Another adrenaline-pumping game in Primera Division as Nacional host Boston River

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Competition: Uruguay Primera Division
Competition: Sat 16.October
Match begins: 21:00 (UTC)
Venue: Estadio Gran Parque Central (34000 seats)

The Primera Division standings tell the truth about these contenders up until now, with Nacional in front of Boston River by 15 points. Tipsway previews the game:

Insights:
  • Nacional have the most points (21) at home in Primera Division
  • Boston River have won significantly less corners away then at home.

We should expect both teams to be fresh and ready for this match, as there is some time since both teams last played. Let's have a look at how the teams are doing!

These teams are located so close to each other that their supporters eat in the same restaurants, hang out at the same night clubs and give birth at the same hospitals. This means added importance to the game and a vibrant atmosphere.

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Nacional form and stats

This stadium, Estadio Gran Parque Central, has been a fortress for Nacional in the Primera Division so far this season with the win-draw-loss statistic 7-0-1.

Nacional enjoyed a nice away win last time out, playing at Fenix's place. The match ended 2-1.

Before that, Nacional had a home game versus Plaza Colonia which ended with a victory 2-1.

Nacional can score goals in their home matches. After 8 league matches they have found the net 16 times. Nacional have showed great defending skills in these home games, allowing the opposition to score only 3 goals. It's worth mentioning that 2 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 home matches.

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Boston River form and stats

Boston River have only collected 6 points from their away games in the Primera Division, after 1-3-4 (8 played).

Boston River go into this game after a win, the home game against Villa Espanola that ended 1-0.

Preceding that game, the 3-4 loss visiting Torque's place.

The visitors have scored 7 goals from 8 away games in the league, an average of less than one per game. It's worth mentioning that 7 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. As opposed to that, Boston River have seen the ball go into their own net 11 times on the road.

Head 2 Head

Nacional and Boston River have faced off earlier this season: Boston River - Nacional 1-1. Previous ten meetings between these participants: Nacional won four, Boston River were winners in two and we saw four draws. three games with more than 2,5 goals, seven matches with less than 2,5 goals.

Top Goalscorers

NacionalG. Bergessio
G. Bergessio
13 goals
Boston RiverF. Labandeira Castro
F. Labandeira Castro
5 goals
Boston RiverF. Rodríguez Calleriza
F. Rodríguez Calleriza
3 goals

Nacional missing players

Boston River missing players

Nacional Boston River
Total Home vs low Statistics Stat vs top Away Total
20 10 4 Played P 3 10 20
12 8 3 Won W 0 2 5
3 0 0 Drew D 2 3 5
5 2 1 Lost L 1 5 10
30 18 8 Scored S 3 12 23
18 5 1 Conceded C 6 16 32
100% 100% 100% Over 0.5 O 0.5 67% 90% 95%
85% 70% 75% Over 1.5 O 1.5 67% 60% 70%
45% 50% 50% Over 2.5 O 2.5 33% 40% 40%
10% 10% 0% Over 3.5 O 3.5 33% 30% 25%
0% 0% 0% Over 4.5 O 4.5 33% 20% 15%
45% 30% 0% BTTS BTTS 67% 50% 55%
35% 60% 75% Clean Sheets C S 33% 20% 25%
20% 10% 25% Failed to Score F T 33% 40% 25%
 
5 5 4.5 Corners for (avg) C F 6.3 4.9 6.1
6.2 5.3 5.8 Corners against (avg) C A 4 5.2 4.8
2.9 3 2.8 Yellow cards (avg) Y C 2.7 2.6 2.6
4 1 0 Red cards R C 0 1 1
 
10.4 9.9 9 Shots (avg) S ( 8.3 9.7 9
4.6 4.7 3.8 Shots on Target (avg) S O 3 4.3 3.7
33% 38% 53% Goal Efficiency G E 33% 28% 31%
Key stats in Primera Division this season:
  • Boston River have won significantly less corners away then at home.
  • Nacional have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
  • Nacional have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded at home.
  • Nacional have the fewest conceded goals (3) at home in Primera Division
  • Nacional have the most points (21) at home in Primera Division
  • Nacional haven’t played a single 0-0 game.

  Total Home Away  
# Team MP W D L F A MP W D L F A MP W D L F A +/- P
1 Plaza Colonia 15 11 3 1 20 7 7 4 2 1 8 4 8 7 1 0 12 3 13 36
2 Nacional 15 9 2 4 23 14 8 7 0 1 16 3 7 2 2 3 7 11 9 29
3 Penarol 15 7 7 1 22 10 8 5 3 0 16 4 7 2 4 1 6 6 12 28
4 Liverpool 15 8 3 4 38 20 7 5 2 0 23 8 8 3 1 4 15 12 18 27
5 River Plate 15 7 5 3 27 20 7 3 3 1 13 7 8 4 2 2 14 13 7 26
6 Torque 15 8 1 6 26 19 9 4 0 5 12 11 6 4 1 1 14 8 7 25
7 Fenix 15 6 3 6 20 22 7 3 1 3 9 10 8 3 2 3 11 12 -2 21
8 Cerro Largo 15 6 2 7 20 22 7 4 0 3 13 10 8 2 2 4 7 12 -2 20
9 Cerrito 15 5 4 6 14 15 7 3 2 2 7 4 8 2 2 4 7 11 -1 19
10 Sud América 15 5 3 7 15 22 7 2 3 2 8 9 8 3 0 5 7 13 -7 18
11 Wanderers 15 5 2 8 12 16 8 4 2 2 8 4 7 1 0 6 4 12 -4 17
12 Rentistas 15 4 4 7 12 21 8 1 1 6 5 15 7 3 3 1 7 6 -9 16
13 Boston River 15 3 5 7 14 19 7 2 2 3 7 8 8 1 3 4 7 11 -5 14
14 Deportivo Maldonado 15 3 5 7 11 22 8 1 3 4 6 12 7 2 2 3 5 10 -11 14
15 Progreso 15 2 5 8 13 26 7 1 2 4 7 14 8 1 3 4 6 12 -13 11
16 Villa Espanola 15 1 6 8 14 26 8 1 4 3 9 11 7 0 2 5 5 15 -12 9

Read more about Primera Division

The Liga Profesional de Primera División is the highest football league in Uruguay. It was founded in 1900 and turned professional in 1932. The league has 16 teams and play a season from February to November, divided into three parts: Torneo Apertura, Torneo Intermedio and Torneo Clausura.