URUGUAY PRIMERA DIVISIóN - APERTURA
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Estadio Luis Franzini
Referee: G. Tejera
Defensor Sporting
Match Timeline
Penarol
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
🔄
46'
E. Remedi ↔ Jesus Trindade
Penarol
🔄
46'
G. Togni ↔ L. Umpierrez
Penarol
🔄
46'
F. Batista ↔ M. Arezo
Penarol
48'
M. Arezo
Penarol
🟨
52'
Guillermo De los Santos
Defensor Sporting
🟨
58'
Eduardo Darias
Penarol
🔄
64'
E. Gularte ↔ M. Lemos
Penarol
🔄
70'
G. Rodriguez ↔ B. Lozano
Defensor Sporting
🔄
71'
L. Angulo ↔ J. Cabrera
Penarol
🟨
76'
Francisco Sorondo
Defensor Sporting
🟨
80'
Brian Barboza
Penarol
🟨
81'
Brian Lozano
Defensor Sporting
🔄
81'
G. Barrios ↔ L. Navarro
Defensor Sporting
🔄
84'
A. Torterolo ↔ F. Castro
Defensor Sporting
🔄
84'
N. Wunsch ↔ E. Alonso
Defensor Sporting
🟨
85'
Matías Arezo
Penarol
🟨
87'
Diego Laxalt
Penarol
90'
D. Laxalt
Penarol

Predictions & Statistics

Full analysis and predictions for all markets

1X2
Home Win
Probability 60.5%
Odds -
BTTS
BTTS No
Probability 9.5%
Odds -
Over / Under 2.5
Under 2.5
Probability 39.8%
Odds -
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 Home Win
60.5%
-
BTTS BTTS No
9.5%
-
Over / Under 2.5 Under 2.5
39.8%
-
Corners O/U Over 7.5 Corners
74.1%
-
HT / FT Home / Home
-
-
Correct Score 2-0
-
-
Probability Distribution
Defensor Sporting Win 60.5%
Draw 0%
Penarol Win 39.6%
Expected Goals (xG)
Defensor Sporting0.98
Penarol1.15
Recent Form (Last 5)
Defensor Sporting Defensor Sporting
WWDLW
14 GF / 13 GA
Penarol Penarol
WLDWL
29 GF / 24 GA
Key Stats
0.88
Average Goals Scored
1.38
0.81
Average Goals Conceded
1.14
8
BTTS Yes
14
4
Over 2.5
9
0
Shots on Goal
4

Statistics are based on season averages

Season Statistics

Team averages and season trends before this fixture

Defensor Sporting Defensor Sporting 16 matches
Penarol Penarol 21 matches
Defensor Sporting Statistic Penarol
5 Wins 9
6 Draws 6
5 Losses 6
14 Goals For 29
13 Goals Against 24
0.88 Avg Goals Scored 1.38
0.81 Avg Goals Conceded 1.14
8 BTTS Yes 14
9 Over 1.5 18
4 Over 2.5 9
0 Over 3.5 4
5 Clean Sheets 4
5 Failed To Score 3
0 Shots On Goal 4
0 Total Shots 11.6
0 Corners 3
0% Ball Possession 39%

Match Analysis

Model notes, team context and key prediction signals

Final Verdict

This match looks like a contest between two sides with a fairly similar football identity. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. Recent form does not point to a completely one-sided rhythm, which increases the chance of a more tactical and phase-based contest. The shape dynamic also adds another layer here, with Defensor Sporting expected to line up in 4-3-3 and Penarol in 4-2-3-1, which may reinforce the expected flow toward Penarol having the stronger overall control. The season profile of both teams suggests a matchup where long-term consistency matters, but does not fully remove the possibility of swings in momentum on the day. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. Taken together, the balance of indicators still supports Away Win, with the defensive lean favoring Penarol. The defensive profile of this fixture suggests that clear openings may be harder to create.This profiles as a tighter contest, with fewer clear openings expected.

Defensor Sporting Analysis

From their first 15 matches, Defensor Sporting have collected 21 points and now occupy 8 place in the table. Across the campaign, they have posted 5 wins, 6 draws, and 4 losses, while the 13:11 goal ratio supports the view of mixed form over their recent run. Going forward they rely heavily on B. Montenegro (6 goals), A. Machado (2 goals), F. Castro (2 goals), and defensively they have been very solid. At home, they have returned 4 wins, 2 draws, and 1 losses, a split that suggests a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. In football terms, they tend to show balanced attacking football.

