Main prediction: Defensor Sporting to win the clash

Alternative tip: draw or Defensor Sporting

Other market: over 10.5 corners

The Primera División 2026 brings a clash the fans know well. Defensor Sporting and Wanderers meet again this 09/08, at 19:00, at Estadio Luis Franzini. A match-up that always holds surprises.

In their last 5 across all competitions, Defensor Sporting have won 1 time(s). Wanderers have won 3. Defensor Sporting are the favourites with a 42% chance according to the bookmakers.

Check out where to watch, who is expected to start and the prediction for Defensor Sporting vs Wanderers.

Prediction for Defensor Sporting vs Wanderers

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Overview Defensor Sporting vs Wanderers

Defensor Sporting are favourites, with odds of 2.381 and a 42% chance of winning. The direct head-to-head also leans towards Defensor Sporting Club, with 9 win(s) against 5 for Wanderers. The odds for a Montevideo Wanderers Fútbol Club win are 3.704 and a draw is 3.2.

In the Uruguayan Premier Division, Defensor Sporting have 6 win(s), 9 draw(s) and 7 defeat(s), with 19 goal(s) scored and 20 conceded. The top scorer is Brian Guillermo Montenegro Benítez, with 6 goal(s). On the other side, Wanderers have 10 win(s), 5 draw(s) and 8 defeat(s), with 29 goal(s) scored and 30 conceded. Luciano Cosentino is the top scorer with 6 goal(s).

Defensor Sporting are unbeaten against Wanderers in 12 matches.

Defensor Sporting have conceded goals in their last 4 matches in the competition.

In the last 3 matches involving Defensor Sporting, the first half had 2 or more goals.

Head-to-head between Defensor Sporting and Wanderers

In 27 clashes, Defensor Sporting have the advantage over Wanderers: 9 win(s) against 5 and 13 draw(s). The most recent was on 07/02/2026, in the Primera División. draw won on that occasion.

The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Defensor Sporting vs Wanderers, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.

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Defensor Sporting: current form

Defensor Sporting have played 22 match(es) in the Primera División.

See the team's performance in the Uruguay Premier League 2026:

6 win(s), 9 draw(s), 7 defeat(s)

Performance: 1.23 point(s) per match

19 goals scored (0.86 per match)

Top scorer: Brian Guillermo Montenegro Benítez (6 goal(s))

Wanderers: current form

For the visitors, Wanderers have played 23 match(es) in the Uruguay Premier League.

See their performance:

10 win(s), 5 draw(s), 8 defeat(s)

Performance: 1.52 point(s) per match

29 goals scored (1.26 per match)

Top scorer: Luciano Cosentino (6 goal(s))

Defensor Sporting vs Wanderers key players

In the Primera División, Brian Guillermo Montenegro Benítez carries Defensor Sporting Club's attack with 6 goal(s).

The playmaker is Lucas Agazzi Galeano, leading in assists with 3. In the whole season, Brian Guillermo Montenegro Benítez has 6 goal(s).

On the other side, Luciano Cosentino is the name that frightens the most for The Bohemian with 6 goal(s) in the Primera División.

In terms of playmaking, Lucas Nahuel Furtado Cabrera leads in assists with 2. In the whole season, Luciano Cosentino has accumulated 6 goal(s).

Defensor Sporting vs Wanderers statistics in the Primera División

Defensor Sporting have an average of 9.54 corners and 2.59 cards per match. Meanwhile, Wanderers have 9.22 corners and 3.09 cards. See the numbers for Defensor Sporting vs Wanderers in the table below.

Home Team

Defensor Sporting Team Logo

Defensor Sporting

Uruguay - Primera División

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W L D D D

1.2

Home W L D L L

0.8

Away D D L D D

0.8

Away Team

Wanderers Team Logo

Wanderers

Uruguay - Primera División

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W W W D

2

Home W D D W W

2.2

Away L W W W D

2

More tips for Defensor Sporting vs Wanderers

In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for Defensor Sporting vs Wanderers in the Primera División:

👉 Our prediction is: Draw

There is a significant gap in class and quality between Defensor Sporting and Wanderers, which is all too clear in their recent statistics and performances. But despite this disparity, our betting tip is to take the draw on the 1X2 market.

Wanderers has shown signs of promise in their past performances, enough to convince us that they can indeed take a point from their much stronger opponents in their upcoming matchup.

Correct score prediction for Defensor Sporting vs Wanderers

The favoritism in the odds points to Defensor Sporting. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: Defensor Sporting 1-0 Wanderers. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.

Where to watch Defensor Sporting vs Wanderers

Check out where to watch the live match between Wanderers and Defensor Sporting:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Defensor Sporting and Wanderers

The line-ups for Defensor Sporting vs Wanderers in the Uruguay Premier League are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.

Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.

Defensor Sporting Club line-up

  • 3

    Guillermo Viana

  • 5

    Germán Núñez

  • 7

    Nicolás Medina

  • 8

    Nicolás Tomás

  • 9

    José Figueredo

    Forward

  • 11

    Lucas Agazzi Galeano

  • 12

    Kevin Blanco

  • 15

    Axel Marotta

  • 24

    Lucas Díaz

  • 26

    Brian Benítez

  • 55

    Martín Rey

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Montevideo Wanderers Fútbol Club line-up

  • 2

    Nicolás Cabral

    Defender

  • 5

    Nicolás Queiróz

    Midfielder

  • 6

    Leandro Rodríguez

    Defender

  • 10

    Luciano Cosentino

    Forward

  • 13

    Fabricio Duarte

    Defender

  • 16

    José Alberti Loyarte

    Midfielder

  • 21

    Santiago Hegui

    Defender

  • 24

    Joaquín Zeballos Machado

    Forward

  • 30

    Facundo Labandeira Castro

    Forward

  • 31

    Lucas Cabrera

    Defender

  • 33

    Agustín Buffa Pedrouzo

    Goalkeeper

The Wanderers starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Defensor Sporting vs Wanderers

Match: Defensor Sporting vs Wanderers

Tournament: Uruguay Premier League 2026

Date: 09/08/2026

Time: 19:00 (Brasília time)

Venue: Estadio Luis Franzini

Broadcast: none scheduled

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Published on 6 August 2026, at 21:33 Last updated on 6 August 2026, at 21:33
Author: Amauri Barbosa

Sports betting analyst with over 15 years of experience. At APWin, he writes football predictions, reviews bookmakers and explains the reasoning behind every bet.