Primera División
Racing vs Nacional
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 - 20:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Parque Osvaldo Roberto
Racing vs Nacional Prediction & Stats - Primera División 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Racing vs Nacional carries real history into this round of the Primera División.
The two sides meet on 15/08 (Saturday) at Parque Osvaldo Roberto, 20:30 (UK time).
Read the Racing vs Nacional prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Racing vs Nacional
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Racing vs Nacional call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 2.5 Goals
Last updated on 13-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Nacional the side to beat, with roughly 28% 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.
Racing Preview
Racing reach this fixture 23 match into their Primera División. Here is where La Escuelita stand:
In this competition
11 won, 9 drawn, 3 lost
1.83 points per game
29 scored, at 1.26 a game
19 conceded, at 0.83 a game
La Escuelita, season-wide
11 won, 9 drawn, 4 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Álex Bacilio Vázquez Álvez, 4 goals
Most assists: Álex Bacilio Vázquez Álvez, 2 assists
Recent results — Racing
10/08/2026 18:00
02/08/2026 11:00
26/07/2026 14:00
12/07/2026 17:30
06/06/2026 09:00
Nacional: how they are travelling
Nacional come in 23 matches into their Primera División.
Here is what Nacional have produced:
In this competition
11 won, 2 drawn, 10 lost
1.52 points per game
35 scored, at 1.52 a game
31 conceded, at 1.35 a game
Nacional, season-wide
14 won, 4 drawn, 13 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Maxi Gómez, 11 goals
Most assists: Christian Gabriel Oliva Giménez, 2 assists
Recent results — Nacional
09/08/2026 17:30
02/08/2026 17:30
28/07/2026 18:00
21/07/2026 18:00
17/07/2026 18:30
The head-to-head favours Nacional
Nacional have generally come out ahead of La Escuelita in their recent meetings.
From 24 match(es):
Nacional: 20 win(s)
Racing: 0 win(s)
Drawn: 4
That trend is worth factoring into the Racing vs Nacional prediction.
Form comparison Racing vs Nacional
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Racing
Uruguay - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
L
D
D
|
1.83 |
| Home |
W
D
D
W
D
|
1.92 |
| Away |
D
L
D
D
L
|
1.73 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 48% | 50% | 45% |
| Goals | 2.09 | 2.08 | 2.09 |
| Scored | 1.26 | 1.33 | 1.18 |
| Conceded | 0.83 | 0.75 | 0.91 |
| Both Teams to Score | 52% | 50% | 55% |
| Without Conceding | 39% | 50% | 27% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 8% | 27% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.57 | 1.57 | 1.56 |
|
xGA
|
1.05 | 1.04 | 1.07 |
Away Team
Nacional
Uruguay - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
W
L
D
|
1.52 |
| Home |
D
L
W
L
W
|
1.58 |
| Away |
D
L
W
L
W
|
1.45 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 48% | 50% | 45% |
| Goals | 2.87 | 2.42 | 3.36 |
| Scored | 1.52 | 1.5 | 1.55 |
| Conceded | 1.35 | 0.92 | 1.82 |
| Both Teams to Score | 61% | 50% | 73% |
| Without Conceding | 26% | 33% | 18% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 17% | 18% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.51 | 1.64 | 1.37 |
|
xGA
|
1.02 | 0.88 | 1.18 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Nacional to Win
We’re backing Nacional to win in the 1X2 market in the Racing vs Nacional clash.
The odds of 2.17 to win give you good value, and their track record away from home shows they have what it takes to pull off a victory at Parque Osvaldo Roberto.
👉 Prediction: Racing to Win the First Half
With Racing coming into this match in great form and holding the home advantage against Nacional, 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 - Racing vs Nacional
Match: Racing vs Nacional
Competition: Primera División
Date: Saturday, 15/08/2026
Kick-off: 20:30 (UK time)
Venue: Parque Osvaldo Roberto
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Stats
The statistics for Racinguistas vs Nacional that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.48
League: 2.37
Both Teams to Score
57%
League: 51%
Over 1.5+
70%
League: 66%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 45%
Cards
5.57
League: 6.11
Corners
12.31
League: 8.92
Home Team
Racing
Uruguay - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
L
D
D
|
1.83 |
| Home |
W
D
D
W
D
|
1.92 |
| Away |
D
L
D
D
L
|
1.73 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 48% | 50% | 45% |
| Goals | 2.09 | 2.08 | 2.09 |
| Scored | 1.26 | 1.33 | 1.18 |
| Conceded | 0.83 | 0.75 | 0.91 |
| Both Teams to Score | 52% | 50% | 55% |
| Without Conceding | 39% | 50% | 27% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 8% | 27% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.57 | 1.57 | 1.56 |
|
xGA
|
1.05 | 1.04 | 1.07 |
Away Team
Nacional
Uruguay - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
W
L
D
|
1.52 |
| Home |
D
L
W
L
W
|
1.58 |
| Away |
D
L
W
L
W
|
1.45 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 48% | 50% | 45% |
| Goals | 2.87 | 2.42 | 3.36 |
| Scored | 1.52 | 1.5 | 1.55 |
| Conceded | 1.35 | 0.92 | 1.82 |
| Both Teams to Score | 61% | 50% | 73% |
| Without Conceding | 26% | 33% | 18% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 17% | 18% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.51 | 1.64 | 1.37 |
|
xGA
|
1.02 | 0.88 | 1.18 |
Corners
8.96 / Match
+7% Corners / Match
Nacional received +7% more corners than Racing in the Primera División
9.61 / Match
Deportivo Maldonado
(5)
Boston River
(3)
Cerro
(7)
Peñarol
(2)
Central Español
(10)
Defensor Sporting
(10)
Liverpool FC Montevideo
(7)(11)
Boston River
(10)
Progreso
(10)
Wanderers
(7)
Danubio
(4)
Juventud
(7)
Deportivo Maldonado
(13)
Albion
Cards
2.74 / Match
+3% Cards / Match
Nacional received +3% more cards than Racing in the Primera División
2.83 / Match
Deportivo Maldonado
(3)
Boston River
(0)
Cerro
(2)
Peñarol
(3)
Central Español
(3)
Defensor Sporting
(0)
Liverpool FC Montevideo
(3)(1)
Boston River
(0)
Progreso
(3)
Wanderers
(2)
Danubio
(5)
Juventud
(3)
Deportivo Maldonado
(4)
Albion
Goals Scored
1.26 / Match
+21%
Nacional is +21% better in terms of goals scored
1.52 / Match
Deportivo Maldonado
(2)
Boston River
(1)
Cerro
(0)
Peñarol
(1)
Central Español
(1)
Defensor Sporting
(0)
Liverpool FC Montevideo
(0)(1)
Boston River
(2)
Progreso
(1)
Wanderers
(0)
Danubio
(2)
Juventud
(0)
Deportivo Maldonado
(1)
Albion
Goals Conceded
0.83 / Match
+39%
Nacional condeded +39% more goals than Racing
1.35 / Match
Deportivo Maldonado
(2)
Boston River
(0)
Cerro
(1)
Peñarol
(1)
Central Español
(1)
Defensor Sporting
(0)
Liverpool FC Montevideo
(0)(2)
Boston River
(1)
Progreso
(2)
Wanderers
(0)
Danubio
(1)
Juventud
(3)
Deportivo Maldonado
(0)
Albion
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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