BUENOS AIRES (Interstat) — A clash of starkly contrasting fortunes is set for Sunday in Argentina’s Primera B Metropolitana as surging CSyD San Martín hosts struggling Deportivo Merlo.

The match at San Martín’s ground will feature one of the division’s hottest teams against one mired in a deep slump. San Martín (7-3-11) enters the contest on a high, coming off a 2-1 road victory over Dock Sud last Sunday. Their recent form has been formidable, including a stunning 5-0 thrashing of UAI Urquiza on Oct. 11.

Conversely, Deportivo Merlo (9-19-16) is reeling from a 1-0 home loss to Sacachispas on Nov. 9. The defeat extended their winless streak to eight matches across all competitions, a run featuring six losses and two draws. Their attack has been anemic, failing to score in five of those eight games.

The statistical outlook favors the hosts. According to Interstat’s game simulator, the projected final score is a 1-0 victory for CSyD San Martín. This aligns with the teams’ trajectories, as San Martín has shown a capacity for decisive results while Deportivo Merlo has consistently struggled to find the net.

Sunday’s matchup presents a clear opportunity for San Martín to solidify its positive momentum, while Deportivo Merlo will be desperate to find a spark and reverse its fortunes on the road.