Cerro Largo (home)
- Cerro Largo have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their 5 home games in the Clausura, scoring 5 goals. In this context, our Cerro Largo FC vs Racing Club de Montevideo betting tips suggest a cautious approach when evaluating goal markets.
- Cerro Largo winless in their last 5 (D2, L3).
- Cerro Largo will be setting up to frustrate Racing, just as they have done against most opponents in the Clausura.
- Danielo Núñez has his side locked in a very pragmatic, defence-first way.
- Franco Rossi has been their main man to date, leading the club with 5 Clausura goals in 12 matches, but his 2 goals in the last 5 show that the team have had to work hard to score recently.
Racing (away)
- Racing have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their 5 away games in the Clausura, averaging 1.40 goals per game scored and 2.40 conceded, and this Cerro Largo FC vs Racing Club de Montevideo betting tips angle focuses on their defensive vulnerabilities on the road.
- Racing’s form has been mixed with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last 5.
- Racing are a different beast and coach Cristian Chambian has clearly instilled a more proactive approach to the club since taking charge.
- They play with either a 3-4-3 or 3-5-2, but always utilise wing-backs to provide width in the wide areas.
- Ivan Manzur is the top scorer in the Clausura for Racing, scoring just 2 goals in the Clausura, both coming in his last 5 matches.
Head-to-Head
The Cerro Largo FC vs Racing Club de Montevideo prediction is influenced by Cerro Largo having failed to win either of their last 2 matches against Racing Club de Montevideo.
Key Players
- Franco Rossi
- Leading the club with 5 Clausura goals in 12 matches.
- Scored 2 goals in the last 5 matches.
- Ivan Manzur
- Top scorer for Racing in the Clausura with 2 goals.
- Both goals came in his last 5 matches.
Betting Insights
- Racing’s outright odds: 2.7; Cerro Largo: 2.55; Draw: 3.0.
- Under 2.5 goals is available at 1.55 and looks like decent value given recent scoring trends.
Prediction
- This should be a tight and tense encounter and the visitors look only just enough of a favourite.
- Prefer the Racing win (double chance) given their slight edge and recent form.
- Expect a low-scoring game - backing Under 2.5 as a secondary play.
