Central Espanol FC
- Central Espanol FC are 6th in the Liga AUF Uruguaya - Apertura 2026 with 18 points from 12 matches.
- Central Espanol FC have been an improved outfit under Pablo de Ambrosio since his appointment as head coach in December 2024.
- De Ambrosio has favoured a compact structure with the ball, an ability to press high and suffocate the opponent and to deploy rapid vertical counter attacks.
- The hosts have won one and drawn one of their last two home matches.
Cerro
- Cerro are 15th in the table with 10 points from 12 games.
- Alejandro Apud took over in March 2026, and despite their lowly position in the standings, Cerro have had mixed recent form since.
- Apud favours a pragmatic approach, a conservative structure when out of possession and selective pressing which can frustrate opponents and help the team seek chances on transitions.
Key Players
- Raul Tarragona is top scorer for the hosts in the Apertura, netting four times in 12 league fixtures so far, providing a consistent goal threat for Central.
- Alejo Macelli is the top scorer for Cerro in the Apertura, netting three times in 12 games, but he’s scored half of Cerro’s goals in their last four fixtures and is undoubtedly their main offensive outlet.
Betting Insights
- Central are the better side on paper, boasting a better overall position in the league and a home advantage.
- Cerro are better than their position suggests and will be difficult to defeat on Sunday, but their away form has been poor throughout this campaign.
- The visitors are a tough nut to crack and will be able to defend against Central’s high-energy attacks, but they are likely to leave themselves open at the back when attempting to play on the counter.
- Over 2.5 goals comes in at 2.44 and Both Teams to Score - Yes is at 2.01 in this market, both are good prices and we’re happy to support the both teams to score selection, as both sides have shown in recent times that they can play on the attack and score goals.
Prediction
We’re going to back Central Español FC to take all three points here at 2.29 and we’re expecting a lively contest .
