Boston River (home)
- The Boston River team have been in poor form, suffering four defeats from their last five games, the last two of which have been consecutive losses.
- In typical Ithurralde style, Boston River have adopted a compact, transition-based strategy that sets up a disciplined defensive unit, selective pressing and fast counters.
- The hosts have won three, drawn one and lost four of their eight home games this season, conceding eight goals in eight matches.
- Boston River’s top goalscorer in the Uruguayan league this season, Francisco Bonfiglio, has three goals from fifteen appearances, and Yair Gonzalez has netted two of their six goals from their last six games.
Liverpool FC Montevideo (away)
- Liverpool FC Montevideo sit 9th in the Liga AUF Uruguaya - Apertura 2026 with 20 points from 15 games.
- Three points and four places above their opponents on Monday, Boston River, who are 13th on 17 points from 15 matches.
- Jorge Fossati has brought some tactical clarity to the side since his appointment in April 2026 and a possession-based style of play in which the team is very compact centrally and have a focal point at the top in Abel Hernández to build through.
- Liverpool FC Montevideo have won three, drawn three and lost two of their matches away this league season, scoring an average of 1.25 goals and conceding 1.00 per game.
- Federico Martinez leads the line with 6 goals in 14 appearances this league campaign.
- Liverpool FC Montevideo are the clear favourite to edge out Boston River in this one and the odds reflect that at 2.24.
- The odds of 1.86 on Both Teams to Score - No look generous and suggest that at least one of these two teams will likely be shut out on Monday.
Head-to-Head
Liverpool FC Montevideo have won the last three head-to-head meetings between the two clubs in Liga AUF Uruguaya - Apertura 2026, including a 1-0 win away from home two months ago .
Key Players
- Francisco Bonfiglio - Boston River's top scorer with three goals in the league this season.
- Yair Gonzalez - has scored two of Boston River's six goals from their last six games.
- Abel Hernández - focal point at the top for Liverpool FC Montevideo's possession-based play.
- Federico Martinez - Liverpool's lead striker with 6 goals in 14 appearances.
Betting Insights
- Liverpool FC Montevideo are priced at 2.24 to win.
- Both Teams to Score - No at 1.86 suggests one side could be shut out.
Prediction
Liverpool FC Montevideo are the most likely team to edge out a narrow victory in what should be a cagey, defensive affair .
