Primera División
Cerro Largo vs Defensor Sporting
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 - 19:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Estadio Municipal Arquitecto Antonio Eleuterio Ubilla
Cerro Largo vs Defensor Sporting Prediction & Stats - Primera División 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Cerro Largo vs Defensor Sporting carries real history into this round of the Primera División.
The two sides meet on 22/08 (Saturday) at Estadio Municipal Arquitecto Antonio Eleuterio Ubilla, 19:00 (UK time).
Read the Cerro Largo vs Defensor Sporting prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Cerro Largo vs Defensor Sporting
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Cerro Largo vs Defensor Sporting call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 3.5 Goals
Last updated on 21-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Defensor Sporting the side to beat, with roughly 34% 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.
Cerro Largo Preview
Cerro Largo reach this fixture 24 match into their Primera División. Here is where Arachán stand:
In this competition
8 won, 6 drawn, 10 lost
1.25 points per game
25 scored, at 1.04 a game
26 conceded, at 1.08 a game
Arachán, season-wide
8 won, 6 drawn, 10 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Axel Michele Pandiani, 6 goals
Most assists: Alberto Sebastián Assis Silva, 2 assists
Recent results — Cerro Largo
15/08/2026 18:30
07/08/2026 18:00
01/08/2026 17:30
25/07/2026 14:00
13/07/2026 18:00
Defensor Sporting: how they are travelling
Defensor Sporting come in 24 matches into their Primera División.
Here is what La Viola have produced:
In this competition
6 won, 9 drawn, 9 lost
1.13 points per game
19 scored, at 0.79 a game
25 conceded, at 1.04 a game
La Viola, season-wide
6 won, 9 drawn, 10 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Brian Guillermo Montenegro Benítez, 6 goals
Most assists: Lucas Agazzi Galeano, 3 assists
Recent results — La Viola
16/08/2026 14:00
09/08/2026 14:00
03/08/2026 18:00
25/07/2026 17:00
13/07/2026 18:00
The head-to-head favours Defensor Sporting
Defensor Sporting have generally come out ahead of Arachán in their recent meetings.
From 18 match(es):
Defensor Sporting: 9 win(s)
Cerro Largo: 4 win(s)
Drawn: 5
That trend is worth factoring into the Cerro Largo vs Defensor Sporting prediction.
Form comparison Cerro Largo vs Defensor Sporting
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Cerro Largo
Uruguay - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
L
W
D
|
1.25 |
| Home |
D
D
W
W
L
|
1.36 |
| Away |
D
L
W
D
L
|
1.15 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 36% | 31% |
| Goals | 2.13 | 2.45 | 1.85 |
| Scored | 1.04 | 1.45 | 0.69 |
| Conceded | 1.08 | 1 | 1.15 |
| Both Teams to Score | 38% | 55% | 23% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 27% | 31% |
| Failed To Score | 38% | 18% | 54% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.26 | 1.29 | 1.24 |
|
xGA
|
1.56 | 1.49 | 1.62 |
Away Team
Defensor Sporting
Uruguay - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
L
L
W
|
1.13 |
| Home |
W
L
L
W
L
|
1.38 |
| Away |
D
D
L
D
D
|
0.82 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 38% | 9% |
| Goals | 1.83 | 2.08 | 1.55 |
| Scored | 0.79 | 0.92 | 0.64 |
| Conceded | 1.04 | 1.15 | 0.91 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 46% | 55% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 31% | 18% |
| Failed To Score | 38% | 31% | 45% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.46 | 1.67 | 1.21 |
|
xGA
|
1.57 | 1.56 | 1.58 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Cerro Largo win or Draw
The upcoming Cerro Largo vs Defensor Sporting matchup looks to be a close contest, but home advantage could be the key factor in this match.
For that reason, we suggest backing Cerro Largo to win or draw on the Double Chance market. Playing at Estadio Municipal Arquitecto Antonio Eleuterio Ubilla in front of their home fans should give them the edge they need to at least avoid defeat, making this a strong bet.
👉 Prediction: Cerro Largo to Win the First Half
With Cerro Largo coming into this match in great form and holding the home advantage against Defensor Sporting, we see good value in backing them to win the first half.
