Flandria vs Excursionistas - Primera B Metropolitana

Flandria prepare to host Excursionistas at the home ground on July 25, 2026, with both sides eager to assert their credentials and claim a result that could define their Primera B Metropolitana season. 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 add context to the occasion — Flandria occupying 18th, Excursionistas perched in 1st — and the gap between them shapes the narrative. Patchy would be the kindest description of Flandria's recent run: WLWLW in their last five, a season win rate of 28.57%. The visitors have been picking up results steadily, WWLWW over their last five with a campaign win rate of 57.14%. Where Flandria have leaned on defensive discipline, Excursionistas have often taken the initiative going forward, and that stylistic difference should shape the contest. That’s according to Miguel Delaney of the Independent, who also adds that the Gunners remain keen on another world class forward in the form of Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez.

The tactical battle could prove decisive. Flandria may lean on their home advantage to dictate the tempo, but Excursionistas have shown they can be dangerous when allowed to play on their own terms. Tottenham have changed their approach and are spending big on players who already know the Premier League.

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. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. Lewis Hall remains United's top target(Image: Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images) Man United have made their interest clear in the Real Madrid midfielder, according to The Athletic.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. Given the balance of the numbers, Excursionistas look capable of springing a surprise on the road — a 1-2 away victory is a distinct possibility. With positions in the Primera B Metropolitana table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. In terms of outgoings, Perri seems closest to an exit, but that will likely have to wait until Trafford's mandated holiday after the World Cup is over or a No 2 arrives.