Our Defensa y Justicia vs Cerro Largo Prediction: 2-1
Defensa y Justicia vs Cerro Largo in the Copa Sudamericana is scheduled for an 01:30 GMT kick-off on Thursday May 29, 2025. A 2-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks promising given both teams’ recent scoring records.
This Defensa y Justicia vs Cerro Largo 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
Defensa y Justicia's Last Match – Defensa y Justicia vs Newell's
Defensa y Justicia will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-2 Argentina Cup defeat at the hands of Newell's on May 23. In that match, Defensa y Justicia had 50% possession and 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Defensa y Justicia | 50% | 0 (7) | 1.34 | 89 |
 Newell's | 50% | 0 (5) | 1.29 | 61 |
Cerro Largo's Last Match – Defensor Sporting vs Cerro Largo
Cerro Largo will be looking to bounce back after a 2-3 Uruguay Torneo Intermedio defeat against Defensor Sporting on May 25. In that match, Cerro Largo controlled 50% of possession and managed 10 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Defensor Sporting | 50% | 0 (6) | - | 58 |
 Cerro Largo | 50% | 0 (10) | - | 94 |
Defensa y Justicia vs Cerro Largo Stats
Key Stats
| Defensa y Justicia | Cerro Largo | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.93 | Attacking Strength | 0.78 |
| 0.68 | Defence Strength | 1.57 |
| 0.5 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 0/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Defensa y Justicia are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Cerro Largo average 0.9 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Defensa y Justicia 8-17
Cerro Largo 9-14
What are the odds for this match?
Defensa y Justicia to win: @1.4
Draw: @4.333
Cerro Largo to win: @9
Over 2.5 Goals: @2.025
Lineups
Defensa y Justicia (4-3-3) : Enrique Bologna, Tobias Rubio, Lucas Ferreira, Rafael Delgado, Alexis Soto, Valentin Larralde, Kevin Gutierrez, Lucas Gonzalez, Uriel LaRoza, Abiel Osorio, Gaston Togni
Cerro Largo (4-2-3-1) : Gino Santilli, Alan Garcia, Alan Di Pippa, Martin Gianoli, Facundo Bonifazi, Miguel Nicolas Bertocchi, Sebastian Assis, Matias Mir, Leandro Otormin, Bruno Hernandez, Mauricio Affonso