Nacional and Peñarol face each other on Sunday 03.01.2026, at 22:30 (UK Time), in a Primera División 2026 match. The game will take place at Nacional's home ground, the Estadio Gran Parque Central.

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Nacional and Peñarol, 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 Nacional vs Peñarol

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

APWin Prediction

DNB: Nacional Win

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

👉 Our prediction is: Both teams to score

Our betting recommendation for this game is for the BTTS (Both Teams to Score) market. The reason: this matchup has all the ingredients to be action-packed. With that, the odds offered by betting platforms are attractive, and this is the typical opportunity that cannot go unnoticed.

So let's hope that Nacional and Peñarol both find the back of the net.

👉 Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match

Nacional and Peñarol are two attacking sides who have what it takes to make this an entertaining and eventful match.

That's why we highly recommend taking the bet of over 2.5 goals. The bet wins if there are 3 or more goals scored in the match, and if there are 2 goals or fewer, the bet loses.

Nacional preview

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

Taking a broader look at Nacional's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 2 victories so far.

Nacional has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 4 goals, of which 0 were scored in the Primera División, resulting in an average of 0 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Maxi Gómez, who has found the back of the net 2 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Christian Gabriel Oliva Giménez has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, Nacional has conceded 0 goals in the Primera División (an average of 0 per game) and 2 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.67 per match in the 2026 campaign.

Peñarol preview

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

Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 2 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses.

Peñarol's attack has been highly effective, scoring 6 goals during this period. Of that total, 0 were netted in the Primera División, with an average of 0 goals per game. The overall season average is 2.

Peñarol's offensive system is led by Douglas Matías Arezo Martínez, the team's top scorer this season. The uruguayan forward has found the back of the net 3 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Sebastián Britos. The goalkeeper has contributed with 0 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 0 goals with an average of 0 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 4 goals in 3 matches, averaging 1.33 per match.

Head to head: Nacional vs Peñarol

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

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Uruguay - Primera División

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Published on 26 February 2026, at 20:33 Last updated on 26 February 2026, at 20:33
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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