Since the odds for a full-time win may not be as rewarding, the half-time bet can be a good alternative.
Fixture information - Cerro Largo vs Defensor Sporting
Match: Cerro Largo vs Defensor Sporting
Competition: Primera División
Date: Saturday, 22/08/2026
Kick-off: 19:00 (UK time)
Venue: Estadio Municipal Arquitecto Antonio Eleuterio Ubilla
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Stats
The statistics for Cerro Largo vs El Tuerto that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
1.98
League: 2.36
Both Teams to Score
44%
League: 51%
Over 1.5+
63%
League: 67%
Over 2.5+
31%
League: 45%
Cards
5.63
League: 6.09
Corners
8.46
League: 8.95
Home Team
Cerro Largo
Uruguay - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
L
W
D
|
1.25 |
| Home |
D
D
W
W
L
|
1.36 |
| Away |
D
L
W
D
L
|
1.15 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 36% | 31% |
| Goals | 2.13 | 2.45 | 1.85 |
| Scored | 1.04 | 1.45 | 0.69 |
| Conceded | 1.08 | 1 | 1.15 |
| Both Teams to Score | 38% | 55% | 23% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 27% | 31% |
| Failed To Score | 38% | 18% | 54% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.26 | 1.29 | 1.24 |
|
xGA
|
1.56 | 1.49 | 1.62 |
Away Team
Defensor Sporting
Uruguay - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
L
L
W
|
1.13 |
| Home |
W
L
L
W
L
|
1.38 |
| Away |
D
D
L
D
D
|
0.82 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 38% | 9% |
| Goals | 1.83 | 2.08 | 1.55 |
| Scored | 0.79 | 0.92 | 0.64 |
| Conceded | 1.04 | 1.15 | 0.91 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 46% | 55% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 31% | 18% |
| Failed To Score | 38% | 31% | 45% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.46 | 1.67 | 1.21 |
|
xGA
|
1.57 | 1.56 | 1.58 |
Corners
8.3 / Match
+18% Corners / Match
Defensor Sporting received +18% more corners than Cerro Largo in the Primera División
9.79 / Match
Wanderers
(4)
Juventud
(2)
Peñarol
(7)
Central Español
(1)
Defensor Sporting
(5)
Liverpool FC Montevideo
(1)
Cerro
(5)(8)
Liverpool FC Montevideo
(8)
Wanderers
(5)
Cerro
(5)
Liverpool FC Montevideo
(7)
Cerro Largo
(4)
Boston River
(1)
Racing
Cards
2.88 / Match
+5% Cards / Match
Cerro Largo received +5% more cards than Defensor Sporting in the Primera División
2.75 / Match
Wanderers
(5)
Juventud
(3)
Peñarol
(1)
Central Español
(2)
Defensor Sporting
(3)
Liverpool FC Montevideo
(4)
Cerro
(1)(4)
Liverpool FC Montevideo
(4)
Wanderers
(3)
Cerro
(1)
Liverpool FC Montevideo
(1)
Cerro Largo
(4)
Boston River
(1)
Racing
Goals Scored
1.04 / Match
+32%
Cerro Largo is +32% better in terms of goals scored
0.79 / Match
Wanderers
(1)
Juventud
(1)
Peñarol
(0)
Central Español
(1)
Defensor Sporting
(1)
Liverpool FC Montevideo
(0)
Cerro
(2)(0)
Liverpool FC Montevideo
(0)
Wanderers
(2)
Cerro
(1)
Liverpool FC Montevideo
(1)
Cerro Largo
(1)
Boston River
(0)
Racing
Goals Conceded
1.08 / Match
+4%
Cerro Largo condeded +4% more goals than Defensor Sporting
1.04 / Match
Wanderers
(1)
Juventud
(1)
Peñarol
(3)
Central Español
(0)
Defensor Sporting
(1)
Liverpool FC Montevideo
(0)
Cerro
(0)(4)
Liverpool FC Montevideo
(1)
Wanderers
(1)
Cerro
(2)
Liverpool FC Montevideo
(1)
Cerro Largo
(1)
Boston River
(0)
Racing
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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