Our Sportivo Italiano vs Deportivo Merlo Prediction: 1-1
Sportivo Italiano vs Deportivo Merlo in the Argentina Primera B Metropolitana is scheduled for an 20:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 21, 2026. We expect a 1-1 result in a tightly contested match, with BTTS looking like a reliable bet given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This Sportivo Italiano vs Deportivo Merlo prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Sportivo Italiano's Last Match – Villa San Carlos vs Sportivo Italiano
Sportivo Italiano will aim to maintain their momentum following a 1-0 Argentina Primera B Metropolitana triumph against Villa San Carlos on March 3. In that match, Sportivo Italiano recorded 44% possession, firing 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Villa San Carlos | 56% | 0 (1) | - | 64 |
 Sportivo Italiano | 44% | 0 (4) | - | 65 |
Deportivo Merlo's Last Match – Real Pilar vs Deportivo Merlo
Determined to maintain their recent success, Deportivo Merlo must win following their 3-1 Argentina Primera B Metropolitana victory against Real Pilar on March 4. In that match, Deportivo Merlo controlled 52% of possession and managed 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Real Pilar | 48% | 0 (2) | - | 86 |
 Deportivo Merlo | 52% | 0 (4) | - | 49 |
Sportivo Italiano vs Deportivo Merlo Stats
Key Stats
| Sportivo Italiano | Deportivo Merlo | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.69 | Attacking Strength | 1.13 |
| 0.56 | Defence Strength | 1.04 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sportivo Italiano are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Deportivo Merlo average 1.1 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.