Nacional vs Cerro Largo Prediction 4 October 2025
⚡️ The upcoming clash between Nacional Montevideo and Cerro Largo promises to be an exciting encounter. The hosts currently sit second in the standings, showcasing consistent form with six wins in their last ten matches. Their attacking prowess is impressive, averaging 2.19 goals per game. Cerro Largo, meanwhile, are eighth but have shown resilience on the road, scoring in nine of their last ten away matches. How will this face-off conclude? Read our prediction below.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams ended with a 0-4 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (Cerro Largo were the hosts):
- possession: 40% vs 60%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 1;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 3.
📊Statistical preview of the official encounters between Nacional Montevideo and Cerro Largo:
- A total of 16 matches played;
- Home team victories - 6, away team victories - 2, draws - 8;
- Total goals scored - 22 for Nacional, 11 for Cerro Largo;
- Average goals in the first half - 0.88, in the second half - 1.19;
- Average total goals per match - 2.06.
Head-to-head statistics Nacional - Cerro Largo

Club Nacional Montevideo Team Overview
The team's last official match was in the Primera tournament, with Juventud de Las Piedras as the home side and Nacional Montevideo as the visitors. The game ended in a 0-0 draw.
Here's the match statistics (Nacional Montevideo vs Juventud de Las Piedras):
- possession: 61% vs 39%;
- corners: 10 vs 2;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 4;
- shots on target: 7 vs 0.
Nacional Montevideo confidently hold second place in the league, showcasing a balanced style of play with a formidable attacking lineup. The team has won six of their last ten matches, with their most recent game ending in a draw. Nacional Montevideo average 2.19 goals per game, while their solid defense concedes just 0.94 goals per match on average. "Los Bolsos" boast a high win percentage of 68% and rarely see fluctuations in their performance over a series of games, highlighting the team's consistency.
Match Results: Club Nacional Montevideo

Cerro Largo Team Overview
The visiting team played their most recent official match in the Primera tournament, with Cerro Largo as the home side and Peñarol as the visitors. The match concluded with a scoreline of 1-3.
Here are the match statistics (Cerro Largo vs Peñarol):
- possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 5;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 1 vs 6.
Cerro Largo, currently sitting eighth in the standings, are looking to enhance their performance as the season draws to a close. The team has shown some inconsistency in recent matches, with two wins and three losses in their last five outings. However, Cerro Largo often perform well on the road, consistently finding the back of the net. A notable strength of the team is their ability to challenge even the favorites: backing Cerro Largo with a +1.5 handicap almost always proves to be a wise choice.
Match Results: Cerro Largo
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 16;
- First-half wins at home - 2; away - 2; draws - 2;
- Average first-half total: 0.88;
- Today's home team averages 0.56 goals, visitors - 0.31.
First-Half Statistics: Nacional Montevideo (home) vs Cerro Largo (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 17 vs 14;
- Wins: 7 (41.18%) vs 2 (14.29%);
- Losses: 2 (11.76%) vs 5 (35.71%);
- Draws: 8 (47.06%) vs 7 (50%);
- Average goals scored: 1.59 vs 0.57;
- Average goals conceded: 0.59 vs 0.43.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 4 vs 1;
- Losses: 1 vs 2;
- Draws: 5 vs 7;
- Average first-half total: 1.3 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.5) vs 0.5 (scored - 0.2, conceded - 0.3).
- Cerro Largo have drawn the first half in 6 consecutive matches.
- Cerro Largo have drawn the first half in 5 consecutive matches (Primera Division).
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 16;
- Home wins - 6, Away wins - 2, Draws - 8.
- Cerro Largo have covered the +1.5 handicap in 20 of their last 21 matches (Primera Division).
- Cerro Largo have covered the +1.5 handicap in 14 consecutive away matches.
- Cerro Largo have covered the +1.5 handicap in 12 consecutive away matches (Primera Division).
- Cerro Largo have covered the +1.5 handicap in 10 of their last 11 matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Today's home team average goals scored - 1.38, away team - 0.69;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.06;
- Both teams have scored: overall - 6 times; at home team's ground - 3 times.
Statistics: Nacional Montevideo vs Cerro Largo
- Tournament average total: 3.13 vs 2.1;
- Average goals scored: 2.19 vs 1;
- First-half average total: 0.97 vs 0.3;
- Second-half average total: 1.22 vs 0.7;
- Nacional Montevideo: home tournament average total - 2.18;
- Cerro Largo: away tournament average total - 0.93;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.7 (home - 2) vs 0.8 (away - 1).
- Cerro Largo have scored in 9 of their last 10 away matches.
- Cerro Largo have scored in 7 consecutive away matches (Primera Division).
Corners Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches- Average total corners in head-to-head matches - 9.88 (6.38 for home team and 3.5 for away team);
- Average total corners at home ground - 10.16 (7.33 for home team and 2.83 for away team).
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 6.38 (3.19 for home team and 3.19 for away team);
- Average total yellow cards at home ground - 6.83 (3.83 for home team and 3 for away team).
Nacional Montevideo: Statistics
- Season: tournament average total - 2.66; at home - 2.53;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.2; at home - 1.6.
Cerro Largo: Statistics
- Season: tournament average total - 2.97, away - 2.86;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 3.5; away - 3.6.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 16;
- Both teams have scored overall - 6 times;
- At home team's ground - 3 times.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form and statistical trends of the teams, a tense match is on the cards with a high likelihood of goals from Nacional Montevideo, thanks to their potent attack and consistent home performance. Taking into account the goal trends, betting on over 2.5 goals seems the most likely outcome, as it has hit in six of Nacional Montevideo's last seven home matches.