Penarol Analysis

Placed 4 with 27 points from 15 outings, Penarol continue to operate from a strong competitive position. The record of 8 wins, 3 draws, and 4 defeats, together with a 23:16 goal balance, points toward poor form over their recent run. Much of their attacking threat comes through M. Arezo (6 goals), L. Angulo (4 goals), Leandro Umpierrez (3 goals), while at the back they have looked very solid. Away from home, they have returned 5 wins, 0 draws, and 2 losses, a split that suggests a fairly balanced split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. In football terms, they tend to show balanced attacking football.

H2H Analysis

Across those 15 head-to-head meetings, Defensor Sporting won 2 times, Penarol won 11 times, while 2 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 11:26 from Defensor Sporting's perspective. 7 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 7 matches, with an average of 2.47 goals per game.

1X2: Home Win
BTTS: BTTS No
Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (100%)
Predicted formations: Defensor Sporting 4-3-3 / Penarol 4-2-3-1
H2H summary: Defensor Sporting wins 2, draws 2, Penarol wins 11

Lineups

Defensor Sporting
Formation
Penarol
K. Dawson
K. Dawson
G. Rodriguez
G. Rodriguez
F. Sorondo
F. Sorondo
G. De los Santos
G. De los Santos
A. Frugone
A. Frugone
M. Amaro
M. Amaro
G. Barrios
G. Barrios
L. Agazzi
L. Agazzi
N. Wunsch
N. Wunsch
A. Torterolo
A. Torterolo
B. Montenegro
B. Montenegro
W. Aguerre
W. Aguerre
B. Barboza
B. Barboza
E. Gularte
E. Gularte
L. Ferreira
L. Ferreira
Lucas Hernandez
Lucas Hernandez
E. Darias
E. Darias
E. Remedi
E. Remedi
D. Laxalt
D. Laxalt
L. Angulo
L. Angulo
F. Batista
F. Batista
G. Togni
G. Togni
Defensor Sporting 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
12
K. Dawson
G
4
G. Rodriguez
↓ 70'
14
F. Sorondo
🟨 76'
D
3
G. De los Santos
🟨 52'
D
15
A. Frugone
D
6
M. Amaro
M
5
G. Barrios
↓ 81'
M
11
L. Agazzi
D
8
N. Wunsch
↓ 84'
M
22
A. Torterolo
↓ 84'
M
26
B. Montenegro
F
Substitutes
1
L. Machado
G
20
M. Caballero
D
25
D. Abella
D
30
E. Cuello
M
33
S. Bruschi
F
27
Juan Jorge
M
7
B. Lozano
↑ 70' 🟨 81'
M
77
F. Castro
↑ 84'
M
18
E. Alonso
↑ 84'
F
28
L. Navarro
↑ 81'
F
Penarol 4-3-3
Starting XI
29
W. Aguerre
G
36
B. Barboza
🟨 80'
D
4
E. Gularte
↓ 64'
D
6
L. Ferreira
D
27
Lucas Hernandez
D
13
E. Darias
🟨 58'
M
5
E. Remedi
↓ 46'
M
93
D. Laxalt
⚽ 90' 🟨 87'
M
77
L. Angulo
↓ 71'
M
9
F. Batista
↓ 46'
F
23
G. Togni
↓ 46'
M
Substitutes
1
S. Britos
G
2
F. Escobar
D
3
M. Lemos
↑ 64'
D
14
K. Rodriguez
D
18
G. Barbas
21
Jesus Trindade
↑ 46'
M
32
L. Umpierrez
↑ 46'
M
7
J. Cabrera
↑ 71'
M
19
M. Arezo
⚽ 48' ↑ 46' 🟨 85'
F
99
A. Hernandez
F
Last matches: Defensor Sporting
04.07.26
Fri
Defensor Sporting
Cruzeiro
0
2
L
