Our Racing Club de Montevideo vs Defensor Sporting Prediction: 1-0
Racing Club de Montevideo vs Defensor Sporting in the Uruguay Clausura is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday August 17, 2025. We anticipate a close game, with Racing Club de Montevideo securing a 1-0 win thanks to a crucial moment of quality against 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 – Cerro vs Racing Club de Montevideo
Racing Club de Montevideo will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-1 Uruguay Clausura victory over Cerro on August 10. In that match, Racing Club de Montevideo recorded 47% possession and 5 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cerro | 53% | 0 (1) | - | 61 |
 Racing Club de Montevideo | 47% | 0 (5) | - | 68 |
Defensor Sporting's Last Match – Defensor Sporting vs CA River Plate
Defensor Sporting will seek to keep their streak alive after a 1-0 Uruguay Clausura victory over CA River Plate on August 11. In that match, Defensor Sporting had 50% possession and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Defensor Sporting | 50% | 0 (5) | - | 59 |
 CA River Plate | 50% | 0 (5) | - | 92 |
Racing Club de Montevideo vs Defensor Sporting Stats
Key Stats
| Racing Club de Montevideo | Defensor Sporting | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.61 | Attacking Strength | 0.49 |
| 0.49 | Defence Strength | 1.21 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Racing Club de Montevideo are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Defensor Sporting average 1.6 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.