Comunicaciones vs Deportivo Merlo prediction & analysis
86%
Footrivo pick
Comunicaciones or draw
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.16 · bookmaker 1.20 · Won ✓
10/10Rating
1.20Odds
1
Value bet: Comunicaciones to win @ 1.91 – our chance 64% vs 52% implied by the price (edge +22%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultComunicaciones to win ✓64% · @1.91
Double chanceComunicaciones or draw ✓86% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗51% · @2.15
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓81% · fair 1.24
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✓17% · fair 5.75
Comunicaciones vs Deportivo Merlo preview and prediction
The match
Comunicaciones host Deportivo Merlo in the Primera B Metropolitana on Monday 31 August, with kick-off at 23:00 (WAT) at Alfredo Ramos stadium. Comunicaciones are 9th with 60 points from 42 games (in the top half), while Deportivo Merlo sit 15th on 49 points (in the bottom half).
Form guide
Comunicaciones's last 5: LWDLD Most recently they lost to Deportivo Camioneros 0–2 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.3 per game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Deportivo Merlo's last 5: LDDLD Most recently they lost to Dock Sud 1–2 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 0 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.5 per game.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 21 April 2026, finished Deportivo Merlo 2–0 Comunicaciones.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.3 goals: 1.7 for Comunicaciones and 0.6 for Deportivo Merlo. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 39%, both teams to score at 51%.
Safer route: Comunicaciones or draw (86%) at 1.20.
Both teams to score: yes (51%) at 2.15.
Value angle: Comunicaciones to win at 1.91 – 64% on our numbers against 52% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Comunicaciones or draw – a 86% chance at odds of 1.20, above our fair price of 1.16, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Comunicaciones 1–0 Deportivo Merlo. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Comunicaciones64%fair 1.57 · @1.91
Draw22%fair 4.51 · @2.80
Deportivo Merlo14%fair 7.15 · @4.40
2.25Expected goals
1.65Comunicaciones xG
0.60Deportivo Merlo xG
51%Both score
39%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–017%
2–014%
0–011%
1–110%
2–19%
3–08%
From our goals model: Comunicaciones 1.7 – 0.6 Deportivo Merlo expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Comunicaciones vs Deportivo Merlo?
Our pick is Comunicaciones or draw with a 86% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Comunicaciones vs Deportivo Merlo?
On our numbers Comunicaciones have a 64% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Deportivo Merlo 14%.
How many goals will there be in Comunicaciones vs Deportivo Merlo?
We expect about 2.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 39% likely and both teams score 51% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Comunicaciones vs Deportivo Merlo?
Our predicted score is Comunicaciones 1–0 Deportivo Merlo, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.3 goals in total.
When is Comunicaciones vs Deportivo Merlo?
Comunicaciones vs Deportivo Merlo (Primera B Metropolitana) kicks off on Monday 31 August 2026 at 23:00 (West Africa Time) at Alfredo Ramos 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.
