Defensor Sporting vs Wanderers: match statistics
Defensor Sporting vs Wanderers: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Defensor Sporting played Wanderers in Primera División (Uruguay). The match was played on 9 August 2026. Venue: Estadio Luis Franzini. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
Defensor Sporting: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match. Wanderers: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Defensor Sporting scores 0.86 and concedes 0.91 goals per match. Wanderers scores 1.26 and concedes 1.30. League average: 2.36 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Defensor Sporting 55%, Wanderers 52%. Over 2.5: Defensor Sporting 27%, Wanderers 52%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 45%.
xG, shots and style
Defensor Sporting has higher xG: 1.48 vs 1.36. Defensor Sporting: 12.2 shots per match, Wanderers: 10.3.
Match halves
Defensor Sporting: half-time lead 5%, second-half goals 0.45. Wanderers: half-time lead 30%, second-half goals 0.70.
Goals by minute
Defensor Sporting: 31-45+ (5 goals). Wanderers: 31-45+ (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Primera División: 2.36 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 45%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 4 previous H2H matches were available: 1-3-0. Average goals 1.25, BTTS 50%.
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
Defensor Sporting has solid grounds to make the most of home advantage: they average 1.09 goals scored and concede just 0.91 at home, while Wanderers allow opponents 1.75 goals per away match. The hosts also create significantly more chances, averaging 14.27 shots and an xG of 1.70, compared with 10.42 shots and an xG of 1.39 for the visitors. Wanderers are, however, in better recent form, winning 3 of their last 5 matches and scoring 7 goals in that run, compared with just 1 win for Defensor over the same period. The visitors’ away defensive record is a concern, with clean sheets in only 25% of matches, while their 50% away-loss rate further increases the hosts’ chances. A closely contested match is expected, but Defensor’s greater home control and Wanderers’ defensive vulnerability away from home slightly favor a home win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The BTTS - Yes pick is slightly favored, as Wanderers score an average of 1.42 goals, while Defensor Sporting have allowed opponents an average of 1.66 xG over their last five matches. The hosts have had goals from both teams in only 36% of their matches this season and have kept a clean sheet in 55% of appearances, but their current BTTS rate has risen to 80%. Defensor Sporting have recently been creating chances worth 1.49 xG per match, while Wanderers concede an average of 1.75 goals per game this season and keep a clean sheet in only 25% of matches. The visitors also score regularly, averaging 1.4 goals per game in their last five appearances, so the most likely scenario is one in which each team scores at least once.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Defensor Sporting concede an average of just 0.82 goals per match and keep a clean sheet in 55% of their games, limiting Wanderers’ attacking potential despite their average of 1.42 goals scored. The hosts score 1.09 goals per game on average, while Wanderers concede 1.75 away from home, making a 2–3-goal outcome the most likely, with an expected total of 2.45 goals. The 3.5 line was not covered in 91% of Defensor’s matches and 75% of Wanderers’ games, while neither team averages more than 1.42 goals scored per match. Over their last five appearances, the teams have averaged 2.0 and 2.6 total goals per match respectively, which also does not support a four-goal scenario. Under 3.5 is therefore strongly supported by both the seasonal frequency of low-scoring results and the expected total number of goals.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
A half-time draw is the most likely outcome, as Defensor Sporting were level at the break in 55% of their matches, rising to 80% across their last five games. The hosts concede just 0.45 goals per match before half-time, while Wanderers average 0.50 goals scored in this phase, pointing to a cautious and evenly balanced opening. After the interval, the advantage should shift towards Defensor: they keep a clean sheet in the second half in 82% of matches, while Wanderers concede an average of 0.92 goals during that period. Defensor also have a clearly stronger defensive record over the course of the season, conceding an average of 0.82 goals compared with 1.75 for the visitors, making the X/1 scenario more likely than the draw being maintained until full-time. However, Wanderers' recent form, with three wins in their last five matches, reduces confidence in the selection and increases the likelihood of draw and away-outcome scenarios.
View first-half and second-half statisticsHalf-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
| Defensor Sporting | Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.23 | 0.32 |
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.
Wanderers is 67% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Defensor Sporting · 2 pts / match - Wanderers
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.
Wanderers is 47% better for: goals scored per match.
0.86 goals / match - Defensor Sporting · 1.26 goals / match - Wanderers
Defensor Sporting is 43% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.91 goals / match - Defensor Sporting · 1.3 goals / match - Wanderers
Defensor Sporting scores in 68% of matches (15 of 22 matches), while Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 39% (9 of 23 matches).
Wanderers scores in 78% of matches (18 of 23 matches), while Defensor Sporting keeps a clean sheet in 27% (6 of 22 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 - Defensor Sporting
Over / Under - Wanderers
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.
Wanderers is 57% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.86 pts / match - Defensor Sporting · 1.35 pts / match - Wanderers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Defensor Sporting - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 5% of matches and wins 27%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Wanderers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 30% of matches and wins 43%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 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 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Defensor Sporting
Wanderers
* 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
| Defensor Sporting | Liga | Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 1.77 | 2.36 | ▲ 2.57 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 55% | 51% | • 52% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 27% | 45% | ▲ 52% |
| Clean sheets | • 27% | 28% | ▲ 39% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 59% | 69% | ▲ 74% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 64% | 72% | ▲ 74% |
^ 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
Recent meetings (4): Defensor Sporting 1 - 3 - 0 Wanderers. Average goals 1.25, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Defensor Sporting vs Wanderers?
The Primera División match finished Defensor Sporting 0:1 Wanderers. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Defensor Sporting and Wanderers?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Defensor Sporting won 1, Wanderers won 0 and 3 ended level. These games averaged 1.25 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Defensor Sporting vs Wanderers?
Defensor Sporting score 0.86 goals per game on average and Wanderers 1.26. The Primera División average is 2.36 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 55% of Defensor Sporting's matches and 52% of Wanderers's.
What form are Defensor Sporting and Wanderers in?
Over the last 5 games Defensor Sporting have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Wanderers 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Defensor Sporting vs Wanderers?
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.