Defensor vs Cerro Largo Prediction 21 February 2026
📣 In the third round of the Uruguayan Primera, Defensor Sporting and Cerro Largo face off. Both clubs are eager for a victory to climb the league table. Defensor Sporting, playing at home, will aim to capitalize on the support of their fans. Meanwhile, Cerro Largo are prepared to showcase their strength and deliver a strong performance.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams ended with a 1-0 scoreline. Here's the comparative statistics from that encounter (Cerro Largo were the hosts):
- possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 3;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2.
📊Statistical preview of the official encounters between Defensor Sporting and Cerro Largo:
- 14 matches played;
- home wins - 7, away wins - 4, draws - 3;
- goals scored - 18 for Defensor Sporting, 12 for Cerro Largo;
- average total goals in the first half - 1.14, in the second half - 1;
- average total goals per match - 2.14.
Head-to-head statistics Defensor - Cerro Largo
Defensor Sporting Team Overview
The last official match took place in the Primera tournament, featuring Liverpool Montevideo as the home team and Defensor Sporting as the visitors. The game concluded with a 1-2 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Defensor Sporting vs Liverpool Montevideo):
- possession: 49% vs 51%;
- corners: 6 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 2.
Defensor Sporting are currently sitting in 6th place on the table, showcasing inconsistent performances in their recent outings. Over their last five matches, the team has recorded one win, one loss, and two draws. Despite averaging one goal per game, their defense remains a vulnerability, conceding around 1.2 goals per match this season. They've allowed opponents to score in each of their last nine encounters.
Match Results: Defensor Sporting
Cerro Largo Team Overview
The visitors recently played their last official match in the Primera tournament, with Cerro Largo hosting Montevideo Wanderers. The match concluded with a scoreline of 1-2.
Here are the game statistics (Cerro Largo vs Montevideo Wanderers):
- possession percentage: 54% vs 46%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 3;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 1 vs 2.
Cerro Largo sit in 10th place on the league table, showing decent form with four wins in their last ten matches. Their attack is notably effective, averaging around 1.6 goals per game, while conceding an average of 1.2 goals. On the road, the team remains formidable, avoiding defeat in nine out of ten matches, making them a challenging opponent for any rival.
Match Results: Cerro Largo
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 14;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 3; for visitors away - 1; number of draws - 3;
- Average first-half total: 1.14;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.71, while the visitors net 0.43.
First-Half Stats: Defensor Sporting (home) vs Cerro Largo (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 0 vs 1;
- wins: 0 (0%) vs 1 (100%);
- losses: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- draws: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- Average goals scored: 0 vs 1;
- Average goals conceded: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 1 vs 4;
- losses: 0 vs 4;
- draws: 9 vs 2;
- Average first-half total: 0.9 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.4) vs 1.4 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.7).
- Defensor Sporting have drawn in the 1st half in 11 of last 12 games (Primera Division).
- Defensor Sporting have drawn in the 1st half in 9 of last 10 games.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 14;
- home team wins - 7, away team wins - 4, draws - 3.
Statistics: Defensor Sporting vs Cerro Largo
- matches played in the tournament: 2 vs 2;
- wins: 1 vs 1;
- win percentage: 50% vs 50%;
- losses: 0 vs 1;
- draws: 1 vs 0.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 4;
- losses: 5 vs 3;
- draws: 2 vs 3.
- Cerro Largo won with a +1.5 handicap in 28 of last 29 games (Primera Division).
- Cerro Largo won with a +1.5 handicap in 20 of last 21 games.
- Cerro Largo won with a +1.5 handicap in last 18 away games.
- Cerro Largo won with a +1.5 handicap in last 16 away games (Primera Division).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.29, the guests - 0.86;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.14;
- both teams scored: overall - 3; at the home team's field - 2.
Statistics: Defensor Sporting vs Cerro Largo
- average total in the tournament: 2.5 vs 2;
- average total goals scored: 1.5 vs 1;
- average total in the 1st half: 1 vs 0.5;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.5 vs 0.5;
- Defensor Sporting: average total at home in the tournament - 0;
- Cerro Largo: average total away in the tournament - 1;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1 (home - 0.6) vs 1.6 (away - 1.5).
- Defensor Sporting have conceded in 9 of last 10 games.
- Defensor Sporting have conceded in last 8 games (Primera Division).
- Cerro Largo have scored in last 11 games.
- Cerro Largo have scored in last 9 games (Primera Division).
Prediction on corners
Defensor Sporting: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.5; at home field - 0;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.8; at home field - 4.
Cerro Largo: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6, away - 7;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.3; away - 4.33.
- Cerro Largo have taken under 4.5 corners in 7 of last 8 away games (Primera Division).
- Cerro Largo have taken under 4.5 corners in 6 of last 7 away games.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 14;
- both teams scored all-time - 3 times;
- on the home team’s field - 2 times.
Statistics: Defensor Sporting vs Cerro Largo
- number of matches played in the tournament: 2 vs 2;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 2 vs 1;
- number of BTTS matches for Defensor Sporting at home - 0 (0%);
- number of BTTS matches for Cerro Largo away - 0 (0%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Defensor Sporting at home - 2 (40%);
- BTTS matches for Cerro Largo away - 4 (67%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Cerro Largo are in decent form, delivering consistent performances in recent matches. They boast a strong attack capable of troubling any defense. It's expected that the visitors can avoid defeat, thanks to their solid defensive organization and counter-attacking prowess. The odds of Cerro Largo not losing appear quite high.
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