Deportivo Merlo and Defensores Unidos face each other on Saturday 09.05.2026, at 23:00 (UK Time), in a Prim B Metro 2026 match. The game will take place at Deportivo Merlo's home ground, the Estadio José Manuel Moreno.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Club Social y Deportivo Merlo and Club Atlético Defensores Unidos, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Deportivo Merlo vs Defensores Unidos
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Under 2.5 Goals
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Deportivo Merlo preview
Deportivo Merlo heads into the match with the following record in the Prim B Metro: in 33 matches, Club Social y Deportivo Merlo secured 9 victories, 12 draws, and 12 losses, maintaining an average of 1.18 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Los Charros's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 9 victories so far.
Deportivo Merlo has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 34 goals, of which 34 were scored in the Prim B Metro, resulting in an average of 1.03 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is , who has found the back of the net 0 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 0 assists.
On the defensive side, Deportivo Merlo has conceded 48 goals in the Prim B Metro (an average of 1.45 per game) and 48 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.45 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Defensores Unidos preview
Defensores Unidos comes into the game with 33 matches played so far in the Prim B Metro. They have secured 7 victories, 12 draws, and 14 losses, maintaining an average of 1 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 7 wins, 12 draws, and 14 losses.
Club Atlético Defensores Unidos's attack has been highly effective, scoring 28 goals during this period. Of that total, 28 were netted in the Prim B Metro, with an average of 0.85 goals per game. The overall season average is 0.85.
El Celeste's offensive system is led by , the team's top scorer this season. The has found the back of the net 0 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, . The has contributed with 0 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 36 goals with an average of 1.09 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 36 goals in 33 matches, averaging 1.09 per match.
Head to head: Deportivo Merlo vs Defensores Unidos
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Deportivo Merlo
Argentina - Prim B Metro
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L D D L |
0.4 |
| Home | L L L W L |
0.6 |
| Away | L D D D D |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 27% | 38% | 18% |
| Goals | 2.48 | 2.94 | 2.06 |
| Scored | 1.03 | 1.31 | 0.76 |
| Conceded | 1.45 | 1.63 | 1.29 |
| Both Teams to Score | 55% | 63% | 47% |
| Without Conceding | 27% | 25% | 29% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 25% | 41% |
| 1st to Score | 30% | 31% | 29% |
|
xG
|
1.19 | 1.41 | 0.97 |
|
xGA
|
1.18 | 1.16 | 1.21 |
Defensores Unidos
Argentina - Prim B Metro
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W W L L |
1.4 |
| Home | D W L D L |
1 |
| Away | W L L D L |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 21% | 35% | 6% |
| Goals | 1.94 | 2.06 | 1.81 |
| Scored | 0.85 | 1.18 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 1.09 | 0.88 | 1.31 |
| Both Teams to Score | 45% | 59% | 31% |
| Without Conceding | 24% | 35% | 13% |
| Failed To Score | 39% | 18% | 63% |
| 1st to Score | 30% | 59% | 6% |
|
xG
|
1.16 | 1.28 | 1.04 |
|
xGA
|
1.45 | 1.35 | 1.56 |
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