Here's what we know about the Boston River - Defensor Sporting match:

Both teams have had enough rest since their last competitive action. Let's hope for an energetic game!

This is a match between teams from the same area, a local derby. The community is buzzing.

Boston River form and stats

Boston River have played three Primera Division home games so far, perhaps enough to set expectations for the season. In that case, only 2 points from these matches could be a signal of rough times ahead. Boston River are slowly digging their own grave here at Estadio Complejo Rentistas with the depressing streak of not having won a home game in seven attempts. The last victory here came in the Racing match.

The fans are hoping that Boston River will strike back in this match, putting things right after the 0-1 away loss in the Primera Division game against Peñarol (placed 4th). Preceding that game was the home draw versus Progreso that ended 1-1.

There will be little rest for Boston River after this match as they are travelling to Rampla Juniors for a Primera Division game in only four days.

Boston River has scored 3 league goals at home this season, in 3 matches. Defensively it’s touch-and-go for the home team as 5 goals have been conceded.

Defensor Sporting form and stats

The story so far for the visiting team, who have the most scored goals (7) away in Primera Division, on their Primera Division travels is 2 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats.

The supporters enjoyed Defensor Sporting's previous game versus Racing (placed 14th), a Primera Division 4-0 win played at home. A 0-2 defeat away at Wanderers before that.

As mentioned above, Defensor Sporting was the only team on the pitch versus Racing in their previous game, winning 4-0. This could be a tougher task.

A quick return to home after this game, as Defensor Sporting are hosting Danubio in the Primera Division only four days away.

Defensor Sporting are not goal shy away from home in the league, finding the net 7 times in 4 away games so far. 5 goals have been conceded by Defensor Sporting in these games.

Head 2 Head

This is not the first time this season these parties meet, as the history books show this recent fixture: Defensor Sporting - Boston River 2-2. Numbers for the last nine meetings between these two teams are: 1 win for Boston River, 3 draws and 5 wins for Defensor Sporting. Over 2,5 goals: 5 times; under 2,5 goals: 4 games.

Top Goalscorers

M. Pérez 8 goals

M. Pavone 7 goals

N. González 6 goals

Boston River missing players

Defensor Sporting missing players