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Primera División - Apertura

Sept. 6, 2026 1 week, 2 days from now VS

Match Analysis

Central Espanol Defensor Sporting
Central Espanol L L W D L D
Defensor Sporting D L L W L D
STRENGTH
EXPECTED GOALS
HEAD TO HEAD
WINS THE GAME
What do these metrics mean?
Strength
Recent form points from the last several matches. Higher means a better recent run of results.
Shot Conversion
Goals scored divided by total shots taken (rolling window of past matches). Measures finishing efficiency — only available when historical shot data exists.
Shots on Target
Proportion of shots that were on target. Reflects shot accuracy and discipline — only available when historical shot data exists.
Possession
Average ball possession percentage over recent matches. Indicates territorial dominance — only available when historical stats exist.
Save Rate
Goalkeeper saves divided by shots faced. Higher means the keeper is denying more chances — only available when historical stats exist.
Attacking Potential
Composite index from goals, expected goals and shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked for a team.
Defensive Potential
Composite index from goals conceded, saves and blocked shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked.
Expected Goals
Poisson-estimated goals each team is likely to score, derived from season attack/defence averages and opponent strength.
Head to Head
Historical win share across all previous meetings between these two teams (home wins | draws | away wins).
Wins the Game
Machine learning win probability — the model's confidence that each team wins this match outright.

Head to Head History

Home Team Away Team Score Date
Central Espanol Defensor Sporting 2 - 1 May 17, 2026
Defensor Sporting Central Espanol 0 - 0 March 8, 2026
Central Espanol Defensor Sporting 1 - 0 October 5, 2021
Defensor Sporting Central Espanol 4 - 0 June 26, 2021
Defensor Sporting Central Espanol 2 - 1 April 21, 2013
Central Espanol Defensor Sporting 1 - 1 October 28, 2012

Central Espanol Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Aug 22, 26 Home Juventud 0 - 1 Loss
Aug 16, 26 Away Penarol 2 - 1 Loss
Aug 8, 26 Home Progreso 1 - 0 Win
Aug 2, 26 Home Liverpool Montevideo 0 - 0 Draw
Jul 25, 26 Home Cerro Largo 0 - 1 Loss
Jul 12, 26 Away Boston River 0 - 0 Draw

Defensor Sporting Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Aug 22, 26 Away Cerro Largo 1 - 1 Draw
Aug 16, 26 Home Liverpool Montevideo 0 - 4 Loss
Aug 9, 26 Home Wanderers 0 - 1 Loss
Aug 3, 26 Home Cerro 2 - 1 Win
Jul 25, 26 Home Liverpool Montevideo 1 - 2 Loss
Jul 13, 26 Away Cerro Largo 1 - 1 Draw

Primera División - Apertura Table

Pos Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts
7 Central Espanol 25 10 6 9 29 29 0 36
12 Defensor Sporting 25 6 10 9 20 26 -6 28

Predictions

Both Teams To Score - No
This prediction suggests that there is a 57.31% likelihood that only one team is likely to score throughout the entire match.
Central Espanol to win or Draw
This prediction indicates that Central Espanol has a 42.63% likelihood to win the match. The likelihood for the match to end as a draw is 32.84 %
Under 1.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 60.59% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be less than two goals scored.
Under 2.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 64.81% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be less than three goals scored.

Most Likely Scorelines

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