Peñarol vs Racing Montevideo prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
Primera Division Uruguay
In the 9th round of the Uruguayan Primera Apertura on March 30, 2026, Peñarol and Racing Montevideo will face off. Both teams, who started the season successfully, will be looking for a positive result in this head-to-head clash.
Peñarol vs Racing Montevideo: Team News and Expert Analysis
The giants from “Campeón del Siglo” missed out on first place last season but won the cup. After the break, they also claimed the national Super Cup. They have mostly been victorious in the league as well, recently defeating Albion, Cerro Porteño, and Boston River in consecutive rounds.
Their less illustrious neighbor finished seventh overall last season with 53 points. So far this year, Racing have been knocked out of the cup (losing to Peñarol) and lost their chance to play in the Copa Sudamericana playoffs (0-1 away to Boston River). However, after a slow start in the league, they have started picking up wins, with only a draw against Progreso.
The vice-champions average 1.75 goals scored per game while conceding 0.75. Their derby rivals score 1.75 and concede 0.88 on average.
Previous Matches: Peñarol vs Racing Montevideo
Peñarol have won half of their last eight meetings, suffering just one defeat.
Both clubs are performing well, but Peñarol have the upper hand and are expected to win again (odds – 1.72).
Peñarol vs Racing Montevideo: Key Stats and Trends
- Peñarol have won their last three matches
- 63% of Peñarol's matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.0 goals per game
- Racing Montevideo have won five of their last six outings
- 50% of Racing Montevideo’s games end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.63 goals per match
Peñarol vs Racing Montevideo: Probable Starting Line-ups
Peñarol play a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible line-up): Aguirre – Viera, Gularte, Ferreira – Trindade, Remedi, Fernandez, Hernandez, Fernandez – Arezo, Togni
Racing Montevideo use a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible line-up): Valenzuela – Cotugno, Barragán, Parada, Muslera – Arabeiti, Frachelli, Oliveira, Atus, Alvarez – Habib
Place your bets on the upcoming match and follow the team's progress in the Uruguayan Primera Apertura standings.
