Nacional
- Nacional are currently 5th in the Liga AUF Uruguaya - Apertura 2026 (19 points from 12 games).
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Jorge Bava’s Nacional side have won their last 2 matches in all competitions, including:
- 3-1 home win over Deportes Tolima in the Copa Libertadores.
- 3-1 away victory at cross-city rivals Liverpool FC Montevideo.
- Bava’s pressing, high-intensity, and high-octane playing style has taken time to develop since his appointment in March 2026, but the results have finally come together as Nacional have pressed opponents into mistakes and capitalized in the final third.
Danubio
- Danubio are 10th (15 points).
- Danubio is led by Diego Monarriz, whose calm and patient build-up playing style emphasizes possession, discipline, and structure in the midfield to enable their young players to develop.
- The visitors are having a tough time of things recently, with 4 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5.
- Enzo Cabrera has been their leading attacking force, netting 4 times in 9 league appearances, but they are winless in their last 2 away games and will struggle against Nacional’s high pressure.
Key Players
- Maximiliano Gomez (7 goals in 11 appearances) has been Nacional’s biggest threat, scoring 4 of their last 11 goals.
- Enzo Cabrera (4 in 9 league appearances) is Danubio’s leading attacking force.
Betting Insights
- Club Nacional de Montevideo are the big favorites at 1.75.
- Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.97.
- Both teams to score - No is priced at 1.83 and looks a great bet.
Head-to-Head
- Club Nacional de Montevideo have won 1 and drawn 1 of their last 2 meetings with Danubio.
- Danubio are without a win in their last 3 visits to Nacional.
Prediction
This is a home game and the hosts should win with their intensity and bragging rights at stake.
