Nacional vs Progreso Prediction
📢 The upcoming league clash between Nacional Montevideo and Progreso promises an exhilarating duel. Nacional, firmly holding the second spot in the standings, are in excellent form and eager to maintain their winning momentum. Their attack is highly prolific, making them a formidable opponent for any club. On the other hand, Progreso are facing challenges, with their losing streak offering little optimism. How will this encounter unfold? Find out in our prediction!
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place in May, ending 1-0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match's statistics (home team - Nacional Montevideo):
- possession: 69% vs 31%;
- corner kicks: 11 vs 3;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 3;
- shots on target: 2 vs 3.
📊Statistical preview of the official encounters between Nacional Montevideo and Progreso:
- 19 matches played;
- home victories - 15, away victories - 3, draws - 1;
- goals scored - 40 against 15;
- average first-half total - 1.32, second-half total - 1.58;
- average total goals per match - 2.89.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Club Nacional Montevideo Team Overview
The last official match was played in the Primera Division, with Peñarol as the home side and Nacional Montevideo as the visitors. The game concluded with a 3-0 victory.
Here are the match statistics (Nacional Montevideo vs Peñarol):
- possession: 51% vs 49%;
- corners: 3 vs 4;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 3;
- shots on target: 1 vs 3.
Nacional Montevideo currently sit second in the standings, delivering impressive performances with 17 wins in 25 matches, a testament to their prowess. Known for their attacking strength, they average 2.24 goals per game. Their recent form is solid, with four victories in their last five matches, underscoring their current strong run.
Match Results: Club Nacional Montevideo

Progreso Team Overview
The visitors recently played their last official match in the Primera Division, with Progreso hosting Cerro Largo. The encounter ended in a 1-2 defeat for the home side.
Here are the match statistics (Progreso vs Cerro Largo):
- possession: 63% vs 37%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 2;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 3;
- shots on target: 5 vs 4.
Progreso are facing significant challenges this season, currently sitting in 11th place and having only recently snapped a four-game losing streak with a solitary win in their last five matches. The "Proferos" are struggling offensively, averaging just about one goal per game while conceding an average of 1.71 goals per match.
Match Results: Progreso
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 19;
- Home victories - 15, Away victories - 3, Draws - 1.
- Progreso covers the +2.5 spread in 20 of their last 21 matches (Primera).
- Progreso covers the +2.5 spread in 10 of their last 11 away matches (Primera).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Today's home team averages - 2.11 goals, visitors - 0.79 goals;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.89;
- Both teams scored: overall - 9 times; at the home team's ground - 4 times.
Statistics: Nacional Montevideo vs Progreso
- Average tournament total: 3.32 vs 2.67;
- Average goals scored: 2.24 vs 0.96;
- Average first-half total: 0.96 vs 0.25;
- Average second-half total: 1.28 vs 0.71;
- Nacional Montevideo: average home total in the tournament - 2.15;
- Progreso: average away total in the tournament - 0.92;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 2.1 (home - 2.5) vs 0.7 (away - 0.4).
- Total under 3.5 goals hit in 9 of Progreso's last 10 matches (Primera).
Corners Prediction
Trends- Progreso takes over 3.5 corners in 6 of their last 7 matches (Primera).
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 4.84 (2.42 for the home team and 2.42 for the visitors);
- Average total yellow cards at the home ground - 5.3 (2.8 for the home team and 2.5 for the visitors).
Nacional Montevideo: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 2.76; at home - 2.69;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 3; at home - 2.83.
Progreso: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 2.79, away - 2.58;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.7; away - 2.6.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 19;
- Both teams scored overall - 9 times;
- At the home team's ground - 4 times.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Analyzing the current form and statistics of both teams suggests a cautious approach from the visitors, while Nacional are expected to dominate possession and create more scoring opportunities. Considering Progreso's low scoring rate and the prevailing trend towards lower totals (in nine out of the last ten matches, the total was under 3.5), a low-scoring game seems the most likely outcome.