Cerro are set to play against River Plate in Friday’s big Intermediate Round clash.
Our Cerro v River Plate predictions, statistics and match poll can be seen below - as well as up-to-date odds.
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Form Guide
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Cerro
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Cerro will be hoping for a better result after a 1-2 Intermediate Round defeat in their last game at the hands of Montevideo Wanderers.
The only player to score from Cerro was Enzo Larrosa (14'). Joaquín Zeballos (68') scored for Montevideo Wanderers.
Cerro have found it difficult to unlock defences of late. Their goals record equals just 4 vs opposing sides during the course of their last six matches. In those meetings, Cerro have also seen the tally of goals that have gone against them total 12. However, it remains to be seen if the trend shall be replicated here in this match or not.
River Plate
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After a losing effort in their last game against Defensor Sporting in Intermediate Round action, River Plate and their fans will hope to get a better result this time.
The only scorer from River Plate was Christian Almeida (38').
It has become apparent that River Plate have struggled for goals over their last six games, contributing the unsatisfactory return of only 2. In those fixtures, La Dársena have also seen the collective goal tally against them equal 8.
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Head to head
An examination of their most recent head-to-head meetings dating back to 20/01/2021 tells us that Cerro have won 3 of these and River Plate 2, with the tally of drawn results being 1.
A sum of 17 goals were shared by the two clubs in these games, with 9 of them from Villeros and 8 for La Dársena. This gives an average number of goals per game equal to 2.83.
The last league match between these clubs was Primera Division (Apertura) match day 1 on 03/02/2025 and the score finished Cerro 1-1 River Plate.
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Team News: Cerro
Pablo Da Silveira (unknown injury) and Yonatan Irrazábal (Cruciate ligament tear) will be missing for Cerro gaffer Gustavo Ferreyra.
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Team News: River Plate
Due to a mostly available squad, there’s only the one fitness worry for the River Plate manager Gustavo Díaz to be concerned with. Mauro Estol (Cruciate ligament tear) misses out for this game.
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Prediction
We’re of the opinion that River Plate and Cerro should both be able to score here although it’s hard to pick a clear winner.
It’s looking like it could well end up as a draw. We therefore see a tight encounter with a 1-1 score at the end of this one.
Peter Guest,
16:00 03/06/2025
Odds correct at time of publishing. All odds subject to change.
⚽️ Team Focus:
Cerro
Formed: 1922
Stadium: The Estadio Luis Tróccoli (25,000)
Captain: José Tancredi
Chairman: Alfredo Jaureguiverry
Manager: Gustavo Ferreyra
Competitions: Primera Division (Apertura) position 11, Intermediate Round (Group 1)