Match

Mercedes vs Deportivo Español: prediction and stats

Primera CRegular Season - 28Kick-off on September 12, 2026 at 08:00 PM (UTC)Estadio Liga Mercedes, Mercedes, Provincia de Buenos Aires

MercedesDeportivo Español

The Footlab model calls this one tight: 36% for Mercedes, 39% for a draw, 25% for Deportivo Español. The most likely score is 0-0.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Mercedes vs Deportivo Español?

A very open match: only 62 Elo points separate Mercedes (1,585) and Deportivo Español (1,646).

Mercedes win36 %
Draw39 %
Deportivo Español win25 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Mercedes have 6 wins, 4 draws and 5 defeats; Deportivo Español have 6, 7 and 2.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Mercedes
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026Sacachispas(home)2-0Primera C
Aug 18, 2026Claypole(away)0-1Primera C
Aug 8, 2026Argentino Rosario(away)0-2Primera C
Jul 31, 2026Estrella Del Sur(home)1-1Primera C
Jul 25, 2026Berazategui(away)1-0Primera C
Deportivo Español
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 24, 2026Lujan(home)0-0Primera C
Aug 17, 2026Sacachispas(home)0-0Primera C
Aug 7, 2026General Lamadrid(away)0-0Primera C
Jul 31, 2026Leones de Rosario(home)0-0Primera C
Jul 25, 2026Atletico Atlas(away)1-0Primera C

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Mercedes win(s), 1 draw(s), 4 Deportivo Español win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
May 18, 2026Deportivo Español 1-0 MercedesPrimera C
Nov 22, 2025Deportivo Español 2-1 MercedesPrimera C
Nov 14, 2025Mercedes 0-0 Deportivo EspañolPrimera C
Jul 27, 2025Mercedes 3-0 Deportivo EspañolPrimera C
Apr 13, 2025Deportivo Español 1-0 MercedesPrimera C
Jul 7, 2024Deportivo Español 1-0 MercedesPrimera C

Last archived meeting: Deportivo Español vs Mercedes on May 18, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Mercedes score 1.3 and concede 0.7 goals per match over their last 15; Deportivo Español score 0.5 and concede 0.3. The model gives a 18% probability of over 2.5 goals and 27% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Mercedes1.30.774/153/15
Deportivo Español0.50.3112/151/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Mercedes sit 6th in Primera C (36 points from 25 matches) and Deportivo Español sit 5th (35 points from 25 matches).

2026 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
5Deportivo Español257144181435
6Mercedes25997251536

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Mercedes vs Deportivo Español?
The Footlab model calls this one tight: 36% for Mercedes, 39% for a draw, 25% for Deportivo Español.
Where and when is Mercedes vs Deportivo Español played?
Mercedes vs Deportivo Español is played on September 12, 2026 at 08:00 PM (UTC) at Estadio Liga Mercedes, in the Primera C.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 18% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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