Nacional vs Montevideo City Prediction 2 August 2025
🔅 In the Uruguayan championship, Nacional Montevideo face Montevideo City. Nacional are in excellent form, having won 9 out of their last 10 matches, averaging over two goals per game. Montevideo City are struggling, with just one win in their last ten outings. However, the visitors consistently find the back of the net, adding intrigue to the upcoming clash. What will be the outcome? Check out our editorial prediction!
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on June 1, ending in a 2-1 victory for Nacional. Here's a comparative analysis of that encounter (with Montevideo City as the home side):
- possession percentage: 51% vs 49%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 3;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3.
📊Analytical review of the previous official encounters between Nacional Montevideo and Montevideo City:
- 14 matches played;
- home team wins - 10, away team wins - 2, draws - 2;
- goals scored (home/away) - 31 to 14;
- average total goals per match - 3.21.
Head-to-head statistics Nacional - Montevideo City

Club Nacional Montevideo Team Overview
Nacional's last outing in the Primera saw them draw against Peñarol. The match ended in a goalless 0-0 draw.
Here are the game statistics (Nacional Montevideo vs Peñarol):
- possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 4;
- yellow cards: 6 vs 4;
- shots on target: 1 vs 7.
Nacional Montevideo confidently hold the second spot in the league standings, showcasing consistent performances and a formidable attacking line. The team has secured 16 victories and suffered only 3 defeats in their last 23 matches. Their average scoring rate is an impressive 2.22 goals per game, while Nacional's defense remains solid, conceding less than one goal per match.
Match Results: Club Nacional Montevideo

Montevideo City Torque Team Overview
Montevideo City ended their previous round of the Primera with a draw against Racing Montevideo. The match concluded with a 1-1 scoreline.
Here's the game statistics (Montevideo City vs Racing Montevideo):
- possession percentage: 49% vs 51%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 5;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 2 vs 6.
Montevideo City have struggled to find consistent form this season, currently sitting tenth in the standings after 22 matches. The team has experienced mixed results, securing five wins while suffering ten defeats. Nonetheless, Montevideo City remain a dangerous opponent, particularly on the road, where they have scored in each of their last ten away games. Despite defensive issues, conceding on average more than one and a half goals per game, the Sky Blues often find themselves in high-scoring encounters with both teams finding the net.
Match Results: Montevideo City Torque
Prediction for the 1st half
First Half Statistics: Nacional Montevideo (home) vs Montevideo City (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 12 vs 11;
- wins: 4 (33.33%) vs 2 (18.18%);
- losses: 2 (16.67%) vs 4 (36.36%);
- draws: 6 (50%) vs 5 (45.45%);
- average goals scored: 1.25 vs 1.27;
- average goals conceded: 0.5 vs 0.73.
Last 10 Matches (overall):
- wins: 4 vs 2;
- losses: 1 vs 3;
- draws: 5 vs 5;
- average first half total: 1.1 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.3) vs 1.3 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.7).
- Montevideo City have conceded in the first half in five consecutive away matches (Primera).
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 14;
- Home victories - 10, Away victories - 2, Draws - 2.
- Montevideo City have covered the +1.5 handicap in 15 consecutive matches (Primera Division).
- Montevideo City have covered the +1.5 handicap in 8 straight away matches (Primera Division).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Today's hosts average goals scored - 2.21, visitors - 1;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 3.21;
- Both teams have scored: overall - 7 times; at the home team's ground - 2 times.
Statistics: Nacional Montevideo vs Montevideo City
- Average tournament total: 3.17 vs 2.73;
- Average goals scored: 2.22 vs 1.18;
- Average first-half total: 0.91 vs 0.64;
- Average second-half total: 1.3 vs 0.55;
- Nacional Montevideo: average home total in the tournament - 1.92;
- Montevideo City: average away total in the tournament - 1.18;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.9 (home - 1.86) vs 1.3 (away - 1.4).
- Total under 3.5 goals has occurred in 9 of the last 10 head-to-head matches between these teams (Primera Division).
Corners Prediction
Trends- Nacional Montevideo have taken fewer than 5.5 corners in 6 of the last 7 head-to-head meetings with these teams (Primera Division).
- Nacional Montevideo have taken fewer than 5.5 corners in 6 of their last 7 matches (Primera Division).
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 5.58 (2.79 for the home team and 2.79 for the visitors);
- Average total yellow cards at the home ground - 5.2 (2.4 for the home team and 2.8 for the visitors).
Nacional Montevideo: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 2.65; at home - 2.67;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.8; at home - 2.86.
Montevideo City: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 2.64, away - 2.82;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.4; away - 2.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 14;
- Both teams have scored overall - 7 times;
- At the home team's ground - 2 times.
- Montevideo City have scored and conceded in 9 of their last 10 away matches (Primera Division).
- Montevideo City have scored and conceded in 8 of their last 9 matches (Primera Division).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
A thrilling and high-scoring match is on the cards! Nacional are in excellent form and have been prolific in front of goal at home, while Montevideo City can find the back of the net even on the road. Therefore, a total over 2.5 goals bet seems the most promising. Both teams know how to score, and their defenses aren't flawless, so we're anticipating plenty of goals!