Juventud vs Central Español: match statistics
Central Español are in significantly better form with four wins in their last five matches and an impressive away record - 100% efficiency (2 wins, 0 draws, 0 losses). The away team keeps clean sheets in all away matches and has a positive goal difference (+3). Juventud, on the other hand, are in crisis, with a 100% loss rate in home matches this season, failing to score a single goal at their own stadium (FTS% = 100%). The difference in form is huge - the hosts have gained only 1 point in their last 5 matches (PPG = 1.0), while the visitors have amassed 2.6 points per match. Central Español's high conversion rate (19% shot conversion) and solid defense outweigh Juventud's statistics, despite the hosts having an advantage in ball possession (58%). All indicators point to a clear advantage for the visitors, making a Central Español victory the most likely scenario.
Juventud vs Central Español: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Juventud play Central Español in Primera División (Uruguay). The match date is 22 February 2026 at 21:00. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
Juventud: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Central Español: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Juventud scores 1.19 and concedes 1.57 goals per match. Central Español scores 1.35 and concedes 1.25. League average: 2.41 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Juventud 67%, Central Español 55%. Over 2.5: Juventud 57%, Central Español 55%. League level: BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 46%.
xG, shots and style
Juventud has higher xG: 1.37 vs 1.21. Juventud: 10.0 shots per match, Central Español: 9.4.
Match halves
Juventud: half-time lead 43%, second-half goals 0.48. Central Español: half-time lead 15%, second-half goals 0.85.
Goals by minute
Juventud: 31-45+ (10 goals). Central Español: 61-75 (8 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
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
Match description
Central Español are in significantly better form with four wins in their last five matches and an impressive away record - 100% efficiency (2 wins, 0 draws, 0 losses). The away team keeps clean sheets in all away matches and has a positive goal difference (+3). Juventud, on the other hand, are in crisis, with a 100% loss rate in home matches this season, failing to score a single goal at their own stadium (FTS% = 100%). The difference in form is huge - the hosts have gained only 1 point in their last 5 matches (PPG = 1.0), while the visitors have amassed 2.6 points per match. Central Español's high conversion rate (19% shot conversion) and solid defense outweigh Juventud's statistics, despite the hosts having an advantage in ball possession (58%). All indicators point to a clear advantage for the visitors, making a Central Español victory the most likely scenario.
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
| Juventud | Central Español | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 46% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.36 |
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.
Central Español is 100% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Juventud · 1.6 pts / match - Central Español
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.
Central Español is 13% better for: goals scored per match.
1.19 goals / match - Juventud · 1.35 goals / match - Central Español
Central Español is 26% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.57 goals / match - Juventud · 1.25 goals / match - Central Español
Juventud scores in 81% of matches (17 of 21 matches), while Central Español keeps a clean sheet in 35% (7 of 20 matches).
Central Español scores in 80% of matches (16 of 20 matches), while Juventud keeps a clean sheet in 14% (3 of 21 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 — Juventud
Over / Under — Central Español
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.
Juventud is 43% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.57 pts / match - Juventud · 1.1 pts / match - Central Español
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Juventud - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 43% of matches and wins 29%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Central Español - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 15% of matches and wins 45%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -7 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +2 |
* 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 31-45 (10 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (8 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Juventud
Central Español
* 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
| Juventud | Liga | Central Español | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.76 | 2.41 | ▲ 2.60 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 52% | ▲ 55% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 57% | 46% | ▲ 55% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 14% | 27% | ▲ 35% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 81% | 69% | ▼ 55% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 73% | ▲ 85% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
What was the result of Juventud vs Central Español?
The Primera División match finished Juventud 0:1 Central Español. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Juventud vs Central Español?
Juventud score 1.19 goals per game on average and Central Español 1.35. The Primera División average is 2.41 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Juventud's matches and 55% of Central Español's.
What form are Juventud and Central Español in?
Over the last 5 games Juventud have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Central Español 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Juventud vs Central Español?
The statistical background for Juventud vs Central Español — 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.