Defensor Sp. vs Cerro Largo: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Defensor Sporting prepare to host Cerro Largo on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 01:30, this URUGUAY: Primera Division, Apertura fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Defensor Sporting, currently 6th in the standings with 4 points from 2 games, are close to the leaders with only 2 points separating them. They've earned 0 points from 0 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 1 win and 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Cerro Largo, sitting 10th with 3 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 3 points from 1 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 1 win and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Defensor Sporting and Cerro Largo have been competitive, with Cerro Largo claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1). Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Liverpool P., Defensor Sporting recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Dawson, Frugone, Caballero, de los Santos, Agazzi, Biscayzacu, Amaro, Barrios, Castro, Montenegro, Machado. The classic shape provided balance, with two banks of four offering both defensive cover and attacking support.

Cerro Largo's last outing came against Wanderers, where they secured a 1-2 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Moreno, Monserrat, Chocobar, Correa, Souza, Hernandez, Jourdan, Assis, Hernandez, Correa, Pandiani. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Defensor Sporting are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Defensor Sporting and Cerro Largo 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 a moderate number of goals: Defensor Sporting's fixtures have averaged 1.7 goals per game, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 67% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Cerro Largo's games average 2.8 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 75% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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