Ituzaingó vs Villa Dalmine - Primera B Metropolitana

The Primera B Metropolitana returns to the home ground on May 9, 2026, where Ituzaingó and Villa Dalmine will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. Chelsea take on Serie A giants Juventus in Hong Kong this morning in the latest fixture on their pre-season tour of Asia.

The standings paint a clear picture: Ituzaingó in 22nd, Villa Dalmine in 5th, and both keen to climb. Results have been in short supply for the hosts, with DLLLD across their last five and a campaign win rate of 2.86% that makes for grim reading. On their travels the visitors have been workmanlike, LLDDW in their last five and a win rate of 45.71% to show for it. The contrast in attacking output — 0.63 versus 1 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. Following a two-year stint in Seattle, Ogwumike continues to produce elite numbers in her 2026 campaign, averaging 16.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.2 steals per game for the Sparks.

Wing play is likely to be central to the contest. Ituzaingó will look to stretch the pitch and isolate their wide attackers, while Villa Dalmine must find a way to compress the space and choke the supply lines. Hipolito/Europa Press via Getty Images) According to Fabrizio Romano, Man United 'are not proceeding' with a move for the Brighton midfielder.

Individual moments of quality could tip the balance. Both sides possess players capable of producing something out of nothing, and a single flash of brilliance may be all that separates them. Whoever wins the individual duel between the two sides' chief playmakers is likely to dictate the rhythm and, ultimately, the destination of the points. The Dutch striker faces an uncertain future at Old Trafford with repeated links over a move away.

The fixture has the feel of a coin-flip, and picking a winner with any conviction would require a braver pundit than most. Villa Dalmine look well-equipped to take the points on the road, with a 1-2 victory well within their reach. With positions in the Primera B Metropolitana table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. Fulham's Antonee Robinson could be one of those, who would likely be a cheaper alternative to Hall, who has just enjoyed a breakout season with the Magpies.