Primera Division match prediction and preview for Peñarol vs Fénix clash

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Competition: Uruguay Primera Division
Date: Fri 22.November
Match begins: 23:30 (UTC)
Venue: Estadio Campeon del Siglo (40000 seats)

There should be a significant difference in quality between these teams based on table positions so far, with Peñarol leading Fénix by 19 points.

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!

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

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Peñarol form and stats

5-0-0 (win-draw-lost) are the Primera Division numbers at home for Peñarol, who have the fewest conceded goals (1) at home in Primera Division, so far this season. After failing to beat Juventud here at Estadio Campeon del Siglo, Peñarol has put together a very nice winning streak on their own turf with five wins in a row.

Peñarol are confident in defense, having played 187 minutes without conceding a goal.

Peñarol manager D. López and his team return home after a 0-0 draw away versus Nacional (placed 1st) in the Primera Division. Ahead of that match, Peñarol won a home game hosting River Plate (1-0).

Peñarol has scored 6 league goals at home this season, in 5 matches. Peñarol have showed great defending skills in these home games, allowing the opposition to score only 1 goal.

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Fénix form and stats

As the visiting team in Primera Division matches, Fénix, who have the fewest scored goals (3) away in Primera Division, have produced an overall stat of 0-2-3 so far. The travelling fans think it's time that their travel expenses are covered with some points now, as Fénix have lost on their last two travels.

The manager J. Carrasco was unhappy after their last game, a Primera Division match played at their home ground Estadio Campeon del Siglo. Fénix suffered a 1-2 loss to Progreso (placed 3rd). A draw for Fénix before that, at their own venue hosting Cerro Largo (1-1).

Many goals are not expected from the visiting Fénix as they have only managed to score 3 times from 5 away games in the league. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Fénix have conceded 9 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.

Head 2 Head

The most recent history between these sides is the Fénix - Peñarol 1-2 played earlier this season. Last ten meetings between the teams: Peñarol won 8, Fénix won 1 and 1 draw. 6 games with over 2,5 goals, 4 matches with two goals or less.

Top Goalscorers

FénixM. Pérez
M. Pérez
14 goals
FénixA. Silva
A. Silva
8 goals
PeñarolL. Acevedo
L. Acevedo
7 goals

Peñarol missing players

Fénix missing players

Peñarol Fénix
Total Home vs low Statistics Stat vs top Away Total
34 16 7 Played P 5 17 34
19 11 4 Won W 0 5 12
10 5 3 Drew D 1 4 9
5 0 0 Lost L 4 8 13
53 29 15 Scored S 2 21 55
26 8 4 Conceded C 10 31 57
94% 94% 86% Over 0.5 O 0.5 100% 100% 100%
62% 56% 71% Over 1.5 O 1.5 80% 82% 82%
38% 38% 43% Over 2.5 O 2.5 40% 53% 59%
26% 31% 43% Over 3.5 O 3.5 20% 41% 38%
9% 12% 29% Over 4.5 O 4.5 0% 18% 21%
38% 38% 43% BTTS BTTS 20% 59% 62%
47% 62% 57% Clean Sheets C S 0% 12% 18%
21% 6% 14% Failed to Score F T 80% 29% 21%
 
5.8 6.2 7.3 Corners For (avg) C F 6 5.2 5.1
4.5 5.1 5 Corners Against (avg) C A 3.8 3.9 4.9
2.6 2.8 2.7 Yellow Cards (avg) Y C 3.2 2.8 2.7
3 1 1 Red Cards R C 2 3 6
Key stats this season:
  • Fénix haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
  • Peñarol have not yet lost a game at home.
  • Peñarol have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.

  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 12 9 1 2 19 5 7 5 1 1 12 2 5 4 0 1 7 3 14 28
2 Peñarol 12 8 3 1 17 8 5 5 0 0 6 1 7 3 3 1 11 7 9 27
3 Progreso 12 8 3 1 18 11 6 3 2 1 9 7 6 5 1 0 9 4 7 27
4 Plaza Colonia 12 8 1 3 13 6 7 5 0 2 8 4 5 3 1 1 5 2 7 25
5 Cerro Largo 12 6 2 4 19 15 6 3 1 2 11 9 6 3 1 2 8 6 4 20
6 Liverpool 12 4 6 2 12 11 5 2 3 0 5 3 7 2 3 2 7 8 1 18
7 Defensor Sporting 12 5 2 5 19 14 5 2 2 1 7 3 7 3 0 4 12 11 5 17
8 Wanderers 12 4 3 5 17 15 5 2 0 3 5 4 7 2 3 2 12 11 2 15
9 River Plate 12 4 3 5 16 17 7 4 1 2 12 10 5 0 2 3 4 7 -1 15
10 Boston River 12 4 3 5 14 17 6 1 2 3 7 13 6 3 1 2 7 4 -3 15
11 Racing 12 3 3 6 15 20 5 2 2 1 11 8 7 1 1 5 4 12 -5 12
12 Cerro 12 3 3 6 10 16 7 3 0 4 6 9 5 0 3 2 4 7 -6 12
13 Danubio 12 2 4 6 9 14 7 0 3 4 5 10 5 2 1 2 4 4 -5 10
14 Juventud 12 1 5 6 9 17 6 0 4 2 3 6 6 1 1 4 6 11 -8 8
15 Fénix 12 1 5 6 12 21 7 1 3 3 9 12 5 0 2 3 3 9 -9 8
16 Rampla Juniors 12 1 3 8 9 21 5 0 1 4 3 8 7 1 2 4 6 13 -12 6

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.