31.08.2026 22:00
Alfredo Ramos stadium
Comunicaciones
Match Timeline
Deportivo Merlo
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
41'
J. Heidenreich
Comunicaciones
🔄
46'
M. Linas ↔ J. Busto
Deportivo Merlo
🔄
46'
L. Alfieri ↔ F. Aguerre
Deportivo Merlo
🔄
46'
F. Benitez ↔ D. Maguicha
Deportivo Merlo
🟨
51'
R. Figueroa
Comunicaciones
🟨
65'
J. Busto
Deportivo Merlo
🔄
67'
C. Vazquez ↔ J. Barroso
Comunicaciones
🔄
71'
A. Velasco ↔ R. Hernandez
Deportivo Merlo
🟨
74'
J. Ibanez
Comunicaciones
🔄
76'
V. Quevedo ↔ P. Ruiz
Comunicaciones
🔄
82'
R. Figueroa ↔ I. Carruega
Comunicaciones
🔄
82'
L. Miguez ↔ J. E. Da Rosa
Deportivo Merlo
🟨
90'
J. Busto
Deportivo Merlo
🟥
90'
J. Busto
Deportivo Merlo

Comunicaciones vs Deportivo Merlo Prediction & Match Analysis

Full analysis and predictions for all markets

1X2
Home or Draw
Probability 73.7%
Odds 1.18
BTTS
No
Probability 55%
Odds 1.53
Over / Under 2.5
Under 2.5
Probability 65.5%
Odds 1.44
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 Home or Draw
73.7%
1.18
BTTS No
55%
1.53
Over / Under 2.5 Under 2.5
65.5%
1.44
Corners O/U Under 11.5 Corners
92%
1.10
HT / FT Home / Home
-
3.20
Correct Score 1-0
-
5.00
Probability Distribution
Comunicaciones Win 43.9%
Draw 29.8%
Deportivo Merlo Win 26.4%
Expected Goals (xG)
Comunicaciones1.19
Deportivo Merlo1.02
Recent Form (Last 5)
Comunicaciones Comunicaciones
WWDLW
32 GF / 31 GA
Deportivo Merlo Deportivo Merlo
WLDWL
34 GF / 47 GA
Key Stats
1
Average Goals Scored
1.06
0.97
Average Goals Conceded
1.47
12
BTTS Yes
18
10
Over 2.5
15
0
Shots on Goal
0

Statistics are based on season averages

Season Statistics

Team averages and season trends before this fixture

Comunicaciones Comunicaciones 32 matches
Deportivo Merlo Deportivo Merlo 32 matches
Comunicaciones Statistic Deportivo Merlo
11 Wins 9
10 Draws 12
11 Losses 11
32 Goals For 34
31 Goals Against 47
1 Avg Goals Scored 1.06
0.97 Avg Goals Conceded 1.47
12 BTTS Yes 18
20 Over 1.5 24
10 Over 2.5 15
3 Over 3.5 9
13 Clean Sheets 9
13 Failed To Score 10
0 Shots On Goal 0
0 Total Shots 0
0 Corners 0
0% Ball Possession 0%

Match Analysis

Model notes, team context and key prediction signals

Final Verdict

There is very little separating these two teams on paper, and Comunicaciones's more proactive style and Deportivo Merlo's more cautious structure points toward a competitive game. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. Recent form does not point to a completely one-sided rhythm, which increases the chance of a more tactical and phase-based contest. A relatively balanced game with moderate goal potential looks most likely. There is little separation in the broader season picture, with both sides operating from relatively comparable league positions and points returns. Across the main signals in this matchup, Away Win remains the stronger lean, and the clean-sheet angle slightly favors Deportivo Merlo. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. From a tactical point of view, the game still points toward Deportivo Merlo having the stronger overall control.

Comunicaciones Analysis

Comunicaciones sit 9 with 43 points after 31 league matches. Their overall return of 11 wins, 10 draws, and 10 losses with goals at 32:29 reflects poor form over their recent run. Their attacking weight is carried by their main attacking players, while defensively they have appeared fairly stable. At home, they have returned 6 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses, a split that suggests a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. In football terms, they tend to show balanced attacking football.

Deportivo Merlo Analysis

So far, Deportivo Merlo have built a campaign that leaves them 12 in the table on 38 points from 30 matches. The record of 9 wins, 11 draws, and 10 defeats, together with a 33:45 goal balance, points toward poor form over their recent run. Much of their attacking threat comes through their main attacking players, while at the back they have looked quite vulnerable. Away from home, the record of 3 wins, 7 draws, and 5 losses points toward a balanced but draw-heavy split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Their broader style still suggests a more cautious and defensive approach.

H2H Analysis

Across those 15 head-to-head meetings, Comunicaciones won 6 times, Deportivo Merlo won 5 times, while 4 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 17:16 from Comunicaciones's perspective. 4 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 6 matches, with an average of 2.2 goals per game.

1X2: Home or Draw
BTTS: No
Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5
Highest model probability: 1X (73.7%)
H2H summary: Comunicaciones wins 6, draws 4, Deportivo Merlo wins 5

Standings

Prim B Metro
# Team MP W D L G GD PTS Form
1 35 20 8 7 54:28 26 68
W W L W W
2 35 18 12 5 47:22 25 66
W W W W D
3 35 17 12 6 41:22 19 63
L W D W D
4 35 18 9 8 37:19 18 63
L W W D L
5 35 16 12 7 35:20 15 60
L L D D W
6 35 16 10 9 41:27 14 58
L W W L L
7 35 15 10 10 38:34 4 55
W L D W W
8 35 14 9 12 36:37 -1 51
W D W L L
9 35 13 11 11 36:33 3 50
D W W L W
10 35 12 12 11 42:45 -3 48
D D D W L
11 35 10 14 11 33:36 -3 44
W D L W L
12 35 10 13 12 38:38 0 43
L L W W D
13 35 10 11 14 30:35 -5 41
L L D L D
14 35 9 13 13 35:39 -4 40
D D L W W
15 35 9 13 13 29:35 -6 40
W D D W L
16 35 9 13 13 29:36 -7 40
W L L L L
17 35 9 13 13 34:49 -15 40
L D L L D
18 35 10 8 17 31:43 -12 38
W L W L W
19 35 8 13 14 31:36 -5 37
W D D W W
20 35 7 13 15 21:37 -16 34
L D D L D
21 35 4 19 12 17:31 -14 31
L W L L D
22 35 1 12 22 22:55 -33 15
D L L L D
Promotion - Primera Nacional
Promotion - Primera B (Promotion - Play Offs)
Relegation - Primera C (Apertura)