Cerro
- Cerro have had a terrible start to the 2026 season, currently sitting 15th in the Liga AUF Uruguaya - Apertura 2026 after picking up just two points from their opening 5 games.
- Coach Nelson Abeijon took over in January 2026, and his direct, transition-based style has yet to catch fire for his team.
- Their most recent results in the league have been a 1-1 home tie against Boston River and a 1-0 defeat away to Racing.
- Alejandro Severo has 1 goal in 3 league games this season, leading the line as Cerro’s main attacking outlet.
Progreso
- Progreso have had just as poor a start to the year as their opponents, also sitting on 2 points from 5 games and bottom of the table.
- The visitors have failed to win either of their two away games this season (D1, L1), conceding an average of 2.00 goals per away game.
- Mauro Martin has been Progreso’s star so far in 2026, netting 1 goal in 4 games, but they will need more from their players to get a win in this matchup.
- Progreso line up in a 4-1-4-1, focusing on a strong central defensive spine and looking to build up play in a conservative manner.
- However, they often retreat into a 4-5-1 block when out of possession, which will make it hard for Cerro to break through.
Head-to-Head
- Cerro have not won in their last two home fixtures against Progreso.
- Progreso will be looking to repeat their 2-0 win in their 2025 Clausura meeting, which finished 2-0 to Progreso at home.
Key Players
- Alejandro Severo has 1 goal in 3 league games this season, leading the line as Cerro’s main attacking outlet.
- Mauro Martin has been Progreso’s star so far in 2026, netting 1 goal in 4 games, but they will need more from their players to get a win in this matchup.
Betting Insights
The Draw is our main selection at 3.01 , with Both Teams to Score - Yes taken at 2.03 as the main option in the alternative market.
Prediction
- Cerro have a 4-3-1-2 at their disposal, focusing on central overloads and making the most of counter-attacking intent.
- It is difficult to call a winner for this clash, as both have been poor so far in 2026.
- But with Progreso picking up 2 consecutive 2-2 ties in the Apertura - a result against Danubio and a home draw with Albion - we think both will find the net again on Saturday.
