Peñarol vs Boston River: match statistics
Peñarol vs Boston River: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Peñarol played against Boston River in Primera División (Uruguay). The game was played on September 26, 2026. Venue: Estadio Campeón del Siglo. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Peñarol has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Boston River has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Peñarol scores 1.76 goals per game and allows 0.83. Boston River scores 0.97 and allows 1.38. Games in this league average 2.38 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 52% of Peñarol's games and 48% of Boston River's. The Over 2.5 rates are 52% and 45%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 44% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Peñarol has the higher season xG average, 1.71 to 1.29 per game. Peñarol takes 14.3 shots per game, while Boston River takes 10.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Peñarol leads at halftime in 41% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Boston River leads at halftime in 14% and scores 0.66 after halftime.
When the teams score
Peñarol's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (14 goals). For Boston River, it is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Primera División games average 2.38 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 44% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% 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
Peñarol lead the home standings, while across the season they have won 18 of 29 matches and scored 51 goals, compared with Boston River’s 8 wins and 28 goals. At home, the hosts average 1.94 goals with an xG of 1.83, while the visitors score just 0.93 goals away from home and fail to find the net in 40% of their matches. Peñarol’s advantage is also evident in chance creation: they average 14.75 shots and 6.19 shots on target per match, compared with 9.4 and 3.47 for Boston River. The visitors’ away defense concedes an average of 1.80 goals, with an xG against of 1.57, while their away record includes a 60% loss rate and a -13 goal difference. The hosts have won 3 of their last 5 matches, whereas Boston River have lost 3 of 5, making a Peñarol victory the most likely outcome.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The BTTS signal is not clear-cut, but both teams’ seasonal metrics are below or close to the league average: Peñarol has seen both teams score in 43% of matches, compared with 53% for Boston River, against a league figure of 51%. Peñarol keeps a clean sheet in 29% of matches, while Boston River averages only 0.93 goals per game and fails to score in 40% of its fixtures. The hosts are, however, in good attacking form, scoring 2.2 goals across their last five matches with an xG of 1.66, while their opponents concede an average of 1.2 goals, making a Peñarol goal highly likely. The key uncertainty is whether Boston River will score, as Peñarol has conceded an average of just 1.0 goal over its last five matches and faced an xG of only 1.06. BTTS - Yes has a slight edge as the better pick, although a home win to nil remains a realistic scenario.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Peñarol are in excellent attacking form, scoring 11 goals in their last 5 matches, averaging 2.2 per game, while Boston River concede as many as 1.8 goals away from home this season. Despite this, the overall profile of the match does not suggest an open, end-to-end contest: the hosts concede just 0.93 goals per game this season and have kept a clean sheet in 29% of their matches. Only 14% of Peñarol’s matches in the competition have gone over 3.5 goals, compared with 20% for Boston River, while the league average stands at 2.38 goals. The projected total of 2.55 goals makes a 2:0, 2:1 or 1:1 scoreline realistic, which is why Under 3.5 is the strongest selection.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest scenario is a draw at half-time followed by a Peñarol win after the match, as both teams often start cautiously: the hosts were level at the break in 50% of their matches, while Boston River were level in 60%. In the first halves, Peñarol average only 0.36 goals, compared with 0.27 for the visitors, while 86% and 73% of their respective first halves ended goalless or with very few goals. After the break, the hosts’ advantage should increase, as Boston River concede an average of 1.20 goals, compared with just 0.50 conceded by Peñarol. Current form also supports the hosts: they have won 3 of their last 5 matches, scoring an average of 2.2 goals and 1.4 goals after half-time, while Boston River have lost 3 of their 5 games. Peñarol also possess greater creative quality, averaging 4.5 shots on target compared with the opponent’s 3.47, while Boston River’s defense has kept a clean sheet in only 7% of matches.
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
| Peñarol | Boston River | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.24 |
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.
Peñarol is 150% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Peñarol · 0.8 pts / game - Boston River
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.
Peñarol is 81% better for: goals scored per game.
1.76 goals / game - Peñarol · 0.97 goals / game - Boston River
Peñarol is 66% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.83 goals / game - Peñarol · 1.38 goals / game - Boston River
Peñarol scores in 83% of games (24 of 29 games), while Boston River keeps a clean sheet in 17% (5 of 29 games).
Boston River scores in 55% of games (16 of 29 games), while Peñarol keeps a clean sheet in 34% (10 of 29 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 - Peñarol
Over / Under - Boston River
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.
Peñarol is 60% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.55 pts / game - Peñarol · 0.97 pts / game - Boston River
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Peñarol - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 41% of games and wins 62%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Boston River - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 28%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| 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 76-90 (14 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +10 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - 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
Peñarol
Boston River
* 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
| Peñarol | Liga | Boston River | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.59 | 2.38 | • 2.34 |
| Both teams scored | • 52% | 51% | ▼ 48% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 52% | 44% | • 45% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 34% | 29% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 72% | 67% | ▼ 55% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 79% | 74% | ▼ 72% |
^ 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 Peñarol's perspective: 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Boston River. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Peñarol vs Boston River?
The Primera División match finished Peñarol 2:1 Boston River. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Peñarol and Boston River?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Peñarol won 2, Boston River won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Peñarol vs Boston River?
Peñarol score 1.76 goals per game on average and Boston River 0.97. The Primera División average is 2.38 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Peñarol's matches and 48% of Boston River's.
What form are Peñarol and Boston River in?
Over the last 5 games Peñarol have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Boston River 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Peñarol vs Boston River?
The statistical background for Peñarol vs Boston River — 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.