Deportivo Riestra
- Montevideo City Torque are top of Copa Sudamericana Group F 2026 after 2 games, with 6 points, while 3rd-placed Deportivo Riestra have only 1.
- Riestra boss Gustavo Benitez’s approach is very different to Méndez’s in that his team plays a more direct and high-tempo game.
- Riestra’s home form is mixed, with 1 win, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 3 and they have yet to concede at home in the Copa Sudamericana.
- They haven’t been getting many results recently though, winning only 1 of their last 5 in all competitions.
Montevideo City Torque
- Torque have won 3 of their last 5 and scored 6 goals in their last 2 games.
- Montevideo City Torque come on Wednesday to take on Deportivo Riestra in a game that could have a bearing on how Copa Sudamericana Group F will look in 2026.
- Torque have started well with 6 points from 2 games and will arrive in confident mood having won 3 of their last 5.
- The Uruguayan side have a pragmatic style under Marcelo Méndez that involves his players staying compact and pressing in the right spots while always trying to control possession.
- Franco Pizzichillo has been on fire for the Uruguayan side, bagging 2 goals in Torque’s last 5 games while Eduardo Aguero has also been a threat, scoring 1 goal in the Copa Sudamericana so far.
- But the creativity of Esteban Obregon is key, providing 1 assist in 2 group games, and his ability to find teammates with good passes could be key to Torque getting the better of their opponents.
- In midfield, the two teams could be very evenly matched, but the visitors have the experience of continental play and the ability to close games out.
- Their away record is excellent, unbeaten in their last 2 away matches and showing defensive solidity.
- They have been clinical on the road in this competition, having won their only away game and kept a shutout while scoring twice.
Key Players
- Franco Pizzichillo and Eduardo Aguero: Franco Pizzichillo has been on fire for the Uruguayan side, bagging 2 goals in Torque’s last 5 games while Eduardo Aguero has also been a threat, scoring 1 goal in the Copa Sudamericana so far.
- Esteban Obregon: But the creativity of Esteban Obregon is key, providing 1 assist in 2 group games, and his ability to find teammates with good passes could be key to Torque getting the better of their opponents.
Betting Insights
- Riestra’s home form is mixed, with 1 win, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 3 and they have yet to concede at home in the Copa Sudamericana.
- Torque have kept a clean sheet in their only away group match, while Deportivo Riestra have only 1 win in their last 5 matches.
Prediction
So we are backing the Montevideans to edge this one at 3.34 , while the Both Teams to Score - No at 1.57 and Under 2.5 goals at 1.39 also look good bets given Torque’s defensive strengths and the inconsistent nature of Riestra’s attacking play.
