Torque vs Defensor Sporting: match statistics
Statistical analysis suggests a balanced encounter with a slight edge towards a draw. Torque displays a distinctive 100% draw rate in home matches, averaging 2 goals scored and conceded per game. Defensor Sporting shows stability on the road with a split of 50% wins and 50% draws, remaining unbeaten away, while their overall form (1.6 PPG) is marginally superior to Torque (1.4 PPG). A critical factor is the hosts' high possession (58%) and xG efficiency (1.82), which may counterbalance the visitors' solid defense. Given Torque's tendency to draw at home and Defensor's resilient away performance, a share of the points is the most probable outcome.
Torque vs Defensor Sporting: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Torque played against Defensor Sporting in Primera División (Uruguay). The game was played on February 26, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Torque has 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.33 points per game. Defensor Sporting has 2 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.33 points per game.
Scoring records
Torque scores 2.33 goals per game and allows 1.67. Defensor Sporting scores 1.33 and allows 0.67. Games in this league average 2.54 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of Torque's games and 67% of Defensor Sporting's. The Over 2.5 rates are 100% and 33%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Defensor Sporting has the higher season xG average, 1.60 to 1.38 per game. Torque takes 10.3 shots per game, while Defensor Sporting takes 13.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Torque leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 1.67 goals per game after halftime. Defensor Sporting leads at halftime in 0% and scores 0.67 after halftime.
When the teams score
Torque's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (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 2.54 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 54% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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
Statistical analysis suggests a balanced encounter with a slight edge towards a draw. Torque displays a distinctive 100% draw rate in home matches, averaging 2 goals scored and conceded per game. Defensor Sporting shows stability on the road with a split of 50% wins and 50% draws, remaining unbeaten away, while their overall form (1.6 PPG) is marginally superior to Torque (1.4 PPG). A critical factor is the hosts' high possession (58%) and xG efficiency (1.82), which may counterbalance the visitors' solid defense. Given Torque's tendency to draw at home and Defensor's resilient away performance, a share of the points is the most probable outcome.
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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
| Torque | Defensor Sporting | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 48% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.47 | 0.28 |
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.
Defensor Sporting is 75% better for: last-5 form.
1.33 pts / game - Torque · 2.33 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.
Torque is 75% better for: goals scored per game.
2.33 goals / game - Torque · 1.33 goals / game - Defensor Sporting
Defensor Sporting is 149% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.67 goals / game - Torque · 0.67 goals / game - Defensor Sporting
Torque scores in 100% of games (3 of 3 meczów), while Defensor Sporting keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 meczów).
Defensor Sporting scores in 100% of games (3 of 3 meczów), while Torque keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 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 - Torque
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Torque - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Defensor Sporting - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.7 | 1.7 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.3 | 0.3 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 67% | 67% |
| 3 goals | 33% | 33% |
| Clean sheet | 33% | 67% |
| No goal | 67% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 2.33 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.3 | 0.7 |
| 1 goal | 67% | 67% |
| 2 goals | 67% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 33% | 100% |
| No goal | 33% | 33% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +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 46-60 (2 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (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
Torque
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
| Torque | Liga | Defensor Sporting | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 4.00 | 2.54 | ▼ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 50% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 100% | 54% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 27% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 67% | • 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 79% | ▼ 67% |
^ 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 Torque's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against Defensor Sporting. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Torque vs Defensor Sporting?
The Primera División match finished Torque 1:0 Defensor Sporting. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Torque and Defensor Sporting?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Torque won 1, Defensor Sporting won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Torque vs Defensor Sporting?
Torque score 2.33 goals per game on average and Defensor Sporting 1.33. The Primera División average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Torque's matches and 67% of Defensor Sporting's.
What form are Torque and Defensor Sporting in?
Over the last 5 games Torque have a 1-1-1 record (1.33 points per game) and Defensor Sporting 2-1-0 (2.33 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Torque vs Defensor Sporting?
The statistical background for Torque 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.