Montevideo City Torque
- Montevideo City Torque are unbeaten in 5 matches, winning 4 and drawing 1.
- This run comes after an away 2-2 draw at Gremio in the Copa Sudamericana and a 2-1 victory at Albion FC in the league.
- Marcelo Mendez’s pragmatic, high-energy approach has transformed Montevideo City Torque into one of the most hard-working and adaptable teams in the Uruguayan top-flight since he took over as coach in July 2025.
- His side are a high-pressing team who set the pace in their division, with high-tempo, pressing midfielders who can create chances and score in rapid transitions.
Deportivo Maldonado
- Deportivo Maldonado sit 2nd with 29 points from 15 rounds of the Liga AUF Uruguaya - Apertura 2026.
- Gabriel Di Noia’s possession-based side have become a stylistic revelation in the top-flight in Uruguay since he arrived to take charge at Deportivo Maldonado in September 2025.
- The maestros dominate possession and create opportunities through a fluid system based on central overloads, short passing, and coordinated rotations to create space for their forwards.
Head-to-Head
- Montevideo City Torque are unbeaten in their last two home fixtures.
- Deportivo Maldonado have not won away to the hosts in their three previous encounters in the Liga AUF Uruguaya - Apertura 2026 (Maldonado W2, Torque W1).
Key Players
- Salomon Rodriguez is Torque’s dangerman, netting 6 goals in 12 league appearances so far and 4 in his last 5.
- Maximiliano Noble is Maldonado’s danger man, hitting 6 goals in 15 appearances and providing a constant presence in the box.
- Cristian Tabo has found his form of late, scoring 3 of their last 8 goals and providing some verve to the frontline.
Betting Insights
- The odds for a Torque win are 2.39.
- Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.97.
- Both Teams to Score - Yes is available at 1.73.
Prediction
- We think Montevideo City can edge a high-scoring match on Saturday, as Maldonado have been in decent form themselves and have a forward line that can really hurt any defence with good service.
- We’re backing the home team to win and BTTS - Yes in this game.
