Our Racing Club de Montevideo vs Cerro Prediction: 2-1
Racing Club de Montevideo vs Cerro in the Uruguay Apertura is scheduled for an 12:45 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 8, 2026. Our correct score prediction favors a 2-1 home triumph, but considering both teams’ ability to find the net, BTTS is also a solid alternative bet.
This Racing Club de Montevideo vs Cerro 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
Racing Club de Montevideo's Last Match – Boston River vs Racing Club de Montevideo
Racing Club de Montevideo will be looking to bounce back after a 0-1 Copa Sudamericana defeat against Boston River on March 5. In that match, Racing Club de Montevideo recorded 58% possession, attempting 2 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Boston River | 42% | 3 (2) | 0.72 | 36 |
 Racing Club de Montevideo | 58% | 2 (2) | 0.62 | 39 |
Cerro's Last Match – Cerro vs Boston River
Cerro should win to turn things around after settling for a 1-1 Uruguay Apertura draw against Boston River on February 27. In that match, Cerro had 46% possession and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cerro | 46% | 0 (3) | - | 63 |
| Boston River | 54% | 0 (1) | - | 58 |
Racing Club de Montevideo vs Cerro Stats
Key Stats
| Racing Club de Montevideo | Cerro | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.11 | Attacking Strength | 0.74 |
| 0.98 | Defence Strength | 1.27 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 0.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Racing Club de Montevideo are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Cerro average 0.8 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.
Racing Club de Montevideo 17-13
Cerro 8-9
What are the odds for this match?
Racing Club de Montevideo to win: @1.833
Draw: @3.2
Cerro to win: @4.2