# | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 |
Deportivo Armenio
|
16 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 20 | 11 | +9 | 31 |
18 |
UAI Urquiza
|
16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 20 | -12 | 15 |
UAI Urquiza is showing inconsistent form, with two wins, two draws, and one defeat in their last five league matches. Their 2:1 away win against Deportivo Merlo was a bright spot, but their home performances are a serious concern. In their last two home games, Urquiza failed to score a single goal – 0:0 against Dock Sud and 0:1 against Real Pilar. This season, the team has the lowest number of goals scored in the league (8), while conceding 20. Their home statistics highlight the scoring issue: only 3 goals scored in 8 matches, with 4 conceded. The team defends reliably at home, but their chronic lack of goalscoring negates this strength.
Deportivo Armenio is the undisputed favorite, sitting at the top of the table with 31 points and riding a three-match winning streak. In their last five outings, the team has collected 13 out of a possible 15 points (4 wins, 1 draw). A 3:2 away win against Acassuso and a 2:1 home victory over Excursionistas confirm their attacking efficiency and ability to grind out results. Armenio is unbeaten away from home this season: 4 wins and 4 draws in 8 matches. The team displays a balanced game, having scored 9 goals while conceding only 5 in their away fixtures.
Statistical insights paint a contrasting picture. UAI Urquiza has the worst attacking efficiency in the league, averaging 0.5 goals per game. Furthermore, their home games are characterized by low scoring: 75% of their home matches (6 out of 8) have ended with under 2.5 total goals. Deportivo Armenio, in contrast, demonstrates remarkable consistency: just one defeat in 16 rounds and a goal difference of +9. Their away record of conceding an average of 1.13 goals per game points to a solid defensive structure. Head-to-head encounters also favor Armenio: in the last three meetings, they have one emphatic 4:1 victory and two draws, including a goalless 0:0 draw in May 2025.
The tactical setup is predetermined by the teams' current form. UAI Urquiza will most likely adopt a defensive approach, looking to capitalize on set-pieces and counter-attacks. However, their main issue is the lack of a consistent goal-scorer, which severely limits their counter-attacking threat. The team will aim to secure a goalless draw by applying pressure in midfield. Deportivo Armenio, boasting superior player quality and the confidence of a league leader, will look to control possession and create scoring opportunities. Their strength lies in their ability to break down defensive blocks through combination play and wing activity. The key factor will be converting chances: if Armenio scores first, Urquiza will be forced to push forward, opening up space for the visitors' counter-attacks.
The match outcome and scoreline recommendation is based on objective metrics. A Deportivo Armenio win with a (0) handicap appears to be the most likely outcome, given their away invincibility and overall stability. A Deportivo Armenio win with a team total over 0.5 goals is also statistically justified. The predicted scoreline is 0:1 or 0:2. The first option reflects Urquiza's defensive resilience at home and the visitors' potential struggles in front of goal. The second is more likely if Armenio can score an early goal and exploit the hosts' forced attacking moves. A goalless draw, like in the last head-to-head meeting, is unlikely due to the visitors' current scoring form.