Defensor Sporting and Cerro Largo face each other on Saturday 02.21.2026, at 00:30 (UK Time), in a Primera División 2026 match. The game will take place at Defensor Sporting's home ground, the Estadio Luis Franzini.

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Defensor Sporting Club and Arachán, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.

APWin predictions for Defensor Sporting Club vs Arachán

With odds already defined by leading bookmakers, our specialists have thoroughly reviewed the key match data. Check out our expert prediction below:

APWin Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals

The APWin team has examined the key betting markets and identified the most valuable opportunities.

👉 Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

From what they have shown thus far this season, Defensor Sporting and Cerro Largo both tend to play quite defensive styles and like to keep things tight in midfield.

As a result, we predict the total going under 2.5 goals to be the most attractive betting option for this upcoming match.

👉 Our prediction is: Cerro Largo win or draw

Even though Cerro Largo will be the away side in this matchup, we do not expect them to go down in defeat. We recommend betting on Cerro Largo to win or draw in the Double Chance market, where a win or a draw will win the bet.

Cerro Largo does have its share of flaws, but Defensor Sporting has also looked quite vulnerable of late, and not even being at home might be enough for them to avoid dropping points to Cerro Largo.

Defensor Sporting preview

Defensor Sporting heads into the match with the following record in the Primera División: in 2 matches, Defensor Sporting Club secured 1 victories, 1 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 2 points per game.

Taking a broader look at Violet's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 1 victories so far.

Defensor Sporting has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 3 goals, of which 3 were scored in the Primera División, resulting in an average of 1.5 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Facundo Ismael Castro Souto, who has found the back of the net 1 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Facundo Ismael Castro Souto has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, Defensor Sporting has conceded 2 goals in the Primera División (an average of 1 per game) and 2 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1 per match in the 2026 campaign.

Cerro Largo preview

Cerro Largo comes into the game with 2 matches played so far in the Primera División. They have secured 1 victories, 0 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 1.5 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 1 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses.

Arachán's attack has been highly effective, scoring 2 goals during this period. Of that total, 2 were netted in the Primera División, with an average of 1 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.

Arachán's offensive system is led by Tiziano Correa Reyes, the team's top scorer this season. The uruguayan midfielder has found the back of the net 1 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Bruno Joaquín Hernández Álvarez. The midfielder has contributed with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 2 goals with an average of 1 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 2 goals in 2 matches, averaging 1 per match.

Head to head: Defensor Sporting vs Cerro Largo

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Home Team

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Defensor Sporting

Uruguay - Primera División

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W D

2

Home

0

Away W D

2

Away Team

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Cerro Largo

Uruguay - Primera División

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W

1.5

Home L

0

Away W

3

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Published on 20 February 2026, at 04:12 Last updated on 20 February 2026, at 04:12
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