 8.5 | 6 | 6 |
| 5.1 | 4.4 | 3.3 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.7 |
| 2.2 | 1.5 | 2.3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 2.1 | 2.2 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| 9.8 | 10.5 | 12.3 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 4 | 8 | 8.7 |
| 3.7 | 3.5 | 3 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 0 | 3.5 | 4 |
| 36% | 33% | 33% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 23% | 20% |
| 9.6 | 9.4 | 9 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 6 | 9.7 | 10.1 |
| 4 | 4 | 4 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 2.5 | 3.6 | 3.8 |
- Deportivo Merlo have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Deportivo Merlo have the fewest dropped points from leading position (4) in Primera B Metropolitana
- Ituzaingó have the fewest conceded goals in the first half (5) in Primera B Metropolitana
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Colegiales | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 15 |
| 2 | Ituzaingó | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 12 |
| 3 | Deportivo Armenio | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 12 |
| 4 | San Miguel | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 12 |
| 5 | Talleres Remedios | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| 6 | Defensores Unidos | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 |
| 7 | UAI Urquiza | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 9 |
| 8 | Deportivo Merlo | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 8 |
| 9 | Acassuso | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| 10 | Comunicaciones | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 8 |
| 11 | Villa San Carlos | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| 12 | Argentino Quilmes | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -1 | 7 |
| 13 | Fenix | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 7 |
| 14 | Canuelas | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 6 |
| 15 | JJ Urquiza | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 4 |
| 16 | Dock Sud | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -6 | 4 |
| 17 | Los Andes | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -6 | 4 |
