Central Esp. vs Penarol: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Central Esp. prepare to host Penarol on February 16, 2026, with kick-off at 00:30, this URUGUAY: Primera Division, Apertura fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Central Esp., currently 1st in the standings with 3 points from 1 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 0 points from 0 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 1 win in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 0 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Penarol, sitting 3rd with 3 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 0 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 1 win in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 1 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Central Esp. and Penarol have been competitive, ending in a 0-0 draw. Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Atletico Progreso, Central Esp. recorded a 3-0 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Rodolfo, Dupont, Villoldo, Ponce, Fernandez, Montiel, Gandolfo, Alonso, Camarda, Munoz, Tarragona. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Penarol's last outing came against Torque, where they secured a 3-1 victory using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Britos, Laxalt, Ferreira, Escobar, Trindade, Togni, Fernandez, Muhlethaler, Arezo. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.

Looking ahead, Central Esp. are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Central Esp. and Penarol are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: Central Esp.'s fixtures have averaged 1.5 goals per game, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 0% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Penarol's games average 2.3 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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