Primera División 2026: standings, schedule and stats
UruguaySeason 2026
About the league: Primera División
This page covers the Primera División season in Uruguay. The 2026 field includes 16 teams. Teams combine for 2.36 goals per game on average, while BTTS occurs in 50% of games. The schedule runs from February 6, 2026 through September 30, 2026.
Primera División 2026: season in numbers
Season overview
205 games have been completed in the 2026 Primera División season.
Scoring trends
Games average 2.36 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games. 44% finish with at least three goals. At least one team keeps a clean sheet in 50% of games.
Home, draw and away results
Home teams win 41% of games. 26% end in a draw. Road teams win 33% of games.
Team leaders
4358 has the league's highest scoring average at 1.68 goals per game. Both teams scored in 64% of 4379's games.
Standings
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Peñarol | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 12:3 | +9 | 16 | 2.29 | WWWWD |
| 2 |  Cerro Largo | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7:5 | +2 | 11 | 1.57 | WLDDD |
| 3 |  Racing | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 4:3 | +1 | 10 | 1.43 | LWDWD |
| 4 |  Central Español | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4:4 | 0 | 9 | 1.29 | DWLLL |
| 5 |  Liverpool FC Montevideo | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5:5 | 0 | 9 | 1.29 | WDWWW |
| 6 |  Cerro | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 6:10 | -4 | 9 | 1.29 | LWWLD |
| 7 |  Defensor Sporting | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6:9 | -3 | 6 | 0.86 | WLLDL |
| 8 |  Boston River | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5:10 | -5 | 5 | 0.71 | LWDWD |
League statistics
The 2026 season stats cover 205 completed games.
Goal-count distribution
Team rankings
Compare teams by goals per game, BTTS, Over 2.5, clean sheets and corners across completed league games.
League style
See whether this league tends to produce fast, open or physical matches and how much home advantage matters.
Compared with other leagues, Primera División rates below average for game pace, above average for chance quality and below average for openness. Home advantage is below average, game intensity is above average, and competitive balance is above average.
Player leaders
Season leaders based on recorded player data.
Top scorers
Top assists
Highest ratings
Most minutes
xG table and expected points
Compare team results with the quality of chances they create and allow.
| # | Team | M | xGxG - expected goals, the quality of scoring chances. | xGAxGA - expected goals allowed to opponents. | xGD | xPtsxPts - expected points calculated from xG. | Pts | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4354 | 25 | 1.57 | 1.06 | +0.51 | 43 | 46 | +3 |
| 2 | 4358 | 25 | 1.71 | 1.23 | +0.47 | 42 | 50 | +8 |
| 3 | 4359 | 25 | 1.48 | 1.04 | +0.44 | 42 | 38 | -4 |
| 4 | 4379 | 25 | 1.45 | 1.10 | +0.35 | 40 | 44 | +4 |
| 5 | 4357 | 25 | 1.50 | 1.24 | +0.26 | 39 | 38 | -1 |
| 6 | 4373 | 26 | 1.43 | 1.23 | +0.20 | 39 | 46 | +7 |
| 7 | 4350 | 27 | 1.38 | 1.39 | 0.00 | 37 | 42 | +5 |
| 8 | 4356 | 26 | 1.24 | 1.30 | -0.06 | 35 | 24 | -11 |
| 9 | 4365 | 26 | 1.39 | 1.44 | -0.06 | 35 | 30 | -5 |
| 10 | 4361 | 26 | 1.47 | 1.57 | -0.10 | 34 | 28 | -6 |
| 11 | 4395 | 25 | 1.23 | 1.44 | -0.21 | 31 | 34 | +3 |
| 12 | 4363 | 26 | 1.29 | 1.56 | -0.27 | 31 | 30 | -1 |
| 13 | 4378 | 26 | 1.14 | 1.45 | -0.31 | 30 | 19 | -11 |
| 14 | 4360 | 26 | 1.20 | 1.53 | -0.32 | 30 | 26 | -4 |
| 15 | 4371 | 25 | 1.26 | 1.57 | -0.31 | 29 | 31 | +2 |
| 16 | 4377 | 26 | 1.20 | 1.74 | -0.54 | 27 | 36 | +9 |
xGxG (expected goals) — how many goals a team should score from the quality of its chances. = xG means expected goals. xPts are calculated from each match xG with a Poisson distribution. The delta column: positive (yellow) means more points than performance suggests; negative (green) means the team plays better than the table shows.
Games and schedule
Results and upcoming games - switch rounds with the arrows or the list.
League schedule
Clausura · Round 1
Referees in this competition
Compare how often each referee has officiated and the available averages for cards, goals and penalties.
FAQ
How many teams play in Primera División?
Primera División has 16 teams in the 2026 season.
When does the 2026 Primera División season start and end?
The 2026 Primera División schedule runs from February 6, 2026 through September 30, 2026.
How many rounds are in the Primera División season?
The 2026 Primera División schedule covers 15 rounds.
Which team scores the most goals in Primera División?
4358 has the league's highest scoring average at 1.68 goals per game.
Which team has the best defense in Primera División?
4354 allows the fewest goals in Primera División, at 0.76 per game.
How many goals are scored per game in Primera División?
Primera División games average 2.36 goals.
How often do Primera División games finish Over 2.5 goals?
44% of Primera División games finish with at least three goals.
How often do both teams score in Primera División?
Both teams score in 50% of Primera División games.
How often do home teams win in Primera División?
Home teams win 41% of Primera División games.
What does xG show in Primera División stats?
Expected goals (xG) estimates the quality of scoring chances. The Primera División xG table compares each team's xG, expected goals against (xGA) and expected points (xPts) from completed games in the selected season.
Who is the top scorer in Primera División?
Álvaro López leads the recorded scoring table in Primera División for 2026 with 14 goals.