07.06.26
Pri
Defensor Sporting
Boston River
1
1
D
30.05.26
Pri
Defensor Sporting
Racing Montevideo
0
0
D
17.05.26
Pri
Defensor Sporting
Central Espanol
1
2
L
10.05.26
Pri
Defensor Sporting
Juventud
1
2
L
04.05.26
Pri
Defensor Sporting
Penarol
1
1
D
27.04.26
Pri
Defensor Sporting
Progreso
1
0
W
18.04.26
Pri
Defensor Sporting
Racing Montevideo
1
1
D
11.04.26
Pri
Defensor Sporting
Boston River
2
0
W
05.04.26
Pri
Defensor Sporting
Cerro
0
1
L
31.03.26
Pri
Defensor Sporting
Albion FC
1
1
D
26.03.26
Pri
Defensor Sporting
Danubio
0
0
D
21.03.26
Pri
Defensor Sporting
Club Nacional
2
1
W
15.03.26
Pri
Defensor Sporting
Deportivo Maldonado
0
1
L
08.03.26
Pri
Defensor Sporting
Central Espanol
0
0
D
26.02.26
Pri
Defensor Sporting
Atletico Torque
0
1
L
21.02.26
Pri
Defensor Sporting
Cerro Largo
1
0
W
14.02.26
Pri
Defensor Sporting
Liverpool Montevideo
2
1
W
07.02.26
Pri
Defensor Sporting
Wanderers
1
1
D
09.11.25
Pri
Defensor Sporting
Club Nacional
1
1
D
Last matches: Penarol
07.06.26
Pri
Penarol
Cerro
1
0
W
01.06.26
Pri
Penarol
Central Espanol
0
1
L
28.05.26
CON
Penarol
Santa Fe
0
1
L
22.05.26
CON
Penarol
Corinthians
1
1
D
16.05.26
Pri
Penarol
Liverpool Montevideo
2
1
W
11.05.26
Pri
Penarol
Cerro Largo
3
2
W
07.05.26
CON
Penarol
Platense
1
1
D
04.05.26
Pri
Penarol
Defensor Sporting
1
1
D
01.05.26
CON
Penarol
Corinthians
0
2
L
26.04.26
Pri
Penarol
Wanderers
0
1
L
20.04.26
Pri
Penarol
Juventud
2
2
D
17.04.26
CON
Penarol
Platense
1
2
L
13.04.26
Pri
Penarol
Liverpool Montevideo
0
2
L
10.04.26
CON
Penarol
Santa Fe
1
1
D
04.04.26
Pri
Penarol
Progreso
2
0
W
29.03.26
Pri
Penarol
Racing Montevideo
1
2
L
25.03.26
Pri
Penarol
Boston River
2
0
W
21.03.26
Pri
Penarol
Cerro
3
1
W
14.03.26
Pri
Penarol
Albion FC
1
0
W
07.03.26
Pri
Penarol
Danubio
1
1
D
H2H: Defensor Sporting vs Penarol
24.05.26
H2H
Defensor Sporting
Penarol
0
2
L
04.05.26
H2H
Penarol
Defensor Sporting
1
1
D
02.11.25
H2H
Penarol
Defensor Sporting
2
1
L
16.10.25
H2H
Defensor Sporting
Penarol
0
2
L
07.06.25
H2H
Penarol
Defensor Sporting
3
0
L
03.05.25
H2H
Defensor Sporting
Penarol
0
1
L
17.11.24
H2H
Penarol
Defensor Sporting
2
0
L
27.07.24
H2H
Penarol
Defensor Sporting
1
0
L
18.05.24
H2H
Defensor Sporting
Penarol
0
2
L
07.10.23
H2H
Penarol
Defensor Sporting
2
1
L
23.07.23
H2H
Penarol
Defensor Sporting
2
1
L
25.02.23
H2H
Defensor Sporting
Penarol
2
2
D
07.08.22
H2H
Defensor Sporting
Penarol
2
3
L
13.02.22
H2H
Penarol
Defensor Sporting
0
1
W
28.01.21
H2H
Penarol
Defensor Sporting
1
2
W
Last matches: Defensor Sporting
07.06.26
Pri
Defensor Sporting
Boston River
1
1
D
10.05.26
Pri
Defensor Sporting
Juventud
1
2
L
27.04.26
Pri
Defensor Sporting
Progreso
1
0
W
11.04.26
Pri
Defensor Sporting
Boston River
2
0
W
31.03.26
Pri
Defensor Sporting
Albion FC
1
1
D
21.03.26
Pri
