Excursionistas vs Ituzaingó - Primera B Metropolitana

The history between Excursionistas and Ituzaingó lends this Primera B Metropolitana fixture an extra layer of spice, and when the two walk out at the home ground on September 7, 2026, recent encounters will be on everyone's mind. Mason Mount has been outstanding for Man Utd in pre-season but he could still face fierce competition for a place in Michael Carrick's side next season.

The standings paint a clear picture: Excursionistas in 1st, Ituzaingó in 22nd, and both keen to climb. Excursionistas have been picking up results at a respectable clip, WWLWW over their last five with a season win rate of 57.14%. On the road the visitors have looked devoid of inspiration, DLLLD in their last five and a win rate of 2.86% that makes for sobering reading. Their respective approaches this season have differed noticeably, and the tactical contrast could prove telling. The player had scored the equaliser away to Lyon before winning the penalty that secured the three points.

Set-piece efficiency could prove the difference on the night. Both Excursionistas and Ituzaingó have invested time in dead-ball situations this season, and a single corner or free-kick may settle it. Tuesday's print edition of ABC, as relayed by Sport Witness, have claimed that Betis turned down a €50m approach from a wealthy non-Premier League club for Antony.

Star players on both sides will be eager to make their mark, and the individual duels across the pitch could go a long way to deciding the outcome. How each side deals with the other's danger men — and who takes their chances when they come — will be central to the outcome. New goalkeeper signing Kayne van Oevelen could go out on loan, while striker George Hirst and right-back Harry Clarke both have Championship interest but Ipswich are seeking permanent offers.

Predictions are tricky when the sides are this evenly matched, and small margins — a moment of quality, a slice of luck — could decide it either way. On balance, Excursionistas look well-placed to claim all three points, and a 2-1 home win would not come as a surprise. The ramifications of this result could ripple through the Primera B Metropolitana standings for weeks to come, regardless of who comes out on top. The 22-year-old was likely quite high up on the list of United's midfield targets and potentially even higher after Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga blows.