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.
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Recent Form Insights
Racing Club de Montevideo's Last Match – Montevideo Wanderers vs Racing Club de Montevideo
Determined to maintain their recent success, Racing Club de Montevideo must win following their 2-1 Uruguay Apertura victory against Montevideo Wanderers on April 12. In that match, Racing Club de Montevideo recorded 50% possession, firing 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Montevideo Wanderers | 50% | 0 (1) | - | 28 |
 Racing Club de Montevideo | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 86 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.18 | Attacking Strength | 0.52 |
| 0.78 | Defence Strength | 0.63 |
| 2.5 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 8/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 1/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 0.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Racing Club de Montevideo are averaging 1.7 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 17-6
Defensor Sporting 6-6
What are the odds for this match?
Racing Club de Montevideo to win: @2.15
Draw: @2.875
Defensor Sporting to win: @3.25