Plaza Colonia
- Plaza Colonia is without a win in their last 2 home games (D1, L1).
- Plaza Colonia average 1.00 goal per-game at home.
- Sebastian Diaz Villan has instilled a compact, pragmatic setup in Plaza Colonia since taking charge in August 2023.
- ‘Tete’ is a former defender who likes his team to sit deep, absorb pressure and look to catch opponents on the counter-attack, usually via a long pass to their main target man, Alvaro Lopez.
- The experienced forward has netted 4 goals in 9 appearances in the Clausura and has scored half of Plaza Colonia's last 4 goals.
CA Progreso Montevideo
- CA Progreso Montevideo are undefeated in their last 5 (W3, D2) and winless in their last 5 away games (D2, L3).
- Leonel Rocco has been praised for his proactive and high-tempo style of play since he took over as coach in August 2025.
- Progreso have lost 3 and drawn 2 of their 5 away fixtures in the Clausura, which may be a key factor in the Plaza Colonia vs CA Progreso Montevideo betting tips for this match.
- Progreso average 0.60 goals per away game.
Head-to-Head
A 1-1 draw in the Apertura 2025 meeting would suggest that our Plaza Colonia vs CA Progreso Montevideo prediction is for another close match.
Key Players
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Alvaro Lopez
- The experienced forward has netted 4 goals in 9 appearances in the Clausura and has scored half of Plaza Colonia's last 4 goals.
- usually via a long pass to their main target man, Alvaro Lopez.
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Ignacio Lemmo
- Ignacio Lemmo is the best player on the field for Progreso and his clinical finishing has been key to their 5 game unbeaten run.
- He has 5 goals in 9 league appearances and 4 in his last 5 fixtures.
Betting Insights
- Bookmakers have Plaza Colonia at 2.27 to win, with Progreso at 3.05 and the draw at 3.15.
- However, the 1.56 Under 2.5 goals looks short considering Progreso average 0.60 goals per away game and Plaza Colonia have only 5 goals in 5 home matches, and the contrast in styles should lead to a chess match, with space management and quick transitions playing crucial roles. This is why our Plaza Colonia vs CA Progreso Montevideo betting tips lean towards a low-scoring outcome.
Prediction
CA Progreso Montevideo will be the more positive of the two sides in this fixture and they should have enough about them to edge a cagey matchup. The Plaza Colonia vs CA Progreso Montevideo betting tips ultimately highlight the importance of both defensive solidity and quick attacking transitions.
