Racing de Montevideo and Defensor Sporting face each other on Saturday 05.30.2026, at 14:00 (UK Time), in a Primera División 2026 match. The game will take place at Racing de Montevideo's home ground, the Estadio Parque Osvaldo Roberto (Parque Roberto).
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Racing Club de Montevideo and Defensor Sporting Club, 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 Racing de Montevideo vs Defensor Sporting
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Under 2.5 Goals
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Racing de Montevideo preview
Racing de Montevideo heads into the match with the following record in the Primera División: in 17 matches, Racing Club de Montevideo secured 10 victories, 5 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 2.06 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Little School's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 10 victories so far.
Racing de Montevideo has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 24 goals, of which 24 were scored in the Primera División, resulting in an average of 1.41 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Tomás Habib, who has found the back of the net 4 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Álex Bacilio Vázquez Álvez has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, Racing de Montevideo has conceded 14 goals in the Primera División (an average of 0.82 per game) and 15 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.83 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Defensor Sporting preview
Defensor Sporting comes into the game with 17 matches played so far in the Primera División. They have secured 5 victories, 6 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 1.24 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 5 wins, 6 draws, and 7 losses.
Defensor Sporting Club's attack has been highly effective, scoring 14 goals during this period. Of that total, 14 were netted in the Primera División, with an average of 0.82 goals per game. The overall season average is 0.78.
The One-Eyed's offensive system is led by Brian Guillermo Montenegro Benítez, the team's top scorer this season. The paraguayan forward has found the back of the net 6 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Lucas Agazzi Galeano. The forward has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 15 goals with an average of 0.88 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 16 goals in 18 matches, averaging 0.89 per match.
Head to head: Racing de Montevideo vs Defensor Sporting
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Racing de Montevideo
Uruguay - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W L D W |
1.6 |
| Home | W D D W D |
1.8 |
| Away | D L W W W |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 59% | 56% | 63% |
| Goals | 2.24 | 2.44 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.41 | 1.56 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 0.82 | 0.89 | 0.75 |
| Both Teams to Score | 53% | 56% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 41% | 44% | 38% |
| Failed To Score | 12% | 0% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 76% | 89% | 63% |
|
xG
|
1.56 | 1.57 | 1.56 |
|
xGA
|
1.12 | 1.04 | 1.21 |
Defensor Sporting
Uruguay - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L L D W |
0.8 |
| Home | L L W W D |
1.4 |
| Away | L D D L D |
0.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 50% | 11% |
| Goals | 1.71 | 1.75 | 1.67 |
| Scored | 0.82 | 1 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 0.88 | 0.75 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 47% | 38% | 56% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 50% | 11% |
| Failed To Score | 35% | 25% | 44% |
| 1st to Score | 76% | 50% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.45 | 1.72 | 1.21 |
|
xGA
|
1.5 | 1.43 | 1.56 |
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