Our Racing Club de Montevideo vs Defensor Sporting Prediction: 1-0
Racing Club de Montevideo vs Defensor Sporting in the Uruguay Apertura is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday April 18, 2026. A tight contest is expected, but Racing Club de Montevideo’s home advantage could see them secure a 1-0 win over Defensor Sporting.
This Racing Club de Montevideo vs Defensor Sporting 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.
→ View Today's Exact Score Tips
Recent Form Insights
Racing Club de Montevideo's Last Match – Racing Club de Montevideo vs Juventud De Las Piedras
Determined to maintain their recent success, Racing Club de Montevideo must win following their 2-1 Uruguay Apertura victory against Juventud De Las Piedras on April 4. In that match, Racing Club de Montevideo recorded 38% possession, firing 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Racing Club de Montevideo | 38% | 0 (5) | - | 52 |
Juventud De Las Piedras | 62% | 0 (2) | - | 57 |
Defensor Sporting's Last Match – Defensor Sporting vs Boston River
Defensor Sporting will look to carry forward their winning form after a 2-0 Uruguay Apertura success over Boston River on April 11. In that match, Defensor Sporting recorded 50% possession and 6 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Defensor Sporting | 50% | 0 (6) | - | 90 |
Boston River | 50% | 0 (1) | - | 49 |
Racing Club de Montevideo vs Defensor Sporting Stats
Key Stats
| Racing Club de Montevideo | Defensor Sporting | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.16 | Attacking Strength | 0.52 |
| 0.78 | Defence Strength | 0.62 |
| 2.3 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 1/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 0.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Racing Club de Montevideo are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 0.6 conceded per match, while Defensor Sporting average 0.6 scored and 0.6 conceded per game.



Racing Club de Montevideo
Juventud De Las Piedras
Defensor Sporting
Boston River
Racing Club de Montevideo
Penarol
Deportivo Maldonado
Central Espanol
Albion FC
Defensor Sporting
Nacional De Football
Torque
Cerro Largo
Montevideo Wanderers
Liverpool Montevideo
Danubio
Boston River
Cerro
Club Atletico Progreso
Juventud De Las Piedras