Match Report
Mercedes went into the game 8th in the table on 33 points; El Porvenir sat 19th on 26 — a 7-point gap. El Porvenir's recent output lagged their position: 27th on form over five rounds while 19th in the table.
El Porvenir had drawn three in a row.
Across 8 recorded meetings, Mercedes have 2 wins to El Porvenir's 3, with 3 draws, at 1.75 goals per meeting. History backs the host here — 63% of the meetings won by the home side.
Goal scorers
Mercedes: Juan Cruz Vera Borda (61'), Francisco Ruiz (82')
Key stats
Possession: Mercedes 28% · El Porvenir 72% · Total shots: 10-9 · On target: 5-4 · Corners: 2-4