Our Defensor Sporting vs Nacional De Football Prediction: 1-1
Defensor Sporting vs Nacional De Football in the Uruguay Apertura is scheduled for an 00:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 21, 2026. A 1-1 draw is our predicted outcome, with both teams expected to score, making BTTS a solid betting option.
This Defensor Sporting vs Nacional De Football 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
Defensor Sporting's Last Match – Deportivo Maldonado vs Defensor Sporting
After suffering a 0-1 Uruguay Apertura loss to Deportivo Maldonado, Defensor Sporting must win to get back on track. In that match, Defensor Sporting recorded 50% possession, firing 0 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Deportivo Maldonado | 50% | 0 (7) | - | 79 |
 Defensor Sporting | 50% | 0 (0) | - | 52 |
Nacional De Football's Last Match – Nacional De Football vs Montevideo Wanderers
Nacional De Football will aim to maintain their momentum following a 2-0 Uruguay Apertura triumph against Montevideo Wanderers on March 13. In that match, Nacional De Football controlled 50% of possession and managed 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nacional De Football | 50% | 0 (8) | - | 61 |
 Montevideo Wanderers | 50% | 0 (2) | - | 36 |
Defensor Sporting vs Nacional De Football Stats
Key Stats
| Defensor Sporting | Nacional De Football | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.89 | Attacking Strength | 1.86 |
| 0.51 | Defence Strength | 0.89 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 1/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 2/10 |
| 0.6 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Defensor Sporting are averaging 0.6 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per match, while Nacional De Football average 1.0 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
Defensor Sporting 6-7
Nacional De Football 10-8
What are the odds for this match?
Defensor Sporting to win: @3.7
Draw: @3.1
Nacional De Football to win: @1.9
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