Our Nacional De Football vs Penarol Prediction: 1-1
Nacional De Football vs Penarol in the Uruguay Apertura is scheduled for an 22:30 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 1, 2026. We predict a tightly contested 1-1 draw, with both teams getting on the scoresheet, making BTTS a strong betting option.
This Nacional De Football vs Penarol 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
Nacional De Football's Last Match – Club Atletico Progreso vs Nacional De Football
Nacional De Football must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 1-0 Uruguay Apertura victory over Club Atletico Progreso in their last outing. In that match, Nacional De Football had 65% possession and 9 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Club Atletico Progreso | 35% | 0 (2) | - | 50 |
 Nacional De Football | 65% | 0 (9) | - | 56 |
Penarol's Last Match – Penarol vs Deportivo Maldonado
Determined to maintain their recent success, Penarol must win following their 2-1 Uruguay Apertura victory against Deportivo Maldonado on February 22. In that match, Penarol recorded 50% possession and 3 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Penarol | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 67 |
 Deportivo Maldonado | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 49 |
Nacional De Football vs Penarol Stats
Key Stats
| Nacional De Football | Penarol | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | Attacking Strength | 1.06 |
| 0.81 | Defence Strength | 0.55 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Nacional De Football are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 0.6 conceded per match, while Penarol average 1.0 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
Nacional De Football 10-6
Penarol 10-8
What are the odds for this match?
Nacional De Football to win: @2.15
Draw: @2.9
Penarol to win: @3.5
Central Espanol 
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