Segunda Division match preview: Central Español vs Racing

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Competition: Uruguay Segunda Division
Competition: Tue 30.November
Match begins: 00:15 (UTC)
Venue: Estadio Charrúa (60235 seats)

It's only five days and nights since Central Español faced Rampla Juniors and the score was 3-0. What will happen versus Racing?

Insights:
  • Central Español is in the best form (4-2-0) in Segunda Division
  • Racing have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.

Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.

These teams are so close in distance that this match is special, a derby with local pride the main prize.

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Central Español form and stats

When playing at home in the Segunda Division, Central Español have managed 5 wins, 3 draws and suffered 3 defeats from 11 games.

Nothing to worry about in defence for Central Español, as their goalkeeper has completely shut out the opponents for 191 minutes in the Segunda Division.

The Central supporters enjoyed the previous match, watching their team host Rampla Juniors in Segunda Division and win 3-0.

Before that match, a win away at Uruguay Montevideo.

The Central fans would probably like to see some more goals scored at their own stadium in the league, the tally being 16 in 11 matches. Central Español have conceded 15 in these home matches.

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Racing form and stats

Playing away, Racing have won 3 games, drawn 5 and suffered 3 defeats in the Segunda Division this season. Visiting Racing has seen their last two away games both end with a tied score and one point each.

Racing had fun at their own home (Estadio Charrúa) last time out, beating Juventud 3-1. A. Cruz (2) and R. Melo scored.

A 0-0 draw at Villa Teresa's stadium before that.

Racing have a decent goal production going in their away games, although not fantastic. In 11 league away games 12 goals have been scored. It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only 1 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. 12 goals have been conceded by Racing in these games.

Head 2 Head

The former H2H game ended Central - Racing 1-1, earlier this season. Last ten meetings with these participants: Central Español won three, Racing triumphed in two and we saw five draws. one game with more than 2,5 goals, nine matches with under 2,5 goals.

Top Goalscorers

RacingA. Cruz Techera
A. Cruz Techera
7 goals
Central EspañolM. Alonso Pereda
M. Alonso Pereda
6 goals
Central EspañolJ. Villalpando
J. Villalpando
5 goals

Central Español missing players

Racing missing players

Central Español Racing
Total Home vs top Statistics Stat vs mid Away Total
22 11 3 Played P 3 11 22
9 5 1 Won W 1 3 10
6 3 1 Drew D 0 5 8
7 3 1 Lost L 2 3 4
29 16 4 Scored S 2 12 27
29 15 4 Conceded C 4 12 16
91% 91% 67% Over 0.5 O 0.5 100% 73% 77%
73% 73% 33% Over 1.5 O 1.5 67% 64% 59%
55% 55% 33% Over 2.5 O 2.5 33% 36% 32%
23% 27% 33% Over 3.5 O 3.5 0% 27% 18%
14% 18% 33% Over 4.5 O 4.5 0% 18% 9%
55% 55% 33% BTTS BTTS 33% 45% 36%
32% 36% 67% Clean Sheets C S 0% 27% 45%
23% 18% 33% Failed to Score F T 67% 55% 41%
 
4.3 4.8 5.7 Corners for (avg) C F 5.3 4.8 5.3
5.8 5.6 5.7 Corners against (avg) C A 2.7 4.2 4.1
2.5 2.6 1 Yellow cards (avg) Y C 3.7 2.6 2.1
3 1 0 Red cards R C 0 1 2
 
8.9 9.9 10 Shots (avg) S ( 12.7 10.2 10.3
4 4.7 5.3 Shots on Target (avg) S O 4 4 4
33% 31% 25% Goal Efficiency G E 17% 27% 31%
 
10.6 10.5 6.7 Shots against (avg) S A 8.3 9.2 8.9
5.1 5.1 4.7 Shots on Target against (avg) S O 3.3 3.6 3.2
Key stats in Segunda Division this season:
  • Central Español have the most scored goals (16) at home in Segunda Division
  • Central Español is in the best form (4-2-0) in Segunda Division
  • Racing have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.

  Total Home Away  
# Team MP W D L F A MP W D L F A MP W D L F A +/- P
1 Albion 22 13 5 4 31 18 11 6 2 3 13 8 11 7 3 1 18 10 13 44
2 Danubio 22 12 5 5 24 14 11 6 2 3 10 6 11 6 3 2 14 8 10 41
3 Racing 22 10 8 4 27 16 11 7 3 1 15 4 11 3 5 3 12 12 11 38
4 Defensor Sporting 22 11 4 7 33 21 11 5 1 5 15 12 11 6 3 2 18 9 12 37
5 Cerro 22 10 7 5 26 20 11 4 5 2 11 7 11 6 2 3 15 13 6 37
6 Central Español 22 9 6 7 29 29 11 5 3 3 16 15 11 4 3 4 13 14 0 33
7 Juventud 22 8 5 9 27 27 11 4 4 3 14 11 11 4 1 6 13 16 0 29
8 Uruguay Montevideo 22 7 4 11 21 27 11 3 2 6 13 18 11 4 2 5 8 9 -6 25
9 Atenas 22 5 9 8 20 17 11 2 4 5 9 10 11 3 5 3 11 7 3 24
10 Rampla Juniors 22 5 6 11 14 32 11 3 4 4 9 15 11 2 2 7 5 17 -18 21
11 Villa Teresa 22 4 6 12 17 32 11 0 3 8 6 19 11 4 3 4 11 13 -15 18
12 Rocha 22 4 3 15 20 36 11 3 1 7 14 19 11 1 2 8 6 17 -16 15

Read more about Segunda Division

The Segunda División Profesional is the second level of Uruguayan football. It is sometimes called Primera B. It currently has twelve teams playing a regular season from March to October, followed by a promotion playoff for teams placed three, four, five and six in the league table.