Our Deportivo Maldonado vs Defensor Sporting Prediction: 1-1
Deportivo Maldonado vs Defensor Sporting in the Uruguay Apertura is scheduled for an 23:30 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 15, 2026. A 1-1 result is our main prediction, but with both teams likely to score, BTTS is another strong betting choice.
This Deportivo Maldonado 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
Deportivo Maldonado's Last Match – Montevideo Wanderers vs Deportivo Maldonado
Deportivo Maldonado will aim to maintain their momentum following a 1-0 Uruguay Apertura triumph against Defensor Sporting on March 15. In that match, Deportivo Maldonado recorded 50% possession and 7 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Montevideo Wanderers | 50% | 0 (2) | - | 59 |
 Deportivo Maldonado | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 74 |
Defensor Sporting's Last Match – Defensor Sporting vs Central Espanol
Defensor Sporting must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-1 Uruguay Apertura defeat against Deportivo Maldonado on March 15. In that match, Defensor Sporting had 50% possession and 0 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Defensor Sporting | 59% | 0 (6) | - | 68 |
 Central Espanol | 41% | 0 (5) | - | 52 |
Deportivo Maldonado vs Defensor Sporting Stats
Key Stats
| Deportivo Maldonado | Defensor Sporting | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.87 | Attacking Strength | 0.83 |
| 0.91 | Defence Strength | 0.71 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 2/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 0.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Deportivo Maldonado are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 0.6 conceded per match, while Defensor Sporting average 0.7 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
Deportivo Maldonado 12-6
Defensor Sporting 7-8
What are the odds for this match?
Deportivo Maldonado to win: @2.25
Draw: @2.9
Defensor Sporting to win: @3