Defensor Sporting vs River Plate - Primera Division
Fixture Preview - 11 August 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
Defensor Sporting hosts River Plate at Estadio Luis Franzini in a crucial Primera Division clash on Monday. Defensor comes into the match with a mixed bag of results, having secured a win, a loss, and three draws in their last five outings. In contrast, River Plate has struggled for consistency, recording two draws and three defeats in the same period. Historically, River Plate has dominated this fixture, winning seven of the last ten encounters, which could weigh heavily on the home side's confidence. One interesting angle to consider is the potential for goals in this match. Both teams have shown vulnerabilities in defence, with River Plate conceding in their last five matches. Additionally, the odds for both teams to score (BTTS) are set at 2.1, suggesting that bookmakers expect an open game. With Defensor's home advantage and River's shaky form, this match could see both teams finding the net, making BTTS a compelling bet. Expect a competitive game that could go either way, but with the historical edge leaning towards River Plate.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Peñarol | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 1 | Peñarol | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 1 |  Liverpool | 15 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 32 |
| 2 |  Defensor Sporting | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 14 |
| 2 |  Cerro Largo | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2 |  Juventud | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 15 |
| 2 |  Nacional | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 31 |
| 3 |  Racing | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| 3 | Racing | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 3 | Juventud | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 30 |
| 3 |  Wanderers | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 12 |
| 4 |  Danubio | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| 4 |  Boston River | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 | Peñarol | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 27 |
| 4 |  Plaza Colonia | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 8 |
| 5 | Boston River | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 |
| 5 | Danubio | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 5 | Defensor Sporting | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 24 |
| 5 | Liverpool | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| 6 |  Atlético Progreso | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 6 |
| 6 | Racing | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 23 |
| 6 |  Cerro | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 7 | Boston River | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 22 |
| 7 |  Montevideo City Torque | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| 7 |  Miramar Misiones | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 7 |  River Plate | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| 8 | Cerro Largo | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| 8 | Miramar Misiones | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 |
| 8 | Nacional | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | Cerro Largo | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 21 |
| 9 | Defensor Sporting | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Plaza Colonia | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 19 |
| 10 | Montevideo City Torque | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 17 |
| 10 | Cerro | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 11 | River Plate | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 11 | Atlético Progreso | 15 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 15 |
| 12 | Cerro | 15 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 14 |
| 12 | Wanderers | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 13 | Plaza Colonia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 13 | Wanderers | 15 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 12 |
| 14 | Danubio | 15 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 12 |
| 14 | Montevideo City Torque | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 15 | Miramar Misiones | 15 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 12 |
| 15 | Atlético Progreso | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | River Plate | 15 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 10 |
| 16 | Juventud | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 11, 2025 | Defensor Sporting | 1–0 | River Plate | Primera Division |
| June 1, 2025 | River Plate | 1–2 | Defensor Sporting | Primera Division |
| February 8, 2025 | River Plate | 0–1 | Defensor Sporting | Primera Division |
| October 16, 2024 | River Plate | 0–1 | Defensor Sporting | Primera Division |
| July 19, 2024 | Defensor Sporting | 0–1 | River Plate | Primera Division |
| April 14, 2024 | Defensor Sporting | 2–1 | River Plate | Primera Division |
| November 30, 2023 | Defensor Sporting | 0–1 | River Plate | Primera Division |
| June 24, 2023 | River Plate | 1–1 | Defensor Sporting | Primera Division |
| April 30, 2023 | River Plate | 0–4 | Defensor Sporting | Primera Division |
| September 11, 2022 | River Plate | 0–1 | Defensor Sporting | Primera Division |