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
Key match information
Defensor Sporting play Cerro Largo in Primera División (Uruguay). The match date is 21 February 2026 at 01:30. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Defensor Sporting: 0-3-2, 0.60 points/match. Cerro Largo: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Defensor Sporting scores 0.80 and concedes 0.85 goals per match. Cerro Largo scores 1.10 and concedes 1.05. League average: 2.41 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Defensor Sporting 50%, Cerro Largo 35%. Over 2.5: Defensor Sporting 20%, Cerro Largo 35%. League level: BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 46%.
xG, shots and style
Defensor Sporting has higher xG: 1.47 vs 1.24. Defensor Sporting: 12.2 shots per match, Cerro Largo: 9.8.
Match halves
Defensor Sporting: half-time lead 5%, second-half goals 0.45. Cerro Largo: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.75.
Goals by minute
Defensor Sporting: 61-75 (4 goals). Cerro Largo: 76-90+ (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Primera División: 2.41 goals per match, BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 46%.
Head-to-head
4 H2H matches: 1-2-1. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 50%.
Match description
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.
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 | Cerro Largo | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.22 | 0.34 |
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.
Cerro Largo is 167% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / match - Defensor Sporting · 1.6 pts / match - 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.
Cerro Largo is 38% better for: goals scored per match.
0.8 goals / match - Defensor Sporting · 1.1 goals / match - Cerro Largo
Defensor Sporting is 24% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.85 goals / match - Defensor Sporting · 1.05 goals / match - Cerro Largo
Defensor Sporting scores in 65% of matches (13 of 20 matches), while Cerro Largo keeps a clean sheet in 30% (6 of 20 matches).
Cerro Largo scores in 60% of matches (12 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 — Cerro Largo
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.
Cerro Largo is 33% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.9 pts / match - Defensor Sporting · 1.2 pts / match - Cerro Largo
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.
Cerro Largo - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 35%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 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 | 0.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 100% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +5 |
* 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 (10 goli). Concedes most in 0-15 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - 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
Cerro Largo
* 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 | Cerro Largo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 1.65 | 2.41 | ▼ 2.15 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 52% | ▼ 35% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 20% | 46% | ▼ 35% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 30% | 27% | ▲ 30% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 55% | 69% | ▼ 65% |
| 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 (4): Defensor Sporting 1 - 2 - 1 Cerro Largo. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 50% matches.
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 4 head-to-head matches Defensor Sporting won 1, Cerro Largo won 1 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Defensor Sporting vs Cerro Largo?
Defensor Sporting score 0.80 goals per game on average and Cerro Largo 1.10. The Primera División average is 2.41 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Defensor Sporting's matches and 35% of Cerro Largo's.
What form are Defensor Sporting and Cerro Largo in?
Over the last 5 games Defensor Sporting have a 0-3-2 record (0.60 points per game) and Cerro Largo 2-2-1 (1.60 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.