The Primera Division (Apertura) tie at The Estadio Luis Franzini on Sunday will see home side Defensor Sporting prepare for the visit of opponents, Progreso.
All of our predictions, stats and the user poll for Defensor Sporting v Progreso are shown below (including the best match odds).
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Form Guide
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Defensor Sporting
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Defensor Sporting will want to continue from where they left off last time out with a 3-2 Primera Division (Apertura) victory vs Cerro.
For Defensor Sporting, the goals were scored by Walter Montoya (39', 69') and Maxi Gómez (45'). Enzo Larrosa (30') was the scorer for Cerro.
In their last six games, Defensor Sporting have netted a combined total of 7 times which gives them an average number of goals scored per match of 1.17.
Progreso
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In the game prior to this, Progreso drew 1-1 in the Primera Division (Apertura) tie with Plaza Colonia.
Diogo de Oliveira (68') scored for Plaza Colonia.
Looking at their form, and Progreso have been scored against in 5 of their last 6 matches, seeing their opponents hit 5 goals overall. Defensively, Progreso just haven’t been too solid at all. We will find out whether or not that trend will end up being sustained into this next match.
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Head to head
A look at their prior head-to-head clashes going back to 05/12/2019 tells us that Defensor Sporting have won 3 of them & Progreso 1, with the tally of drawn results being 2.
There were also goals galore in those games, with 25 in all which averages out at 4.17 goals per match.
The last league game featuring the two was Primera Division match day 12 on 14/11/2024 when it ended Defensor Sporting 3-0 Progreso.
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Team News: Progreso
Out of a mainly full-strength squad, there is just the one fitness worry for the Progreso gaffer to be concerned about. Luis Maldonado (Muscle injury) won’t be playing here.
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Prediction
We’re of the opinion that Defensor Sporting should really create enough chances to score more than one when they line up against Progreso, who will not find it easy getting on the scoresheet.
Our tip is for a fairly comfortable 2-0 victory for Defensor Sporting by the time that the referee blows the final whistle.
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⚽️ What are the top odds for this match?
Checking the betting prices for this game in the WDW market, a victory for Defensor Sporting is best priced at 1.53, going for the draw is 3.7 & selecting a victory for Progreso can be had at 7. These are the most competitive prices being offered at present.
Andre Moura,
00:07 19/04/2025
Odds correct at time of publishing. All odds subject to change.
⚽️ Team Focus:
Defensor Sporting
Formed: 1913
Stadium: The Estadio Luis Franzini (16,000)
Captain: Álvaro Navarro
Chairman: Alberto Ward
Competitions: Primera Division (Apertura) position 2