Maldonado are currently last in the Uruguayan top flight
They've lost seven of their last eight matches
Can Cerro Largo capitalize on opponent's poor form?
Tip: Cerro Largo v Maldonado | Odds |
Cerro Largo Win Full-Time Result | @2.00 |
Cerro Largo To Win To Nil | @3.00 |
Cerro Largo Win 1-0 Correct Score | @6.00 |
Cerro Largo vs Maldonado Preview
Both sides are struggling in Clausura, but Maldonado won just one point in seven games while having the worst goal difference in the league. I will back Cerro Largo to earn their second victory at home.
Cerro Largo have won to nil in their last 2 matches against Maldonado.
Cerro Largo have kept a clean sheet in their last 6 matches against Maldonado.
Maldonado have lost 7 of their last 8 matches.
Maldonado have failed to score in 5 of their last 8 matches.
Head to Head
Cerro Largo have a 13-6 advantage against Deportivo Maldonado with 7 draws in 26 matches.
They last met in April, the game being won by Cerro Largo 1-0.
Cerro Largo Form
Cerro Largo are having a rough start to the Primera Division Clausura, grabbing just five points from their seven encounters.
Their recent form has been very inconsistent. After beating Cerro 3-1 in late September, they won a point on the road against Racing (0-0).
Two-game unbeaten streak has come to an end last weekend with a 1-0 home defeat to Nacional, ending the match with 59% possession and 6-5 shots.
Sebastian Sosa has been their key player in Clausura, scoring three goals, while Luciano Cosentino bagged two.
Cerro Largo Injuries & Team News
Goalkeeper Ramiro Bantancur is sidelined but wasn’t expected to start here.
Matias Mir is serving one-match suspension.
Maldonado Form
Maldonado have gathered just one point in their seven Primera Division Clausura matches and are currently sitting at the bottom of the table.
That point was secured earlier this month in a 2-2 draw against Progreso. They had a 2-0 lead at half-time with Renato Cesar and Mathias Suarez finding the net, but conceded two goals early after the break.
Last weekend, Maldonado were easily beaten by Penarol 2-0, ending the match with 41% possession and just one shot on target.
Maldonado Injuries & Team News
Defender Hernan Menosse is injured and won’t be back until January 2025.