ArgentinaMatches analysed: 1302023–2026Andres Merlos: referee stats
Andres Merlos (Argentina) has shown 4.54 cards per game in 130 analysed matches — −12% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
Lenient · −12%Upcoming matches with Andres Merlos
| Date | Match | Exp. cards | Over 3.5 | Over 4.5 | Both booked | Penalty | Red card | Odds o3.5 / o4.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 20 Sept 22:15 | Belgrano Cordoba – Estudiantes de Rio CuartoLiga Profesional Argentina | 4.55.2 | 65%74% | 46%58% | 79% | 17% | 20% | 1.44 / 1.93 |
Model probabilities: the referee’s card rate combined with both teams’ discipline, shrunk toward the league average when the sample is small. League average in grey for comparison.
Referee radar
Percentile among 2953 referees with at least 15 matches; 50 = typical referee. Each axis compares the referee with the average of the leagues where this referee officiates.
Cards per match (last 20 matches)
Andres Merlos by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Profesional Argentina | 95 | 4.73 | 5.27 | −10% | 16% | 26% |
| Copa de la Liga Profesional | 27 | 3.89 | 5.02 | −17% | 7% | 19% |
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | 3 | 4.67 | 4.90 | −1% | 0% | 33% |
| CONMEBOL Libertadores | 2 | 3.00 | 5.41 | −9% | 0% | 0% |
| Primera Nacional | 2 | 6.50 | 4.81 | +6% | 50% | 50% |
| Super Copa | 1 | 3.00 | 3.00 | +0% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Andres Merlos
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 13 Sept | Tigre – Rosario CentralLiga Profesional Argentina | 0:1 | 8 | 21 | 1 |
| Sun 6 Sept | Lanus – Defensa Y JusticiaLiga Profesional Argentina | 1:0 | 4 | 25 | 0 |
| Sat 22 Aug | Atletico Tucuman – Instituto CordobaLiga Profesional Argentina | 0:0 | 5 | 11 | 0 |
| Fri 14 Aug | Racing Club – BanfieldLiga Profesional Argentina | 0:1 | 4 | 20 | 0 |
| Sat 8 Aug | Deportivo Riestra – Estudiantes L.P.Liga Profesional Argentina | 2:0 | 7 | 29 | 1 |
| Sun 2 Aug | Newells Old Boys – Boca JuniorsLiga Profesional Argentina | 2:2 | 5 | 23 | 0 |
| Fri 31 Jul | Central Cordoba de Santiago – Atletico TucumanLiga Profesional Argentina | 0:2 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Fri 24 Jul | Velez Sarsfield – Instituto CordobaLiga Profesional Argentina | 1:0 | 4 | 16 | 0 |
| Tue 12 May | Belgrano Cordoba – Union Santa FeLiga Profesional Argentina | 2:0 | 4 | 12 | 0 |
| Tue 5 May | Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto – Instituto CordobaLiga Profesional Argentina | 0:2 | 3 | 21 | 0 |
| Sun 19 Apr | Rosario Central – Sarmiento JuninLiga Profesional Argentina | 2:1 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Sat 11 Apr | Boca Juniors – IndependienteLiga Profesional Argentina | 1:1 | 3 | 24 | 1 |
| Tue 7 Apr | Instituto Cordoba – Defensa Y JusticiaLiga Profesional Argentina | 2:0 | 4 | 20 | 0 |
| Sun 22 Mar | Belgrano Cordoba – Racing ClubLiga Profesional Argentina | 1:2 | 7 | 25 | 0 |
| Tue 10 Mar | Independiente – Union Santa FeLiga Profesional Argentina | 4:4 | 2 | 22 | 2 |
How the numbers are calculated
Cards = yellow and red cards shown to players during 90 minutes (a second yellow counts as a yellow plus a red, as most bookmakers settle). Cards for coaches and substitutes on the bench and cards in extra time are excluded. Penalties = penalties awarded during the match (shoot-outs excluded). “vs league” compares the referee with the average of the exact league seasons this referee worked, so a referee from a card-heavy league is not called strict just because of the league.
Data: official match events and statistics (API-Sports), updated daily.
Frequently asked questions
How many cards does Andres Merlos give per game?
On average 4.54 cards per game in 130 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 5.19).
Is Andres Merlos a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Andres Merlos officiates, the card count is −12% – profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 25% of these matches.
How often do matches with Andres Merlos go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 47% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 65%. Both teams were booked in 80%.
Does Andres Merlos give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 14% of matches refereed by Andres Merlos.
Which match will Andres Merlos referee next?
Belgrano Cordoba – Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto (Liga Profesional Argentina) on 20.09.2026. Card probabilities for this match are shown above.