Cerro Largo vs River Plate Montevideo Prediction: Can River Plate Defeat Cerro Largo with a Competitive Margin?

In the upcoming scheduled fixture of the Uruguayan Primera Division, Cerro Largo will take on River Plate at the Estadio Arquitecto Antonio Eleuterio Ubilla in Melo. Cerro Largo and River Plate will be making their presence on the field after a break of almost three months. Cerro Lago last played against Club Atletico Penarol (0-2), whereas River Plate played its last match against Montevideo City Torque (2-1). The last time these two sides played against each other was in August 2022, and River Plate won (0-5) comprehensively. 

The two sides have shared the field for 21 times, with River Plate leading the win count (11-5). Moreover, 5 matches have also ended as a draw between the two teams. Talking about the goal scoring averages, Cerro Largo has a decent goal scoring average of 1.38 goals per game against River Plate, whereas River Plate averages 2.00 goals per game against Cerro Largo in 21 games. 

For the opening home game fixture pressure will be on them. In the last 10 home games, Cerro Largo averages just 0.80 goals per game. In contrast to the goal scoring average, the conceding rate is 1.40 is relatively higher. Taking insights from the previous season, Cerro Largo averages 0.8 goals per game in its last 5 matches. Cerro Largo has evidently struggled when it comes to scoring goals. With the 2023 season just kicking off, Cerro Largo might advance in with new faces. For Cerro Largo, Lucas Correa and Christian Franco will be holding tight positions in the match. 

For the upcoming matchup, River Plate will be the certain favorites to win. River Plate leads the head-to-head and recent stats against Cerro Largo, which is why odds from different bookmakers suggest River Plate winning. If we analyze the past records of River Plate, it has a goals scoring average of 1.60 goals in away fixtures, which is quite acceptable with the conceding rate around 1.20 goals. River Plate will be targeting a comprehensive win just like the previous encounter, in which Thiago Borbas, Pablo Lopez, Matias Ocampo, and Juan Cruz De Los Santos scored.

Referring to the statistics of the two sides, the upcoming matchup is likely to be a competitive one, in which River Plate will have to attack and defend simultaneously. The game total is expected to be over 2.5 goals, as it has stayed in 7 of the last 11 matches. I will back River Plate to win, and the final scoreline of 1-2 or 1-3. 

• Total Over 2.5 for 2.36
• 1st Goal - River Plate for 1.85
• Correct Score 1-2 for 10.00