Cerro Largo FC
- Cerro Largo FC are unbeaten in their last two home matches (W1, D1, L0).
- Cerro Largo are 11th in the Liga AUF Uruguaya - Apertura 2026 table, having picked up 14 points from their 12 matches so far and have a long way to go to keep up with league leaders Racing.
- They have won two, drawn one and lost two of their five home fixtures in the Apertura, but both of their dropped points in their two most recent fixtures came in a 2-2 away draw with Albion and a 1-1 home draw with Cerro.
- Danielo Núñez’ side set up with a deep back five, looking to stifle their opponents and strike on the break.
- Axel Pandiani is their most notable attacking outlet, with 4 goals in 9 league fixtures this season.
Racing Club de Montevideo
- Racing Club de Montevideo are unbeaten in their last 5 matches (W3, D2).
- Racing Club de Montevideo have been much more accomplished so far this season and sit top of the Liga AUF Uruguaya - Apertura 2026 with 27 points from their 12 fixtures.
- Cristian Chambian has assembled a team that plays controlled, possession-based soccer.
- They build up patiently from the back and can dominate the midfield to control the game before opening it up to strike.
- Tomas Habib leads the line for Racing, also netting 4 goals in 12 fixtures in the league this term.
- Cerro Largo will need to be at their best here to overcome a solid Racing side, who are undefeated on their travels in the Apertura.
Head-to-Head
The last meeting at Cerro Largo's ground ended in a 2-2 thriller during the Liga AUF Uruguaya - Clausura 2025.
Key Players
- Axel Pandiani
- Axel Pandiani is their most notable attacking outlet, with 4 goals in 9 league fixtures this season.
- Tomas Habib
- Tomas Habib leads the line for Racing, also netting 4 goals in 12 fixtures in the league this term.
Betting Insights
- Odds of 2.07 for Racing to earn a victory in this one look excellent value, considering the away record they have built in the Apertura.
- Odds of 2.41 for Over 2.5 goals also appeal, given Cerro Largo’s compact style of play and Racing’s controlled nature.
- Both teams to Score - Yes, at 2.05, looks like a good play given the fixture history of these two sides.
Prediction
Racing should have the quality to win.
