Defensor Sporting vs Cerro Largo: match statistics
Cerro Largo is displaying significantly better form in their last five matches, averaging 2 points per game compared to Defensor Sporting's mere 1 point. The visitors have won 100% of their away matches this season while keeping clean sheets, highlighting their defensive solidity and offensive effectiveness on the road. Defensor Sporting is in poorer form with a 1-1-0 record this season and a negative streak in their last five matches (llddw). Cerro Largo has scored 8 goals in their last five games while conceding only 4, whereas the hosts have scored 5 goals and conceded as many as 6. Given the form advantage, away efficiency, and the visitors' superior goal difference, we predict a victory for Cerro Largo in this encounter.
Defensor Sporting vs Cerro Largo: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Defensor Sporting played against Cerro Largo in Primera División (Uruguay). The game was played on February 21, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Defensor Sporting has 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Cerro Largo has 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 1.50 points per game.
Scoring records
Defensor Sporting scores 1.50 goals per game and allows 1.00. Cerro Largo scores 1.00 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.76 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 100% of Defensor Sporting's games and 50% of Cerro Largo's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 50%, compared with league averages of 65% for BTTS and 59% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Defensor Sporting has the higher season xG average, 1.53 to 1.18 per game. Defensor Sporting takes 12.0 shots per game, while Cerro Largo takes 10.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Defensor Sporting leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. Cerro Largo leads at halftime in 50% and scores 0.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
Defensor Sporting's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (1 goals). For Cerro Largo, it is minutes 16-30 (1 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Primera División games average 2.76 goals. Both teams score in 65% of games, and 59% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Cerro Largo is displaying significantly better form in their last five matches, averaging 2 points per game compared to Defensor Sporting's mere 1 point. The visitors have won 100% of their away matches this season while keeping clean sheets, highlighting their defensive solidity and offensive effectiveness on the road. Defensor Sporting is in poorer form with a 1-1-0 record this season and a negative streak in their last five matches (llddw). Cerro Largo has scored 8 goals in their last five games while conceding only 4, whereas the hosts have scored 5 goals and conceded as many as 6. Given the form advantage, away efficiency, and the visitors' superior goal difference, we predict a victory for Cerro Largo in this encounter.
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Game stats
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
| Defensor Sporting | Cerro Largo | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 15% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.67 |
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.
Defensor Sporting is 33% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Defensor Sporting · 1.5 pts / game - Cerro Largo
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.
Defensor Sporting is 50% better for: goals scored per game.
1.5 goals / game - Defensor Sporting · 1 goals / game - Cerro Largo
Defensor Sporting scores in 100% of games (2 of 2 meczów), while Cerro Largo keeps a clean sheet in 50% (1 of 2 meczów).
Cerro Largo scores in 100% of games (2 of 2 meczów), while Defensor Sporting keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 2 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 - Defensor Sporting
Over / Under - Cerro Largo
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.
Cerro Largo is 50% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Defensor Sporting · 1.5 pts / game - Cerro Largo
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Defensor Sporting - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Cerro Largo - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.5 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 0.5 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 50% |
| 2 goals | 100% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 100% |
| No goal | 0% | 50% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.50 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 50% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 100% |
| No goal | 50% | 50% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
* 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 0-15 (1 goal). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (1 goal). Concedes most in 0-15 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Defensor Sporting
Cerro Largo
* 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
| Defensor Sporting | Liga | Cerro Largo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.50 | 2.76 | ▼ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 100% | 65% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 59% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 18% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 71% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 50% | 82% | ▼ 50% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Defensor Sporting's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss against Cerro Largo. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 33% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Defensor Sporting vs Cerro Largo?
The Primera División match finished Defensor Sporting 1:0 Cerro Largo. 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 Cerro Largo?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Defensor Sporting won 1, Cerro Largo won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Defensor Sporting vs Cerro Largo?
Defensor Sporting score 1.50 goals per game on average and Cerro Largo 1.00. The Primera División average is 2.76 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 59% of games. Both teams score in 100% of Defensor Sporting's matches and 50% of Cerro Largo's.
What form are Defensor Sporting and Cerro Largo in?
Over the last 5 games Defensor Sporting have a 1-1-0 record (2.00 points per game) and Cerro Largo 1-0-1 (1.50 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Defensor Sporting vs Cerro Largo?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Defensor Sporting vs Cerro Largo: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.