Defensor Sporting vs Liverpool FC Montevideo: match statistics
Defensor Sporting vs Liverpool FC Montevideo: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Defensor Sporting played against Liverpool FC Montevideo in Primera División (Uruguay). The game was played on August 16, 2026. Venue: Estadio Luis Franzini. Final score: 0:4.
Recent form
Defensor Sporting has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Liverpool FC Montevideo has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Defensor Sporting scores 0.83 goals per game and allows 0.91. Liverpool FC Montevideo scores 1.13 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.35 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 52% of Defensor Sporting's games and 43% of Liverpool FC Montevideo's. The Over 2.5 rates are 26% and 39%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 44% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Defensor Sporting has the higher season xG average, 1.48 to 1.45 per game. Defensor Sporting takes 12.4 shots per game, while Liverpool FC Montevideo takes 11.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Defensor Sporting leads at halftime in 4% of its games and scores 0.43 goals per game after halftime. Liverpool FC Montevideo leads at halftime in 26% and scores 0.39 after halftime.
When the teams score
Defensor Sporting's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). For Liverpool FC Montevideo, it is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Primera División games average 2.35 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 44% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 5 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 0 draws and 3 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 60% 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
A very even contest is expected, as Defensor Sporting win 42% of their home matches, while Liverpool FC Montevideo record the same percentage away from home. The hosts create slightly better chances on their own ground, averaging 1.70 xG compared with 1.45 for the visitors, and also register more shots per match: 14.42 versus 11.25. Liverpool are, however, in better current form, collecting 8 points from their last five matches, compared with just 5 for Defensor, while the visitors have conceded only 3 goals during that run. Both defenses concede an average of exactly 0.92 goals per match in their respective venues and keep a clean sheet in 33% of games, which limits the likelihood of a high-scoring encounter. With similar attacking efficiency and solid defensive records, a draw appears the most likely outcome, probably in a low-scoring match.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The stronger signal is a slight lean toward BTTS - No, as Defensor Sporting kept a clean sheet in 55% of matches, while their games produced BTTS in only 36% of cases compared with the league average of 51%. Liverpool average 1.17 goals per match, but they have scored just 4 times in their last five appearances, averaging 0.8 goals per game, while Defensor concede 1.09 goals on average. The visitors have also been very solid defensively recently, conceding 3 goals in five matches (0.6 per game), which limits the hosts’ chances despite their xG of 1.61 over this period. Arguments in favor of both teams scoring include Liverpool’s high recent xG of 1.70 and Defensor’s 80% BTTS rate across their last five matches, but the hosts’ low season scoring efficiency and the visitors’ solid defense tilt the assessment toward a scenario in which at least one team fails to score.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The season profile of both teams clearly points to a limited number of goals: Defensor average 1.09 goals per game, while Liverpool average 1.17. The hosts keep a clean sheet in 55% of their matches, while Liverpool concede only 0.92 goals per away game, limiting Defensor’s attacking potential. The 3.5-goal line has gone Under in 82% of Defensor’s matches and as many as 92% of Liverpool’s, while Over 3.5 goals occurred in only 18% and 8% of games, respectively. The last five matches also provide no indication of a high-scoring game, with Liverpool scoring 4 goals and conceding 3. A projected total of 2.18 goals gives a strong edge to Under 3.5.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest signal is a draw at half-time: Defensor Sporting were level at the break in 82% of their matches, while Liverpool recorded the same outcome in 80% of their last five games. The hosts average only 0.55 goals before half-time, whereas Liverpool concede 0.58 goals per match during this period, favouring a cautious opening. There is also limited attacking potential after the break, as Liverpool average 0.25 goals and draw the second half in 75% of matches. Full-season goal averages are low and closely matched, at 2.18 for Defensor and 2.08 for Liverpool, while both teams frequently draw their matches overall, in 36% and 33% of cases respectively. Liverpool have a slightly better average points tally, 1.58 compared with 1.18, but their last five matches produced just 0.8 goals scored per game, making the X/X scenario more convincing than an away win.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
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 | Liverpool FC Montevideo | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 28% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.24 | 0.26 |
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.
Liverpool FC Montevideo is 60% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Defensor Sporting · 1.6 pts / game - Liverpool FC Montevideo
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.
Liverpool FC Montevideo is 36% better for: goals scored per game.
0.83 goals / game - Defensor Sporting · 1.13 goals / game - Liverpool FC Montevideo
Defensor Sporting is 10% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.91 goals / game - Defensor Sporting · 1 goals / game - Liverpool FC Montevideo
Defensor Sporting scores in 65% of games (15 of 23 games), while Liverpool FC Montevideo keeps a clean sheet in 43% (10 of 23 games).
Liverpool FC Montevideo scores in 70% of games (16 of 23 games), while Defensor Sporting keeps a clean sheet in 26% (6 of 23 games).
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 - Liverpool FC Montevideo
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.
Liverpool FC Montevideo is 55% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.87 pts / game - Defensor Sporting · 1.35 pts / game - Liverpool FC Montevideo
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Defensor Sporting - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 4% of games and wins 26%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Liverpool FC Montevideo - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 35%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
* 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 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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
Defensor Sporting
Liverpool FC Montevideo
* 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 | Liverpool FC Montevideo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.74 | 2.35 | ▼ 2.13 |
| Both teams scored | • 52% | 51% | ▼ 43% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 26% | 44% | ▼ 39% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 26% | 29% | ▲ 43% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 57% | 67% | ▼ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 65% | 72% | ▼ 57% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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: 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses against Liverpool FC Montevideo. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 60% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Defensor Sporting vs Liverpool FC Montevideo?
The Primera División match finished Defensor Sporting 0:4 Liverpool FC Montevideo. 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 Liverpool FC Montevideo?
In the last 5 head-to-head matches Defensor Sporting won 2, Liverpool FC Montevideo won 3 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 60% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Defensor Sporting vs Liverpool FC Montevideo?
Defensor Sporting score 0.83 goals per game on average and Liverpool FC Montevideo 1.13. The Primera División average is 2.35 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Defensor Sporting's matches and 43% of Liverpool FC Montevideo's.
What form are Defensor Sporting and Liverpool FC Montevideo in?
Over the last 5 games Defensor Sporting have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Liverpool FC Montevideo 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Defensor Sporting vs Liverpool FC Montevideo?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Defensor Sporting vs Liverpool FC Montevideo: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.