Primera División
Central Español vs Progreso
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 - 15:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Parque Luis Méndez Piana
Central Español vs Progreso Prediction & Stats - Primera División 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Central Español vs Progreso carries real history into this round of the Primera División.
The two sides meet on 08/08 (Saturday) at Parque Luis Méndez Piana, 15:00 (UK time).
Read the Central Español vs Progreso prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Central Español vs Progreso
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Central Español vs Progreso call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
BTTS - Yes
Last updated on 06-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Central Español the side to beat, with roughly 39% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Primera División odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Central Español Preview
Central Español reach this fixture 22 match into their Primera División. Here is where Central Español stand:
In this competition
9 won, 6 drawn, 7 lost
1.5 points per game
27 scored, at 1.23 a game
26 conceded, at 1.18 a game
Central Español, season-wide
9 won, 6 drawn, 7 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Raúl Andrés Tarragona Lemos, 6 goals
Most assists: Diego Daniel Vera Méndez, 2 assists
Recent results — Central Español
02/08/2026 14:00
25/07/2026 14:00
12/07/2026 14:00
06/06/2026 09:00
01/06/2026 19:00
Progreso: how they are travelling
Progreso come in 22 matches into their Primera División.
Here is what Progreso have produced:
In this competition
4 won, 4 drawn, 14 lost
0.73 points per game
18 scored, at 0.82 a game
34 conceded, at 1.55 a game
Progreso, season-wide
4 won, 4 drawn, 14 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Elvis Nahuel López Barboza, 3 goals
Most assists: Facundo Kidd Álvarez, 2 assists
Recent results — Progreso
02/08/2026 17:30
18/07/2026 11:30
11/07/2026 17:00
07/06/2026 09:00
30/05/2026 14:00
The head-to-head favours Central Español
Recent meetings have tended to go Central Español's way against Progreso.
From 11 match(es):
Central Español: 6 win(s)
Progreso: 3 win(s)
Drawn: 2
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Central Español vs Progreso prediction.
Form comparison Central Español vs Progreso
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Central Español
Uruguay - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
D
D
W
|
1.5 |
| Home |
D
L
D
W
W
|
1.64 |
| Away |
D
W
L
L
L
|
1.36 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 41% | 45% | 36% |
| Goals | 2.41 | 2.45 | 2.36 |
| Scored | 1.23 | 1.36 | 1.09 |
| Conceded | 1.18 | 1.09 | 1.27 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 64% | 36% |
| Without Conceding | 36% | 18% | 55% |
| Failed To Score | 27% | 27% | 27% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.2 | 1.15 | 1.26 |
|
xGA
|
1.73 | 1.57 | 1.89 |
Away Team
Progreso
Uruguay - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
W
L
L
|
0.73 |
| Home |
L
W
L
L
L
|
0.73 |
| Away |
L
L
W
L
L
|
0.73 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 18% | 18% | 18% |
| Goals | 2.36 | 2.55 | 2.18 |
| Scored | 0.82 | 0.91 | 0.73 |
| Conceded | 1.55 | 1.64 | 1.45 |
| Both Teams to Score | 45% | 45% | 45% |
| Without Conceding | 9% | 9% | 9% |
| Failed To Score | 45% | 45% | 45% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.15 | 1.18 | 1.13 |
|
xGA
|
1.47 | 1.46 | 1.48 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Central Español vs Progreso
Match: Central Español vs Progreso
Competition: Primera División
Date: Saturday, 08/08/2026
Kick-off: 15:00 (UK time)
Venue: Parque Luis Méndez Piana
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Stats
The statistics for Central Español vs Progreso that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.39
League: 2.39
Both Teams to Score
48%
