Nacional (home)
- Nacional are the clear favorites to take all three points and keep their title hopes alive.
- Pablo Peirano has improved the team since April 2025 with a proactive, possession-based approach.
- Second in the Clausura with 24 points from 12 games.
- Undefeated in their last five Clausura fixtures (W3, D2).
Montevideo Wanderers (away)
- Wanderers sit 15th in the Clausura with 5 points from 12 matches.
- New manager Daniel Carreno has prioritised defensive organisation and discipline.
- They are likely to set up conservatively (4-2-3-1 or 4-4-1-1) and rely on set pieces and transitions.
- Wanderers have failed to win any of their four home Clausura fixtures, losing three and conceding four goals.
Head-to-Head
Nacional have won the last three meetings between these sides, including a 3-1 victory in the 2025 Apertura . Regarding the historical record, our Montevideo Wanderers vs Club Nacional de Montevideo prediction suggests Nacional’s dominance could continue.
Key Players
- Maximiliano Gomez
- 9 goals in 12 Clausura matches.
- 3 goals in his last five and remains the main attacking threat.
- Nacional’s midfield and wide players who create chances for Gomez.
Betting Insights
- Match-win odds: Nacional 1.5, Wanderers 6.0.
- The Under 2.5 goals market at 1.73 looks appealing given Wanderers’ defensive setup and Nacional’s possession focus.
Prediction
- Back Nacional to win and control the game. This Montevideo Wanderers vs Club Nacional de Montevideo betting tips section expects a comfortable victory for the home side based on current form.
- Expect a low-scoring match - Under 2.5 goals, likely 1-0 or 2-0 to Nacional.