Defensor Sporting
Club Nacional
2
1
W
08.03.26
Pri
Defensor Sporting
Central Espanol
0
0
D
21.02.26
Pri
Defensor Sporting
Cerro Largo
1
0
W
09.11.25
Pri
Defensor Sporting
Club Nacional
1
1
D
24.10.25
Pri
Defensor Sporting
Atletico Torque
0
1
L
06.10.25
Pri
Defensor Sporting
Wanderers
2
1
W
19.09.25
Pri
Defensor Sporting
Danubio
2
1
W
05.09.25
Pri
Defensor Sporting
Juventud
1
0
W
23.08.25
Pri
Defensor Sporting
Plaza Colonia
1
0
W
11.08.25
Pri
Defensor Sporting
CA River Plate
1
0
W
07.12.21
Seg
Defensor Sporting
Racing Montevideo
3
0
W
04.12.21
Seg
Defensor Sporting
Cerro
0
1
L
24.11.21
Seg
Defensor Sporting
Danubio
0
1
L
10.11.21
Seg
Defensor Sporting
Uruguay Montevideo
2
0
W
29.10.21
Seg
Defensor Sporting
Villa Teresa
1
2
L
H2H at home: Defensor Sporting
24.05.26
H2H
Defensor Sporting
Penarol
0
2
L
16.10.25
H2H
Defensor Sporting
Penarol
0
2
L
03.05.25
H2H
Defensor Sporting
Penarol
0
1
L
18.05.24
H2H
Defensor Sporting
Penarol
0
2
L
25.02.23
H2H
Defensor Sporting
Penarol
2
2
D
07.08.22
H2H
Defensor Sporting
Penarol
2
3
L
Last matches: Penarol
07.06.26
Pri
Penarol
Cerro
1
0
W
11.05.26
Pri
Penarol
Cerro Largo
3
2
W
07.05.26
CON
Penarol
Platense
1
1
D
01.05.26
CON
Penarol
Corinthians
0
2
L
26.04.26
Pri
Penarol
Wanderers
0
1
L
10.04.26
CON
Penarol
Santa Fe
1
1
D
04.04.26
Pri
Penarol
Progreso
2
0
W
25.03.26
Pri
Penarol
Boston River
2
0
W
14.03.26
Pri
Penarol
Albion FC
1
0
W
01.03.26
Pri
Penarol
Club Nacional
1
0
W
15.02.26
Pri
Penarol
Central Espanol
1
2
L
30.11.25
Pri
Penarol
Club Nacional
0
1
L
16.11.25
Pri
Penarol
Liverpool Montevideo
2
1
W
09.11.25
Pri
Penarol
Atletico Torque
2
0
W
25.10.25
Pri
Penarol
Cerro
0
2
L
11.10.25
Pri
Penarol
Miramar
2
2
D
27.09.25
Pri
Penarol
Cerro Largo
3
1
W
13.09.25
Pri
Penarol
Liverpool Montevideo
2
2
D
31.08.25
Pri
Penarol
Racing Montevideo
4
1
W
15.08.25
Pri
Penarol
Boston River
1
2
L
H2H away: Penarol
24.05.26
H2H
Defensor Sporting
Penarol
0
2
W
16.10.25
H2H
Defensor Sporting
Penarol
0
2
W
03.05.25
H2H
Defensor Sporting
Penarol
0
1
W
18.05.24
H2H
Defensor Sporting
Penarol
0
2
W
25.02.23
H2H
Defensor Sporting
Penarol
2
2
D
07.08.22
H2H
Defensor Sporting
Penarol
2
3
W

Standings

Primera: Apertura
# Team MP W D L G GD PTS Form
1 15 9 4 2 23:14 9 31
L D W D W
2 15 9 2 4 24:16 8 29
W W L D W
3 15 8 4 3 26:16 10 28
W W W W W
4 15 8 3 4 23:16 7 27
W D L D L
5 15 7 3 5 23:22 1 24
W L W L D
6 15 6 5 4 22:16 6 23
W D W D L
7 15 7 1 7 26:21 5 22
W L L W L
8 15 5 6 4 13:11 2 21
L D W D W
9 15 5 5 5 20:18 2 20
L W D L W
10 15 6 2 7 16:21 -5 20
W L W L L
11 15 4 6 5 17:21 -4 18
L L W D D
12 15 5 2 8 16:19 -3 17
L W L L D
13 15 5 2 8 14:20 -6 17
L W L W L
14 15 4 3 8 17:22 -5 15
W W D D W
15 15 2 4 9 12:23 -11 10
L L L W L
16 15 2 4 9 8:24 -16 10
L L L D D
Promotion - Liga AUF Uruguaya (Play Offs)