The Phoenix - Deportivo Merlo match promises to be an interesting showdown. Phoenix, currently in 9th place, has been showing consistent results with 2 wins and 3 draws in their last 5 matches. Deportivo Merlo, in 12th place, has had a less stable form with 1 win and 2 draws, but also 2 losses. Considering Phoenix's weak performance at home (1 win in their last 12 matches) and Deportivo Merlo's unsatisfactory away record (losing 5 out of their last 7 away matches), a low-scoring game with few goals is expected. Prediction: under 1.5 total goals.