Cerro
- Cerro’s last five matches have yielded two defeats, two draws and one win.
- Cerro are languishing in 15th place after taking 10 points from their opening 13 matches.
- Cerro have conceded only five goals in seven home games in the Liga AUF Uruguaya - Apertura 2026, winning two, drawing three and losing two.
Maldonado
- Maldonado have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five league games.
- Maldonado sit second in the Liga AUF Uruguaya - Apertura 2026 on 23 points from 13 games.
- Maldonado have been pretty solid on the road in recent weeks, losing one of their last three away league matches.
Head-to-Head
- Cerro have won one and drawn one of their previous four games against Maldonado.
- Maldonado triumphed in the last meeting 3-0 at home.
Cerro
Alejo Macelli is the main attacking threat for Cerro with three goals in 13 league games, two of which have come in their last three matches.
Maldonado
- Maximiliano Noble leads the line for Maldonado with six league goals in 13 appearances.
- Cristian Tabo has been in fine form recently, netting three of their nine goals in their last five games.
Betting Insights
- Back Both Teams to Score - Yes at 2.05.
- Consider Over 2.5 goals at 2.44.
- An away win is available at 2.12.
Prediction
- Tactical contrasts should see Maldonado edge out hosts.
- Gabriel Di Noia has done an outstanding job with Maldonado, who have a unique style of play built around keeping the ball in the central areas and creating positional overloads in the middle of the field.
- When the ball goes wide or back, Maldonado know when to press and how to rotate to retain control and break down the defensive block.
- Maldonado’s creative midfielders will test the discipline of Cerro’s backline.
- The second-placed side have the superior league position, attacking firepower and tactical cohesion to grind out a win in what should be a lively game.
