Very strong pick · fair odds 1.17 · bookmaker 1.20 · Won ✓
10/10Rating
1.20Odds
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Value bet: Comunicaciones to win @ 1.91 – our chance 62% vs 52% implied by the price (edge +18%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Picks by market
ResultComunicaciones to win ✓62% · @1.91
Double chanceComunicaciones or draw ✓85% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗51% · @2.15
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓81% · fair 1.24
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.48
Comunicaciones vs Deportivo Merlo: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
23:00 WAT, Monday 31 August: Comunicaciones v Deportivo Merlo in the Primera B Metropolitana, played at Alfredo Ramos stadium. In the table, Comunicaciones are 9th, upper half, on 60 points after 42 matches; Deportivo Merlo are 15th (lower half) with 49.
Current form
Comunicaciones, last 5: LWDLD Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Deportivo Camioneros, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.3 goals a game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Deportivo Merlo, last 5: LDDLD Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Dock Sud, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 0 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.5 goals a game.
Head to head
When they last met (21 Apr 2026) it ended Deportivo Merlo 2–0 Comunicaciones.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Comunicaciones 1.6 xG, Deportivo Merlo 0.6 xG – a total near 2.3. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 39%, GG 51%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Comunicaciones 62%, draw 23%, Deportivo Merlo 15%.
Lower-risk option: Comunicaciones or draw (85%) at 1.20.
GG/NG: GG (51%) at 2.15.
Price worth noting: Comunicaciones to win @1.91 – the bookmaker implies 52%, our ratings say 62%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Comunicaciones or draw (85%, odds 1.20 – longer than our fair 1.17, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Comunicaciones 1–0 Deportivo Merlo. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Comunicaciones62%fair 1.61 · @1.91
Draw23%fair 4.29 · @2.80
Deportivo Merlo15%fair 6.79 · @4.40
2.25Expected goals
1.62Comunicaciones xG
0.63Deportivo Merlo xG
51%Both score
39%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–017%
2–014%
1–111%
0–011%
2–19%
3–07%
From our goals model: Comunicaciones 1.6 – 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 85% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Comunicaciones vs Deportivo Merlo?
On our numbers Comunicaciones have a 62% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Deportivo Merlo 15%.
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.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
