Our Defensor Sporting vs CA River Plate Prediction: 2-1
Defensor Sporting vs CA River Plate in the Uruguay Clausura is scheduled for an 00:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 9, 2025. We predict a 2-1 home victory, but with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS (Both Teams to Score) is another strong betting option.
This Defensor Sporting vs CA River Plate prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Defensor Sporting's Last Match – Libertad de San Carlos vs Defensor Sporting
Defensor Sporting will aim to maintain their momentum following a 3-0 Uruguay Cup triumph against Libertad de San Carlos on August 6. In that match, Defensor Sporting controlled 69% of possession and managed 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Libertad de San Carlos | 31% | 0 (2) | - | 32 |
 Defensor Sporting | 69% | 0 (6) | - | 49 |
CA River Plate's Last Match – CA River Plate vs Cerro
Determined to get back to winning ways, CA River Plate must win after their 0-0 Uruguay Clausura draw against Cerro on August 2. In that match, CA River Plate recorded 52% possession and 3 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 CA River Plate | 52% | 0 (3) | - | 67 |
 Cerro | 48% | 0 (2) | - | 40 |
Defensor Sporting vs CA River Plate Stats
Key Stats
| Defensor Sporting | CA River Plate | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.22 | Attacking Strength | 0.78 |
| 1.08 | Defence Strength | 1.13 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 0.6 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 0.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Defensor Sporting are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while CA River Plate average 0.6 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Defensor Sporting 16-16
CA River Plate 6-14
What are the odds for this match?
Defensor Sporting to win: @1.9
Draw: @3.4
CA River Plate to win: @3.8
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