Deportivo Maldonado vs Defensor Sporting: match statistics
Deportivo Maldonado presents impressive home form with a 100% win rate (2 matches), scoring an average of 2 goals per game while conceding just 0.5. The hosts dominate in ball possession (61%) and demonstrate high offensive efficiency with a 13% shot conversion rate. Defensor Sporting has only a 33% win rate in away matches, scoring an average of just 1 goal per game and is yet to keep a clean sheet. The difference in expected goals (xG) also favors the hosts: 1.66 vs 1.26 for the visitors offensively. Deportivo's recent home form (WW) and Defensor's weaker away disposition (DWL) suggest an advantage for the home side. Taking all stats into consideration, the most probable outcome is a victory for Deportivo Maldonado, although the visitors' solid defense might lead to a draw.
Deportivo Maldonado vs Defensor Sporting: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Deportivo Maldonado played against Defensor Sporting in Primera División (Uruguay). The game was played on March 15, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Deportivo Maldonado has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Defensor Sporting has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Deportivo Maldonado scores 1.80 goals per game and allows 1.00. Defensor Sporting scores 0.80 and allows 0.60. Games in this league average 2.24 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 60% of Deportivo Maldonado's games and 40% of Defensor Sporting's. The Over 2.5 rates are 60% and 20%, compared with league averages of 44% for BTTS and 42% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Defensor Sporting has the higher season xG average, 1.54 to 1.52 per game. Deportivo Maldonado takes 14.0 shots per game, while Defensor Sporting takes 13.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Deportivo Maldonado leads at halftime in 80% of its games and scores 0.60 goals per game after halftime. Defensor Sporting leads at halftime in 0% and scores 0.40 after halftime.
When the teams score
Deportivo Maldonado's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (2 goals). For Defensor Sporting, it is minutes 0-15 (1 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Primera División games average 2.24 goals. Both teams score in 44% of games, and 42% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
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
Deportivo Maldonado presents impressive home form with a 100% win rate (2 matches), scoring an average of 2 goals per game while conceding just 0.5. The hosts dominate in ball possession (61%) and demonstrate high offensive efficiency with a 13% shot conversion rate. Defensor Sporting has only a 33% win rate in away matches, scoring an average of just 1 goal per game and is yet to keep a clean sheet. The difference in expected goals (xG) also favors the hosts: 1.66 vs 1.26 for the visitors offensively. Deportivo's recent home form (WW) and Defensor's weaker away disposition (DWL) suggest an advantage for the home side. Taking all stats into consideration, the most probable outcome is a victory for Deportivo Maldonado, although the visitors' solid defense might lead to a draw.
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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
| Deportivo Maldonado | Defensor Sporting | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.41 | 0.19 |
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.
Deportivo Maldonado is 25% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Deportivo Maldonado · 1.6 pts / game - Defensor Sporting
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.
Deportivo Maldonado is 125% better for: goals scored per game.
1.8 goals / game - Deportivo Maldonado · 0.8 goals / game - Defensor Sporting
Defensor Sporting is 67% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Deportivo Maldonado · 0.6 goals / game - Defensor Sporting
Deportivo Maldonado scores in 80% of games (4 of 5 meczów), while Defensor Sporting keeps a clean sheet in 40% (2 of 5 meczów).
Defensor Sporting scores in 60% of games (3 of 5 meczów), while Deportivo Maldonado keeps a clean sheet in 40% (2 of 5 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 - Deportivo Maldonado
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.
Deportivo Maldonado is 225% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.6 pts / game - Deportivo Maldonado · 0.8 pts / game - Defensor Sporting
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Deportivo Maldonado - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 80% of games and wins 60%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
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
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +4 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 100% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +2 |
* 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 (2 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (1 goal). Concedes most in 31-45 (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
Deportivo Maldonado
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
| Deportivo Maldonado | Liga | Defensor Sporting | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.80 | 2.24 | ▼ 1.40 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 60% | 44% | ▼ 40% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 60% | 42% | ▼ 20% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 40% | 31% | ▲ 40% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 64% | ▼ 60% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 60% | 73% | ▼ 40% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of Deportivo Maldonado vs Defensor Sporting?
The Primera División match finished Deportivo Maldonado 1:0 Defensor Sporting. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Deportivo Maldonado vs Defensor Sporting?
Deportivo Maldonado score 1.80 goals per game on average and Defensor Sporting 0.80. The Primera División average is 2.24 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 42% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Deportivo Maldonado's matches and 40% of Defensor Sporting's.
What form are Deportivo Maldonado and Defensor Sporting in?
Over the last 5 games Deportivo Maldonado have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Defensor Sporting 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Deportivo Maldonado vs Defensor Sporting?
The statistical background for Deportivo Maldonado vs Defensor Sporting — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.