Juventud Piedras
- Juventud Piedras are 16th in Liga AUF Uruguaya - Apertura 2026, having earned just 8 points from their 12 games so far, and Sergio ‘Chapita’ Blanco has had to be pragmatic since taking over the club.
- Fernando Mimbacas is the team’s biggest threat, with five goals in 12 league games so far, four of which have come in their last five matches.
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Recent form:
- Juventud’s form is mixed (Won 1, Drawn 2 and Lost 2 from their last 5) with a 1-0 home win over CA Progreso Montevideo, a 2-1 away loss to Atletico Mineiro in Copa Sudamericana, and a 2-2 away draw with Penarol Montevideo.
- At home, in the Apertura 2026, they have won two and lost four of their six games, scoring 0.83 goals per game on average and conceding 1.00 goals per game on average.
Liverpool FC Montevideo
- Liverpool FC Montevideo have been a little more solid overall this season, sitting 9th in the same league with 16 points from 12 games.
- Their 4-2-3-1 formation is one that doesn’t rely on all-out attacks, but rather, the defense and transitions will be where this team hurts opponents.
- Federico Martinez has 5 goals in his 11 league appearances so far, netting four of their nine most recent goals.
- Their form has been mixed too, with 1 win, 2 draws, and 2 defeats from their last 5, with their most recent three fixtures being a 0-2 home loss to Deportivo Maldonado, a 2-0 away win over Penarol, and a 1-3 home defeat to Nacional.
Head-to-Head
- Juventud Piedras have won the last two head-to-head matchups between the teams, including a 1-0 away victory five months ago in the Clausura 2025.
- Liverpool FC Montevideo have scored 9 goals away from home (3 away wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat).
Key Players
- Fernando Mimbacas is the team’s biggest threat, with five goals in 12 league games so far, four of which have come in their last five matches.
- Federico Martinez has 5 goals in his 11 league appearances so far, netting four of their nine most recent goals.
Prediction
We’re going for over 2.5 goals , with both teams to score , and Liverpool FC Montevideo to get the win , due to their superior away record despite Juventud having won the last two head-to-heads.
