This could be an interesting match as Cerro have their presumed home advantage while Peñarol are ahead 9 points in the Primera Division table.
It's no vacation for neither Cerro nor Peñarol as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
This is a local derby, usually meaning added tension and importance.
Cerro form and stats
The story so far in the Primera Division for Cerro at their home stadium (Estadio Luis Troccoli) is 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats. Cerro has recorded two wins in a row here at Estadio Luis Troccoli, increasing their hopes of victory in this match.
The home team returns to Estadio Luis Troccoli after sharing the points with Progreso (placed 2nd) on their last time out; the Primera Division game ended 1-1. Before that game, the 1-0 home victory against Fenix.
Cerro are traveling soon after this match as the Primera Division match at Defensor Sporting awaits in four days.
Cerro has scored 5 league goals at home this season, in 5 matches. Cerro have conceded 5 in these home matches.
Peñarol form and stats
The story so far for the visiting team on their Primera Division travels is 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat.
The supporters enjoyed Peñarol's previous game versus Plaza Colonia (placed 6th), a Primera Division 2-1 win played at home. Ahead of that match was the victory versus Danubio at their stadium, the result 2-0.
After this away game Peñarol return home for a Primera Division game against River Plate. That game is only four sleeps after this.
The travelling fans enjoy Peñarol's attacking play in away games, having scored 8 goals in 5 league matches away. Peñarol have conceded 6 goals in these away matches.
Head 2 Head
The most recent history between these sides is the Peñarol - Cerro 1-1 played earlier this season. H2H stats regardless of arena (last ten matches): Cerro 2 wins, 1 draw and Peñarol 7 victories. As for goals, 8 matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), 2 games had two or less.Top Goalscorers
 
L. Acevedo
7 goals
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L. Viatri
6 goals
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M. Franco
5 goals
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Cerro missing players
Peñarol missing players
| Cerro | Peñarol | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs
|
Statistics | Stat | vs
|
Away | Total |
| 31 | 15 | 4 | Played | P | 5 | 16 | 31 |
| 8 | 5 | 0 | Won | W | 3 | 7 | 17 |
| 6 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 4 | 9 |
| 17 | 9 | 4 | Lost | L | 2 | 5 | 5 |
| 25 | 11 | 0 | Scored | S | 7 | 21 | 49 |
| 41 | 18 | 8 | Conceded | C | 2 | 17 | 25 |
| 97% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 97% |
| 65% | 60% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 40% | 69% | 65% |
| 29% | 20% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 20% | 38% | 39% |
| 16% | 7% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 20% | 19% | 26% |
| 6% | 7% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 6% | 10% |
| 35% | 20% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 38% | 39% |
| 23% | 27% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 60% | 31% | 45% |
| 45% | 53% | 100% | Failed to Score | F T | 40% | 31% | 19% |
| 5.8 | 5.5 | 4.2 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 4.4 | 5.6 | 5.9 |
| 6.1 | 6.3 | 6.5 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 3.6 | 4.3 | 4.7 |
| 3 | 2.7 | 3.2 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 2.2 | 2.5 | 2.7 |
| 11 | 3 | 1 | Red Cards | R C | 0 | 2 | 3 |
- Cerro haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
- Peñarol haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Nacional | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 21 |
| 2 | Progreso | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 21 |
| 3 | Peñarol | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 20 |
| 4 | Defensor Sporting | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 16 |
| 5 | Cerro Largo | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 16 |
| 6 | Plaza Colonia | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 16 |
| 7 | River Plate | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 12 |
| 8 | Boston River | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 4 | -2 | 11 |
| 9 | Liverpool | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7 | -2 | 11 |
| 10 | Cerro | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 11 |
| 11 | Wanderers | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 9 |
| 12 | Racing | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 10 | -4 | 9 |
| 13 | Danubio | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | -4 | 8 |
| 14 | Fenix | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | -6 | 7 |
| 15 | Juventud | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | -6 | 7 |
| 16 | Rampla Juniors | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 12 | -12 | 2 |