Good pick · fair odds 1.54 · bookmaker 1.45 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.45Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultDeportivo Merlo to win ✗39% · @2.50
Double chanceEither team to win ✓75% · @1.30
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓54% · @1.95
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓80% · @1.17
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗12% · fair 8.23
Deportivo Merlo vs Dock Sud preview and prediction
The match
The Primera B Metropolitana sees Deportivo Merlo take on Dock Sud on Wednesday 26 August, kicking off at 23:00 (WAT) at Jose Manuel Moreno Stadium. Deportivo Merlo are 15th with 49 points from 42 games (in the bottom half), while Dock Sud sit 18th on 47 points (in the bottom half). Only 2 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Deportivo Merlo's last 5: DDLDL Most recently they drew with Ituzaingó 0–0 away. Goals have dried up – just 0.5 per game.
Dock Sud's last 5: DLWDD Most recently they drew with Deportivo Camioneros 2–2 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.5 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Dock Sud arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.5 points a game against 0.7.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 16 April 2026, finished Dock Sud 1–1 Deportivo Merlo.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.3 goals: 1.2 for Deportivo Merlo and 1.1 for Dock Sud. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 39%, both teams to score at 54%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Deportivo Merlo 39%, draw 25%, Dock Sud 35%.
Both teams to score: yes (54%) at 1.95.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 65% chance at odds of 1.45. Predicted score: Deportivo Merlo 1–1 Dock Sud. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Deportivo Merlo39%fair 2.54 · @2.50
Draw25%fair 3.93 · @2.95
Dock Sud35%fair 2.85 · @2.75
2.27Expected goals
1.18Deportivo Merlo xG
1.09Dock Sud xG
54%Both score
39%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–113%
1–012%
0–111%
0–010%
2–18%
1–27%
From our goals model: Deportivo Merlo 1.2 – 1.1 Dock Sud expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Deportivo Merlo vs Dock Sud?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 65% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.45.
Who will win Deportivo Merlo vs Dock Sud?
On our numbers Deportivo Merlo have a 39% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Dock Sud 35%.
How many goals will there be in Deportivo Merlo vs Dock Sud?
We expect about 2.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 39% likely and both teams score 54% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Deportivo Merlo vs Dock Sud?
Our predicted score is Deportivo Merlo 1–1 Dock Sud, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.3 goals in total.
When is Deportivo Merlo vs Dock Sud?
Deportivo Merlo vs Dock Sud (Primera B Metropolitana) kicks off on Wednesday 26 August 2026 at 23:00 (West Africa Time) at Jose Manuel Moreno Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
