Cerro vs Nacional Prediction: Both Sides Looking to Make an Impact

In the upcoming fixture of the Uruguayan Primera Division, Intermediate Round, Matchday 1, Cerro will be up against Nacional at the Jardines del Hipodromo stadium in Montevideo. With both teams starting fresh and well-composed, the upcoming matchup is certainly expected to be an exciting one. The last time these two teams played against each other, the match resulted in a draw (2-2). From the last five matches played, Nacional has stood successful in four, whereas a fixture in a draw. 

C.A Cerro - Coming off a Win Against Racing (WDDDL)

Moving forward in the intermediate round, Cerro is coming off a win against Racing (1-0), in which Rodriguez scored the only goal. In the last five matches played, Cerro has secured 3 draws, a win, and a defeat. Moreover, in the last three home fixtures, Cerro has produced all three possible results. About the overall scoring, Cerro has scored 3 goals, averaging 0.60 goals per game. In contrast to the scoring average, