Deportivo Merlo fights Sportivo Barracas in Primera C battle

Days
Hours
Minutes
Seconds
Competition: Argentina Primera C
Date: Sat 18.May
Match begins: 00:00 (UTC)
Venue: Estadio José Manuel Moreno (6200 seats)

The home fans are expecting three points in this fixture, as the home advantage should be put to good use versus a struggling visitor. Deportivo Merlo are in the 10th position while the guests worry at 20th.

Both teams have had enough rest since their last competitive action. Let's hope for an energetic game!

L L L L W

Deportivo Merlo form and stats

Deportivo Merlo have played 18 games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 7-4-7 (wins-draws-losses). It's trouble wherever Deportivo Merlo are playing these days as they have suffered four straight defeats now. They really need to get back to winning ways. We have seen two home losses in a row now for Deportivo Merlo, who are hoping that the phrase “third time lucky” applies to them.

The fans are hoping that Deportivo Merlo will strike back in this match, putting things right after the 0-1 away loss in the Primera C game against El Porvenir. Preceding that match was the home game against Ituzaingó that was lost 0-1.

The Deportivo Merlo fans would probably like to see some more goals scored at their own stadium, the tally being 23 in 18 matches. Deportivo Merlo's goalkeeper has had to pick the ball out of their own net 24 times. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.

L W D W L

Sportivo Barracas form and stats

There's been little loot from Sportivo Barracas's travels as they have only collected 8 points from 18 away games. Sportivo Barracas, who have the fewest points (8) away in Primera C, only have 0 wins to counter their 10 defeats and 8 draws. The loyal fans travelling with their beloved Sportivo Barracas have enjoyed the stadium food more than the matches as the visitors have gone 18 consecutive matches without winning on the road. The last time three points were secured away was the Villa San Carlos game.

Sportivo Barracas play their second straight away game, having lost the previous one 0-1 to Ituzaingó. Prior to that match, a home win 2-0 against Central Córdoba.

There's been a serious shortage of goals from Sportivo Barracas's away games this season with only 6 goals from 18 matches. As opposed to that, Sportivo Barracas have seen the ball go into their own net 25 times on the road.

Head 2 Head

The most recent history between these sides is the Sportivo Barracas - Deportivo Merlo 2-3 played earlier this season. Head-to-head totals (for the last five meetings): Deportivo Merlo won 1 game, 2 matches ended with a draw and Sportivo Barracas has 2 wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: 3 / 2

Top Goalscorers

Deportivo Merlo missing players

Sportivo Barracas missing players

Deportivo Merlo Sportivo Barracas
Total Home Home vs low Statistic Away vs mid Away Total
36 18 6 Played 6 18 36
12 7 4 Won 0 0 6
12 4 1 Drew 4 8 12
12 7 1 Lost 2 10 18
39 23 7 Scored 2 6 27
39 24 4 Conceded 6 25 49
86% 94% 100% Over 0.5 50% 67% 81%
58% 72% 50% Over 1.5 33% 50% 58%
39% 50% 33% Over 2.5 33% 39% 39%
19% 22% 0% Over 3.5 17% 17% 22%
14% 22% 0% Over 4.5 0% 0% 8%
47% 67% 50% BTTS 17% 28% 33%
31% 17% 33% Clean Sheets 50% 33% 28%
36% 22% 17% Failed To Score 83% 72% 58%
 
4.1 4.7 5.3 Corners For (avg) 4.2 4 4.2
4.9 4.2 5 Corners Against (avg) 3.5 3.7 4.1
2.7 2.8 2.7 Yellow Cards (avg) 2 2.1 2.1
7 3 1 Red Cards 2 4 5
Key stats this season:
  • Deportivo Merlo have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
  • Deportivo Merlo have scored at least twice as many goals at home as Sportivo Barracas have scored away.
  • Sportivo Barracas have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
  • Sportivo Barracas have yet to win a game away.

