A home win is expected from this fixture if the league table is anything to judge by. The home fans are optimistic that the difference between 5th and 16th place in the table will show on the pitch.
Danubio and Defensor Sporting should both be in good shape for this meeting, as there's been enough days for both of them to train and rest since their last matches.
There's local pride at stake here, as these teams are practically neighbours. Expect lots of passion from both players and supporters.
Danubio form and stats
Perfect season at home so far for Danubio, as mentioned below. 2 wins from 2 appearances. There’s a good atmosphere here after three straight home wins.Danubio lost their last game at Peñarol after a 0-1 scoreline. Before that, Danubio had a home game versus Progreso which ended with a victory 3-2.
Early season goal statistics from Danubio's 2 home games: 3 goals, 0 conceded.
Defensor Sporting form and stats
Things could have gone better for Defensor Sporting in their away games, but 3 points from 2 games is all right. Defensor Sporting seem to be suffering from homesickness with two consecutive losses away. Third time lucky?Defensor Sporting's last game was the home draw against Boston River (0-0). Preceding that game, the 2-4 loss visiting Racing's place.
As for goals scored and conceded in away games so far, Defensor Sporting has managed 4 goals and let in 4 from 2 matches.
Head 2 Head
Last ten meetings between the teams: Danubio won 4, Defensor Sporting won 4 and 2 draws.Top Goalscorers
  D. Terans 14 goals |   G. Rivero 10 goals |  C. Grossmüller 8 goals |
Danubio missing players
Defensor Sporting missing players
| Danubio | Defensor Sporting | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 8 | 3 | Played | 3 | 8 |
| 9 | 6 | Scored | 6 | 8 |
| 11 | 2 | Conceded | 10 | 19 |
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | 100% | 88% |
| 62% | 67% | Over 1.5 | 100% | 75% |
| 25% | 33% | Over 2.5 | 67% | 50% |
| 25% | 33% | Over 3.5 | 67% | 38% |
| 25% | 33% | Over 4.5 | 67% | 38% |
| 38% | 33% | Both teams to score | 67% | 50% |
| 38% | 67% | Clean Sheet | 33% | 25% |
| 25% | 0% | Failed To Score | 0% | 38% |
- Danubio hasn't played a single 0-0 game.
- Defensor Sporting is involved in more matches over 2.5 away, than home.
- Danubio is involved in more matches over 2.5 home, than away.
- Defensor Sporting has scored in all of their 3 away matches.
- Danubio has scored in all of their 3 home matches.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
| 1 | Fénix | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 16 |
| 2 | Peñarol | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 13 |
| 3 | Cerro Largo | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 12 |
| 4 | Progreso | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 11 |
| 5 | Danubio | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | -2 | 10 |
| 6 | Wanderers | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 9 |
| 7 | Boston River | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| 8 | River Plate | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8 |
| 9 | Juventud | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 7 |
| 10 | Rampla Juniors | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -5 | 7 |
| 11 | Nacional | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 6 |
| 12 | Liverpool | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | -1 | 5 |
| 13 | Plaza Colonia | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 5 |
| 14 | Racing | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | -4 | 5 |
| 15 | Cerro | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -4 | 4 |
| 16 | Defensor Sporting | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 | -9 | 4 |
