Defensor Sporting vs Boston River: match statistics
Defensor Sporting vs Boston River: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Defensor Sporting play Boston River in Primera División (Uruguay). The match date is 7 June 2026 at 23:30. Venue: Estadio Luis Franzini. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Defensor Sporting: 0-3-2, 0.60 points/match. Boston River: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Defensor Sporting scores 0.80 and concedes 0.85 goals per match. Boston River scores 0.95 and concedes 1.30. League average: 2.42 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Defensor Sporting 50%, Boston River 45%. Over 2.5: Defensor Sporting 20%, Boston River 40%. League level: BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 46%.
xG, shots and style
Defensor Sporting has higher xG: 1.47 vs 1.28. Defensor Sporting: 12.2 shots per match, Boston River: 10.3.
Match halves
Defensor Sporting: half-time lead 5%, second-half goals 0.45. Boston River: half-time lead 15%, second-half goals 0.65.
Goals by minute
Defensor Sporting: 61-75 (4 goals). Boston River: 76-90+ (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Primera División: 2.42 goals per match, BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 46%.
Head-to-head
3 H2H matches: 2-0-1. Average goals 2.67, BTTS 0%.
Match description
I predict a home win (1). Defensor Sporting averages 1.00 goals per home match, has home xG of 1.72 and concedes only 0.75 goals per match, indicating a solid defensive structure and high-quality chances at home. Boston River has scored more overall this season (18 vs 14), but away they manage just 0.75 goals per match with xG 1.03 and concede 1.88 goals, and their away loss rate is 63%. The hosts generate significantly more shots and shots on target (home averages 14.75 shots and 4.38 on target vs visitors 7.75 and 2.25), despite Defensor’s conversion being around 7% versus the visitors’ 10%. Recent form over the last 5 matches slightly favors Boston River (Defensor: 0 wins, 2 draws, 3 losses, averaging 0.4 points per match; Boston River: 2 wins, 3 losses, averaging 1.2 points), however considering the advantage in chance quality (xG 1.72 vs 1.03) and the hosts’ superior defense, I assess Defensor as more likely to win.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Defensor Sporting | Boston River | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.22 | 0.24 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Boston River is 67% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / match - Defensor Sporting · 1 pts / match - Boston River
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.
Boston River is 19% better for: goals scored per match.
0.8 goals / match - Defensor Sporting · 0.95 goals / match - Boston River
Defensor Sporting is 53% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.85 goals / match - Defensor Sporting · 1.3 goals / match - Boston River
Defensor Sporting scores in 65% of matches (13 of 20 matches), while Boston River keeps a clean sheet in 20% (4 of 20 matches).
Boston River scores in 55% of matches (11 of 20 matches), while Defensor Sporting keeps a clean sheet in 30% (6 of 20 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Defensor Sporting
Over / Under — Boston River
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Boston River is 17% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.9 pts / match - Defensor Sporting · 1.05 pts / match - Boston River
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Defensor Sporting - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 5% of matches and wins 25%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Boston River - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 15% of matches and wins 30%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (4 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goli). Concedes most in 61-75 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Defensor Sporting
Boston River
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Primera División).
Teams vs league
| Defensor Sporting | Liga | Boston River | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 1.65 | 2.42 | ▼ 2.25 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 53% | ▼ 45% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 20% | 46% | ▼ 40% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 30% | 27% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 55% | 69% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 65% | 73% | ▲ 75% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (3): Defensor Sporting 2 - 0 - 1 Boston River. Average goals 2.67, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Defensor Sporting vs Boston River?
The Primera División match finished Defensor Sporting 1:1 Boston River. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Defensor Sporting and Boston River?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Defensor Sporting won 2, Boston River won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Defensor Sporting vs Boston River?
Defensor Sporting score 0.80 goals per game on average and Boston River 0.95. The Primera División average is 2.42 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Defensor Sporting's matches and 45% of Boston River's.
What form are Defensor Sporting and Boston River in?
Over the last 5 games Defensor Sporting have a 0-3-2 record (0.60 points per game) and Boston River 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Defensor Sporting vs Boston River?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Defensor Sporting vs Boston River: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.