Primera División
Defensor Sporting vs Cerro
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 - 23:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Estadio Luis Franzini
Defensor Sporting vs Cerro Prediction & Stats - Primera División 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Defensor Sporting vs Cerro carries real history into this round of the Primera División.
The two sides meet on 25/07 (Saturday) at Estadio Luis Franzini, 19:00 (UK time).
Read the Defensor Sporting vs Cerro prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Defensor Sporting vs Cerro
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Defensor Sporting vs Cerro call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Defensor Sporting Win
Last updated on 22-07-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Defensor Sporting the side to beat, with roughly 51% 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.
Defensor Sporting Preview
Defensor Sporting reach this fixture 20 match into their Primera División. Here is where La Viola stand:
In this competition
5 won, 9 drawn, 6 lost
1.2 points per game
16 scored, at 0.8 a game
17 conceded, at 0.85 a game
La Viola, season-wide
5 won, 9 drawn, 7 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Brian Guillermo Montenegro Benítez, 6 goals
Most assists: Lucas Agazzi Galeano, 3 assists
Recent results — Defensor Sporting
25/07/2026 17:00
13/07/2026 18:00
07/06/2026 17:30
30/05/2026 09:00
24/05/2026 17:30
Cerro: how they are travelling
Cerro come in 20 matches into their Primera División.
Here is what Cerro have produced:
In this competition
4 won, 4 drawn, 12 lost
0.8 points per game
12 scored, at 0.6 a game
32 conceded, at 1.6 a game
Cerro, season-wide
4 won, 4 drawn, 12 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Alejo Agustín Macelli, 3 goals
Most assists: Brahian Milton Alemán Athaydes, 1 assists
Recent results — Cerro
26/07/2026 14:00
12/07/2026 11:00
07/06/2026 14:00
29/05/2026 18:30
24/05/2026 09:00
The head-to-head favours Defensor Sporting
Recent meetings have tended to go Defensor Sporting's way against Cerro.
From 27 match(es):
Defensor Sporting: 12 win(s)
Cerro: 5 win(s)
Drawn: 10
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Defensor Sporting vs Cerro prediction.
Form comparison Defensor Sporting vs Cerro
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Defensor Sporting
Uruguay - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
D
D
L
|
1.14 |
| Home |
L
D
L
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Away |
D
D
L
D
D
|
0.82 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 24% | 40% | 9% |
| Goals | 1.71 | 1.9 | 1.55 |
| Scored | 0.81 | 1 | 0.64 |
| Conceded | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.91 |
| Both Teams to Score | 52% | 50% | 55% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 40% | 18% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 20% | 45% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.46 | 1.74 | 1.21 |
|
xGA
|
1.58 | 1.57 | 1.58 |
Away Team
Cerro
Uruguay - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
L
L
|
0.9 |
| Home |
W
W
L
W
L
|
1.36 |
| Away |
W
L
L
L
L
|
0.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 24% | 36% | 10% |
| Goals | 2.14 | 1.27 | 3.1 |
| Scored | 0.62 | 0.64 | 0.6 |
| Conceded | 1.52 | 0.64 | 2.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 38% | 27% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 19% | 36% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 43% | 36% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.3 | 1.25 | 1.36 |
|
xGA
|
1.46 | 1.23 | 1.71 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Under 2.5
Based on our research, Defensor Sporting vs Cerro is shaping up to be a defensive match.
The stats suggest a careful approach from both teams, making under 2.5 goals a strong pick.
👉 Prediction: Defensor Sporting win or Draw
The upcoming Defensor Sporting vs Cerro matchup looks to be a close contest, but home advantage could be the key factor in this match.
For that reason, we suggest backing Defensor Sporting to win or draw on the Double Chance market. Playing at Estadio Luis Franzini in front of their home fans should give them the edge they need to at least avoid defeat, making this a strong bet.
Fixture information - Defensor Sporting vs Cerro
Match: Defensor Sporting vs Cerro
Competition: Primera División
Date: Saturday, 25/07/2026
Kick-off: 19:00 (UK time)
Venue: Estadio Luis Franzini
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Stats
The statistics for El Tuerto vs Cerro that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.5
League: 2.39
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 52%
Over 1.5+
80%
League: 67%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 45%
Cards
7.5
League: 6.21
Corners
8.2
League: 8.8
Home Team
Defensor Sporting
Uruguay - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
D
D
L
|
1.14 |
| Home |
L
D
L
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Away |
D
D
L
D
D
|
0.82 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 24% | 40% | 9% |
| Goals | 1.71 | 1.9 | 1.55 |
| Scored | 0.81 | 1 | 0.64 |
| Conceded | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.91 |
| Both Teams to Score | 52% | 50% | 55% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 40% | 18% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 20% | 45% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.46 | 1.74 | 1.21 |
|
xGA
|
1.58 | 1.57 | 1.58 |
Away Team
Cerro
Uruguay - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
L
L
|
0.9 |
| Home |
W
W
L
W
L
|
1.36 |
| Away |
W
L
L
L
L
|
0.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 24% | 36% | 10% |
| Goals | 2.14 | 1.27 | 3.1 |
| Scored | 0.62 | 0.64 | 0.6 |
| Conceded | 1.52 | 0.64 | 2.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 38% | 27% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 19% | 36% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 43% | 36% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.3 | 1.25 | 1.36 |
|
xGA
|
1.46 | 1.23 | 1.71 |
Corners
9.66 / Match
+12% Corners / Match
Defensor Sporting received +12% more corners than Cerro in the Primera División
8.62 / Match
Liverpool FC Montevideo
(5)
Cerro Largo
(7)
Boston River
(4)
Racing
(1)
Peñarol
(2)
Central Español
(5)
Juventud
(5)(4)
Racing
(2)
Liverpool FC Montevideo
(4)
Peñarol
(1)
Cerro Largo
(5)
Central Español
(3)
Boston River
(3)
Nacional
Cards
2.57 / Match
+54% Cards / Match
Cerro received +54% more cards than Defensor Sporting in the Primera División
3.95 / Match
Liverpool FC Montevideo
(1)
Cerro Largo
(1)
Boston River
(4)
Racing
(1)
Peñarol
(2)
Central Español
(2)
Juventud
(3)(2)
Racing
(3)
Liverpool FC Montevideo
(2)
Peñarol
(3)
Cerro Largo
(4)
Central Español
(3)
Boston River
(3)
Nacional
Goals Scored
0.81 / Match
+31%
Defensor Sporting is +31% better in terms of goals scored
0.62 / Match
Liverpool FC Montevideo
(1)
Cerro Largo
(1)
Boston River
(1)
Racing
(0)
Peñarol
(0)
Central Español
(1)
Juventud
(1)(1)
Racing
(2)
Liverpool FC Montevideo
(0)
Peñarol
(0)
Cerro Largo
(1)
Central Español
(1)
Boston River
(0)
Nacional
Goals Conceded
0.9 / Match
+41%
Cerro condeded +41% more goals than Defensor Sporting
1.52 / Match
Liverpool FC Montevideo
(2)
Cerro Largo
(1)
Boston River
(1)
Racing
(0)
Peñarol
(2)
Central Español
(2)
Juventud
(2)(0)
Racing
(1)
Liverpool FC Montevideo
(1)
Peñarol
(2)
Cerro Largo
(0)
Central Español
(4)
Boston River
(4)
Nacional
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 |
Peñarol
|
5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 2 |
| 4 |
Torque
|
5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 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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