Deportivo Merlo vs Sacachispas tips and predictions

Separating the pair proves a struggle

There's not much between Deportivo Merlo and Sacachispas in the Primera B. The hosts are in 14th place with 17 points, compared to their opponents who are in 17th place on 15 points.

Any result is possible here so the draw warrants some consideration. With goals being hard to come by in the build up to this one, this could end up with clean-sheets at both ends. The draw is the pick from the 1X2.

The two sides have looked weak in attack. Deportivo Merlo have averaged 0.8 goals in their last 19 home starts and they'd have wanted more from those clashes. Similarly Sacachispas have only scored once in their last 6 away games.

In previous matches in this head-to-head, 2 of the last 4 have finished on level terms.

The betting markets suggest that at least one of these sides will keep a clean sheet as the match is likely to be tight. If it plays out as expected then the No BTTS bet could be decent. And if you're interested in the goal line, it's Under 1.5 in this match considering how that market has been priced up.

Deportivo Merlo have drawn 8 of their last 14 matches on their own soil. They drew 0-0 with Acassuso at home in April. Sacachispas have drawn 8 of their last 20 away matches. Their most recent tied match was when they shared the spoils with Villa Dalmine last Monday. It isn't very exciting and it feels like a match to keep at arm's length. A deadlock awaits after what looks likely to be a low-scoring affair.