Juventud Piedras
- Juventud Piedras have lost their last 5 league games, including their last two at home, leaving them bottom of the pile in 16th spot with just 4 points from 10 games.
- Juventud Piedras have changed much of their identity in recent weeks as the pragmatic, reactive approach of Sebastián Méndez has been replaced with an unsettled philosophy under the tenure of Sergio “Chapita” Blanco.
- The hosts’ last 3 games saw them lose to Cerro (1-0), Boston River (1-2) and Racing (2-1), a sequence that highlights the side’s inability to score goals as well as their troubles at the back.
- Fernando Mimbacas has been Juventud’s main outlet in attack this campaign, the forward scoring 3 goals in 10 league games so far, including 2 of his team’s last 3 in their 5 most recent matches.
CA Progreso Montevideo
- CA Progreso Montevideo, who stand just one place and 3 points above them in 15th, have fared better, winning 1, drawing 2 and losing 2 of their last 5 matches.
- Progreso arrive in better shape, with Rocco’s disciplined approach to the game seeing his men keep things tight and structured at the back, with a strong midfield core and a game plan that makes them hard to unlock.
- Matteo Copelotti has been Progreso’s most efficient player in the attacking third this season, the forward having scored 2 goals in 8 games in the league, including 2 of his side’s last 5.
- Progreso have won 1, drawn 2 and lost 1 of their 4 away games in Liga AUF Uruguaya - Apertura 2026, averaging 1.00 goals per game for and 1.25 against.
Head-to-Head
- Progreso have failed to win any of their last 3 away games against Juventud Piedras.
- Juventud have won 2 of the last 3 and Progreso none.
Key Players
- Fernando Mimbacas has been Juventud’s main outlet in attack this campaign, the forward scoring 3 goals in 10 league games so far, including 2 of his team’s last 3 in their 5 most recent matches.
- Matteo Copelotti has been Progreso’s most efficient player in the attacking third this season, the forward having scored 2 goals in 8 games in the league, including 2 of his side’s last 5.
Betting Insights
Both teams to score at odds of 1.93 - ★★☆
Prediction
Backing a draw at 3.15 looks a solid choice for this game, as neither side are in any kind of good form for wins but both are capable of scoring goals, as the head-to-head record illustrates (Juventud have won 2 of the last 3 and Progreso none) as does the recent performances of both teams.
