Peñarol vs Central Español | Prediction | Primera División | 16/08

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16 Aug 2026 17:30

Peñarol and Central Español face each other in an official match of the 2026 Primera División season. The game takes place at Estadio Campeón del Siglo on Sunday, 16/08/2026, at 22:30 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Club Atlético Peñarol vs Central Español Fútbol Club, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Peñarol vs Central Español

The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analysed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:

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Market: No BTTS 2nd Half · @ 1.18

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Last updated: 12-08-2026

APWin experts have analysed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.

Our prediction is: Draw

This matchup between Peñarol and Central Español has all the makings of a hard-fought stalemate, so our top tip for the match is to bet on the draw on the 1X2 market.

Neither side is particularly appealing to bet on to win given their uneven form of late. And we also see great value in the 3.6 odds for a draw, which is hard to pass up.

Our prediction is: Both teams to score

The Both Teams to Score market predicts that both teams will score in the game, and this is an excellent opportunity in this match between Peñarol and Central Español. Based on the odds that betting sites project, we believe this is the best betting recommendation.

Therefore, this is a value bet that has everything to win.

Coalmen preview

Peñarol comes into the match having played 23 games in the Primera División so far. They have recorded 14 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses, with an average of 2 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 14 wins, 7 draws, and 8 losses.

Peñarol's attack has scored 44 goals during this period. Out of this total, 40 goals were scored in the Primera División, averaging 1.74 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.52.

The offence system of Peñarol is led by Douglas Matías Arezo Martínez as the top scorer of the season. The uruguayan forward has scored 9 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Leonardo Cecilio Fernández López, who has contributed with 3 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 20 goals with an average of 0.87 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 28 goals conceded in 29 matches, resulting in an average of 0.97.

Peñarol's Latest Results

The Palermitan preview

On the other hand, Central Español comes into the match having played 23 games in the Primera División so far. They have recorded 10 wins, 6 draws, and 7 losses, with an average of 1.57 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 10 wins, 6 draws, and 7 losses.

Central Español's attack has scored 28 goals during this period. Out of this total, 28 goals were scored in the Primera División, averaging 1.22 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.22.

The offence system of Central Español is led by Raúl Andrés Tarragona Lemos as the top scorer of the season. The uruguayan forward has scored 6 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Juan Ignacio Dupont Vaz, who has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 26 goals with an average of 1.13 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 26 goals conceded in 23 matches, resulting in an average of 1.13.

Central Español's Latest Results