Nacional vs Penarol: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Nacional M. prepare to host Penarol on March 1, 2026, with kick-off at 23:30, this URUGUAY: Primera Division, Apertura fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Nacional M., currently 2nd in the standings with 7 points from 3 games, are close to the leaders with only 2 points separating them. They've earned 1 points from 1 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 2 wins 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 4 goals scored.

Penarol, sitting 5th with 6 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 1 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 2 wins and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between Nacional M. 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, Nacional M. recorded a 1-0 victory while lining up in a 5-4-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Mejia, Bais, Millan, Coates, Pintado, Martinez, Boggio, Rodriguez, Veron Lupi, Silvera, Gomez. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.

Penarol's last outing came against Dep. Maldonado, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Aguerre, Laxalt, Herrera, Ferreira, Gularte, Trindade, Remedi, Togni, Fernandez, Angulo, Arezo. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, Nacional M. are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Nacional M. 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: Nacional M.'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 2 clean sheets. Penarol's games average 2.5 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 67% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

ScoresFeed.com is covering Nacional M. vs Penarol in real time, providing live score of the match, team line-ups, full match stats, and live match commentary.