League: 51%
Over 1.5+
64%
League: 67%
Over 2.5+
48%
League: 46%
Cards
6.14
League: 6.14
Corners
7.59
League: 8.87
Home Team
Central Español
Uruguay - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
D
D
W
|
1.5 |
| Home |
D
L
D
W
W
|
1.64 |
| Away |
D
W
L
L
L
|
1.36 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 41% | 45% | 36% |
| Goals | 2.41 | 2.45 | 2.36 |
| Scored | 1.23 | 1.36 | 1.09 |
| Conceded | 1.18 | 1.09 | 1.27 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 64% | 36% |
| Without Conceding | 36% | 18% | 55% |
| Failed To Score | 27% | 27% | 27% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.2 | 1.15 | 1.26 |
|
xGA
|
1.73 | 1.57 | 1.89 |
Away Team
Progreso
Uruguay - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
W
L
L
|
0.73 |
| Home |
L
W
L
L
L
|
0.73 |
| Away |
L
L
W
L
L
|
0.73 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 18% | 18% | 18% |
| Goals | 2.36 | 2.55 | 2.18 |
| Scored | 0.82 | 0.91 | 0.73 |
| Conceded | 1.55 | 1.64 | 1.45 |
| Both Teams to Score | 45% | 45% | 45% |
| Without Conceding | 9% | 9% | 9% |
| Failed To Score | 45% | 45% | 45% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.15 | 1.18 | 1.13 |
|
xGA
|
1.47 | 1.46 | 1.48 |
Corners
8.55 / Match
+0% Corners / Match
Central Español received +0% more corners than Progreso in the Primera División
8.54 / Match
Liverpool FC Montevideo
(5)
Cerro Largo
(5)
Boston River
(4)
Racing
(0)
Peñarol
(3)
Cerro
(3)
Defensor Sporting
(2)(1)
Nacional
(3)
Deportivo Maldonado
(7)
Wanderers
(7)
Albion
(7)
Danubio
(3)
Torque
(4)
Juventud
Cards
2.82 / Match
+18% Cards / Match
Progreso received +18% more cards than Central Español in the Primera División
3.32 / Match
Liverpool FC Montevideo
(5)
Cerro Largo
(3)
Boston River
(2)
Racing
(4)
Peñarol
(2)
Cerro
(0)
Defensor Sporting
(4)(0)
Nacional
(4)
Deportivo Maldonado
(2)
Wanderers
(2)
Albion
(2)
Danubio
(6)
Torque
(2)
Juventud
Goals Scored
1.23 / Match
+50%
Central Español is +50% better in terms of goals scored
0.82 / Match
Liverpool FC Montevideo
(0)
Cerro Largo
(0)
Boston River
(0)
Racing
(1)
Peñarol
(1)
Cerro
(0)
Defensor Sporting
(2)(1)
Nacional
(1)
Deportivo Maldonado
(0)
Wanderers
(1)
Albion
(2)
Danubio
(1)
Torque
(0)
Juventud
Goals Conceded
1.18 / Match
+24%
Progreso condeded +24% more goals than Central Español
1.55 / Match
Liverpool FC Montevideo
(0)
Cerro Largo
(1)
Boston River
(0)
Racing
(1)
Peñarol
(0)
Cerro
(1)
Defensor Sporting
(1)(2)
Nacional
(0)
Deportivo Maldonado
(2)
Wanderers
(2)
Albion
(1)
Danubio
(2)
Torque
(2)
Juventud
Primera División Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Racing
|
6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 2.17 |
| 2 |
Deportivo Maldonado
|
6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 2.17 |
| 3 |
Torque
|
5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 2 |
| 4 |
Peñarol
|
5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 2 |
| 5 |
Liverpool FC Montevideo
|
5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 2 |
| 6 |
Central Español
|
6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 1.67 |
| 7 |
Nacional
|
6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 1.67 |
| 8 |
Defensor Sporting
|
5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 1.6 |
| 9 |
Wanderers
|
5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 8 | 1.6 |
| 10 |
Danubio
|
5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 8 | 1.6 |
| 11 |
Cerro Largo
|
6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 6 | 1 |
| 12 |
Albion
|
6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 5 | 0.83 |
| 13 |
Progreso
|
6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 10 | -5 | 5 | 0.83 |
| 14 |
Boston River
|
6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 2 | 0.33 |
| 15 |
Cerro
|
6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 2 | 0.33 |
| 16 |
Juventud
|
4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 1 | 0.25 |
Odds
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