Cerro Largo vs Deportivo Maldonado prediction and betting tips on October 17, 2024
Primera Division Uruguay
In the 8th round of the Uruguayan Primera División Clausura, on October 17, 2024, Cerro Largo will face Deportivo Maldonado. The struggling hosts are aiming for three points against the tournament's main underdogs.
Cerro Largo vs Deportivo Maldonado: Key Stats and Trends
- Cerro Largo has lost one of their last three matches.
- Deportivo Maldonado has lost seven of their last eight games.
- The most common scoreline between the teams is 1-0 in favor of Cerro Largo.
- Deportivo Maldonado has conceded in each of their last eight matches.
- Cerro Largo wins the first half in 25% of their matches, while Deportivo Maldonado wins in 19% of theirs.
Match Prediction: Cerro Largo vs Deportivo Maldonado
Cerro Largo, also known as "Arachán," is a relatively young project, established in 2002. They have gradually found their footing in the Uruguayan Primera, debuting in the Copa Libertadores without securing any trophies thus far. Last season, they finished seventh, earning the right to compete for a spot in the Copa Sudamericana, but lost in the qualifying match against Racing Montevideo. Their results in the Apertura and intermediate tournaments were above average. However, in the Clausura, they struggled, suffering three consecutive defeats after a draw with Peñarol. Recently, they managed a 3-1 victory against Cerro and a 0-0 draw with Racing Montevideo, although they did lose 1-0 to Nacional.
Deportivo Maldonado, the "Red-Greens," are approaching their centenary, having been founded in 1928, but their trophy cabinet remains empty. They finished twelfth in the 2023 standings and have shown modest results this season. The Clausura has been particularly tough, starting with six losses; they only secured their first point in October. Their match against Progreso saw them squander a 2-0 lead at home, allowing the visitors to equalize, followed by another 0-2 loss to Peñarol.
Cerro Largo vs Deportivo Maldonado: Predicted Lineups
Cerro Largo (possible lineup): Ruskoni – Cabral, Prado, Rodao, Rabino – Assis, Cordoba, Di Pippa – Ferrando, Pose, Sosa
Deportivo Maldonado (possible lineup): Reyes – Asselbon, Suarez – Larrasabál Gómez, Noble, Núñez – Cesar, González Masiél
Head-to-Head: Cerro Largo vs Deportivo Maldonado
Cerro Largo is unbeaten in their last seven encounters, having won the last two.
Free Prediction for Cerro Largo vs Deportivo Maldonado
This is a rare opportunity for the hosts to secure a win, and they must seize it. We’re backing Cerro Largo to triumph (odds – 1.99).
