Match Report
The table read 12th (Deportivo Merlo, 38 pts) against 6th (Sportivo Italiano, 52 pts), 14 points apart. Deportivo Merlo's recent output lagged their position: 18th on form over five rounds while 12th in the table.
Defeat had not touched Sportivo Italiano in 7 games.
Across 7 recorded meetings, Deportivo Merlo have 2 wins to Sportivo Italiano's 4, with 1 draw, at 1.71 goals per meeting. Historically tight: 29% of the meetings went beyond two goals.
Goal scorers
Sportivo Italiano: Máximo Guzmán (7'), Máximo Guzmán (16'), Francisco Molina (20'), Máximo Guzmán (79')
Key stats
Possession: Deportivo Merlo 55% · Sportivo Italiano 45% · Total shots: 11-6 · On target: 3-5 · Corners: 7-2


