Central Español vs Peñarol: match statistics
Peñarol appear to be the favorites in this match, even though both teams won their opening fixtures of the season 3-0 and 3-1 respectively. The key difference lies in the form over the last five matches – hosts Central Español have averaged 2.0 points per game with a LWWDW record, while Peñarol have averaged 1.6 points per game with a WDLDW form. Peñarol have shown greater offensive efficiency in their last five matches, scoring 7 goals and conceding 5, which indicates their offensive potential. Although Central Español have a better defensive record in recent matches (6 goals scored, 2 conceded), Peñarol, as the more decorated club with greater experience, should be able to impose their style of play away from home. Taking all factors into account, I predict an away win, although a draw cannot be ruled out due to the solid form of both teams.
Central Español vs Peñarol: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Central Español played Peñarol in Primera División (Uruguay). The match was played on 15 February 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Central Español: 1-0-0, 3.00 points/match. Peñarol: 1-0-0, 3.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Central Español scores 3.00 and concedes 0.00 goals per match. Peñarol scores 3.00 and concedes 1.00. League average: 2.69 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Central Español 0%, Peñarol 100%. Over 2.5: Central Español 100%, Peñarol 100%. League level: BTTS 62%, Over 2.5 54%.
xG, shots and style
Central Español has higher xG: 1.96 vs 0.70. Central Español: 16.0 shots per match, Peñarol: 5.0.
Match halves
Central Español: half-time lead 100%, second-half goals 1.00. Peñarol: half-time lead 100%, second-half goals 0.00.
Goals by minute
Central Español: 0-15 (1 goals). Peñarol: 0-15 (2 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Primera División: 2.69 goals per match, BTTS 62%, Over 2.5 54%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
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 appear to be the favorites in this match, even though both teams won their opening fixtures of the season 3-0 and 3-1 respectively. The key difference lies in the form over the last five matches – hosts Central Español have averaged 2.0 points per game with a LWWDW record, while Peñarol have averaged 1.6 points per game with a WDLDW form. Peñarol have shown greater offensive efficiency in their last five matches, scoring 7 goals and conceding 5, which indicates their offensive potential. Although Central Español have a better defensive record in recent matches (6 goals scored, 2 conceded), Peñarol, as the more decorated club with greater experience, should be able to impose their style of play away from home. Taking all factors into account, I predict an away win, although a draw cannot be ruled out due to the solid form of both teams.
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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
| Central Español | Peñarol | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 80% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.50 | 0.75 |
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.
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 scores in 100% of matches (1 of 1 matches), while Peñarol keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 1 matches).
Peñarol scores in 100% of matches (1 of 1 matches), while Central Español keeps a clean sheet in 100% (1 of 1 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 - Central Español
Over / Under - Peñarol
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Central Español - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 100% of matches and wins 100%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Peñarol - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 100% of matches and wins 100%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 1.0 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 2.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 100% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 100% |
| No goal | 0% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 3.00 | 0.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 3.0 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 3.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 100% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 100% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 0% |
| No goal | 0% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -1 |
* 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 0-15 (1 goal). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (2 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (1). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Central Español
Peñarol
* 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
| Central Español | Liga | Peñarol | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.00 | 2.69 | ▲ 4.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 0% | 62% | ▲ 100% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 100% | 54% | ▲ 100% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 100% | 19% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 77% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 77% | ▲ 100% |
^ 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
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 Central Español vs Peñarol?
The Primera División match finished Central Español 2:1 Peñarol. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Central Español vs Peñarol?
Central Español score 3.00 goals per game on average and Peñarol 3.00. The Primera División average is 2.69 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 0% of Central Español's matches and 100% of Peñarol's.
What form are Central Español and Peñarol in?
Over the last 5 games Central Español have a 1-0-0 record (3.00 points per game) and Peñarol 1-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Central Español vs Peñarol?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.