Central Español vs Defensor Sporting: match statistics
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Central Español vs Defensor Sporting: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Central Español plays Defensor Sporting in Primera División (Uruguay). The game is scheduled for September 6, 2026.
Recent form
Central Español has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Defensor Sporting has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Central Español scores 1.12 goals per game and allows 1.23. Defensor Sporting scores 0.81 and allows 1.12. Games in this league average 2.35 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 46% of Central Español's games and 54% of Defensor Sporting's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 31%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 44% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Defensor Sporting has the higher season xG average, 1.47 to 1.21 per game. Central Español takes 9.3 shots per game, while Defensor Sporting takes 12.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Central Español leads at halftime in 12% of its games and scores 0.73 goals per game after halftime. Defensor Sporting leads at halftime in 8% and scores 0.38 after halftime.
When the teams score
Central Español's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (8 goals). For Defensor Sporting, it is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Primera División games average 2.35 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 44% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Central Español | Defensor Sporting | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.22 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Central Español is 38% better for: goals scored per game.
1.12 goals / game - Central Español · 0.81 goals / game - Defensor Sporting
Defensor Sporting is 10% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.23 goals / game - Central Español · 1.12 goals / game - Defensor Sporting
Central Español scores in 69% of games (18 of 26 meczów), while Defensor Sporting keeps a clean sheet in 23% (6 of 26 meczów).
Defensor Sporting scores in 65% of games (17 of 26 meczów), while Central Español keeps a clean sheet in 35% (9 of 26 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Central Español
Over / Under - Defensor Sporting
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Central Español is 14% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Central Español · 0.88 pts / game - Defensor Sporting
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Central Español - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 12% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Defensor Sporting - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 8% of games and wins 23%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 100% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -5 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (8 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Central Español
Defensor Sporting
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Primera División).
Teams vs league
| Central Español | Liga | Defensor Sporting | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.35 | 2.35 | ▼ 1.92 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 46% | 50% | ▲ 54% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 44% | ▼ 31% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 35% | 29% | ▼ 23% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 66% | ▼ 62% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 81% | 72% | ▼ 69% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Central Español's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses against Defensor Sporting. Games average 1.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do Central Español and Defensor Sporting play?
Central Español face Defensor Sporting on September 6, 2026 in Primera División. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Central Español and Defensor Sporting?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Central Español won 1, Defensor Sporting won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Central Español vs Defensor Sporting?
Central Español score 1.12 goals per game on average and Defensor Sporting 0.81. The Primera División average is 2.35 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 46% of Central Español's matches and 54% of Defensor Sporting's.
What form are Central Español and Defensor Sporting in?
Over the last 5 games Central Español have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Defensor Sporting 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Central Español vs Defensor Sporting?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.