Deportivo Maldonado

vs

Boston River

Preview

Deportivo Maldonado

• Deportivo Maldonado are in the top two in the 2026 Liga AUF Uruguaya - Apertura with 26 points after 14 games (W8, D2, L4).
• They have the best home record in the competition with 15 points from 6 matches (W5, D0, L1).
• Gabriel Di Noia took over the Maldonado helm in September 2025 and has overseen a steady ascent up the ranks.
• Di Noia’s meticulous attention to detail and possession-based approach has reshaped the team.
• They score 1.83 goals and concede 0.83 per match at home.
• They’ve won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 5 fixtures.
• Cristian Tabo has 3 goals in his last 5 games and Maximiliano Noble has 6 goals in 14 appearances.

Boston River

• Boston River are in 12th place in the 2026 Liga AUF Uruguaya - Apertura with 17 points after 14 matches (W5, D2, L7).
• Ignacio Ithurralde was appointed head coach in March 2026 and results have been mixed.
• They responded to setbacks with a 2-1 home win over Central Espanol FC.
• Ithurralde wants to tighten up at the back and play a more compact, pragmatic style.
• Facundo Munoa has 2 goals in his last 5 appearances.
• Francisco Bonfiglio has 3 goals in 14 league appearances and has been their top scorer.

Head-to-Head

• Boston River have won 2 of the last 3 H2H meetings.
• The last 3 meetings have averaged 2 goals per game.

Deportivo Maldonado

• Cristian Tabo - 3 goals in his last 5 games.
• Maximiliano Noble - 6 goals in 14 appearances.

Boston River

• Facundo Munoa - 2 goals in his last 5 appearances.
• Francisco Bonfiglio - 3 goals in 14 league appearances.

Betting Insights

• Home win for Deportivo Maldonado was available at 1.83.
• Over 2.5 goals is priced at 2.04.
• Both Teams to Score - Yes is priced at 1.86.

Prediction

• Deportivo Maldonado look on fire under Di Noia and should have the edge.
• The tactical contrast between a possession-based side and a more counter-attacking unit should produce end-to-end action and chances.
• Primary plays: Over 2.5 goals and Both Teams to Score - Yes.