Our Defensor Sporting vs Cerro Largo Prediction: 1-0
Defensor Sporting vs Cerro Largo in the Uruguay Apertura is scheduled for an 00:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 21, 2026. Our forecast favors a 1-0 Defensor Sporting victory, with their defensive discipline proving too strong for Cerro Largo to break down.
This Defensor Sporting vs Cerro Largo prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Defensor Sporting's Last Match – Liverpool Montevideo vs Defensor Sporting
Defensor Sporting will seek to keep their streak alive after a 2-1 Uruguay Apertura victory over Liverpool Montevideo on February 14. In that match, Defensor Sporting saw 50% of the ball and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liverpool Montevideo | 50% | 0 (2) | - | 71 |
 Defensor Sporting | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 64 |
Cerro Largo's Last Match – Cerro Largo vs Montevideo Wanderers
Cerro Largo must win to recover from their recent 1-2 Uruguay Apertura defeat against Montevideo Wanderers on February 13 and regain momentum. In that match, Cerro Largo controlled 50% of possession and managed 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cerro Largo | 50% | 0 (1) | - | 56 |
 Montevideo Wanderers | 50% | 0 (2) | - | 46 |
Defensor Sporting vs Cerro Largo Stats
Key Stats
| Defensor Sporting | Cerro Largo | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.24 | Attacking Strength | 0.49 |
| 0.58 | Defence Strength | 0.7 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Defensor Sporting are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Cerro Largo average 1.5 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Defensor Sporting 9-12
Cerro Largo 15-13
What are the odds for this match?
Defensor Sporting to win: @2.1
Draw: @3
Cerro Largo to win: @3.25