Deportivo Merlo
All Primera C
All Home Away
24-03-19 PC Deportivo Merlo 0 - 1 Sportivo Italiano
30-03-19 PC Leandro Nicéforo Alem 0 - 3 Deportivo Merlo
02-04-19 PC Deportivo Merlo 3 - 2 Excursionistas
09-04-19 PC Victoriano Arenas 0 - 1 Deportivo Merlo
13-04-19 PC Deportivo Merlo 2 - 3 Berazategui
20-04-19 PC Central Córdoba 1 - 0 Deportivo Merlo
27-04-19 PC Deportivo Merlo 0 - 1 Ituzaingó
07-05-19 PC El Porvenir 1 - 0 Deportivo Merlo
12-05-19 PC Villa San Carlos 18:30 Deportivo Merlo
18-05-19 PC Deportivo Merlo 00:00 Sportivo Barracas
Sportivo Barracas
All Primera C Copa Argentina
All Home Away
25-03-19 PC Sportivo Barracas 0 - 2 Cañuelas
29-03-19 PC Sportivo Italiano 3 - 0 Sportivo Barracas
04-04-19 PC Sportivo Barracas 0 - 0 Leandro Nicéforo Alem
08-04-19 PC Excursionistas 3 - 0 Sportivo Barracas
15-04-19 PC Sportivo Barracas 2 - 1 Victoriano Arenas
19-04-19 PC Berazategui 0 - 0 Sportivo Barracas
26-04-19 PC Sportivo Barracas 2 - 0 Central Córdoba
03-05-19 PC Ituzaingó 1 - 0 Sportivo Barracas
13-05-19 PC Sportivo Barracas 18:30 El Porvenir
18-05-19 PC Deportivo Merlo 00:00 Sportivo Barracas

  Total Home Away  
# Team MP W D L F A MP W D L F A MP W D L F A D P
1 Argentino Quilmes 36 19 9 8 51 30 18 11 4 3 29 11 18 8 5 5 22 19 21 66
2 Dock Sud 36 17 11 8 40 25 18 7 5 6 18 14 18 10 6 2 22 11 15 62
3 Deportivo Armenio 36 16 13 7 41 27 18 9 7 2 25 15 18 7 6 5 16 12 14 61
4 Deportivo Laferrere 36 15 14 7 55 37 18 8 9 1 28 15 18 7 5 6 27 22 18 59
5 Excursionistas 36 14 14 8 44 37 18 10 6 2 26 12 18 4 8 6 18 25 7 56
6 Villa San Carlos 36 14 11 11 41 30 18 9 4 5 23 10 18 5 7 6 18 20 11 53
7 Midland 36 13 10 13 41 37 18 9 5 4 25 16 18 4 5 9 16 21 4 49
8 Sportivo Italiano 36 12 13 11 40 38 18 6 8 4 24 21 18 6 5 7 16 17 2 49
9 Luján 36 11 15 10 41 36 18 7 8 3 19 12 18 4 7 7 22 24 5 48
10 Deportivo Merlo 36 12 12 12 39 39 18 7 4 7 23 24 18 5 8 5 16 15 0 48
11 Berazategui 36 9 19 8 33 37 18 3 13 2 13 15 18 6 6 6 20 22 -4 46
12 El Porvenir 36 11 13 12 39 45 18 4 9 5 19 22 18 7 4 7 20 23 -6 46
13 Victoriano Arenas 36 11 10 15 47 50 18 6 4 8 25 24 18 5 6 7 22 26 -3 43
14 Central Córdoba 36 9 15 12 34 43 18 6 8 4 18 17 18 3 7 8 16 26 -9 42
15 Ituzaingó 36 9 15 12 28 39 18 5 7 6 11 15 18 4 8 6 17 24 -11 42
16 Leandro Nicéforo Alem 36 9 14 13 32 39 18 8 5 5 23 16 18 1 9 8 9 23 -7 41
17 General Lamadrid 36 10 11 15 37 45 18 7 5 6 25 23 18 3 6 9 12 22 -8 41
18 Cañuelas 36 7 14 15 43 56 18 4 7 7 24 28 18 3 7 8 19 28 -13 35
19 San Martín Burzaco 36 7 13 16 24 38 18 4 7 7 8 16 18 3 6 9 16 22 -14 34
20 Sportivo Barracas 36 6 12 18 27 49 18 6 4 8 21 24 18 0 8 10 6 25 -22 30

Editor’s Pick

More from Argentina - Primera C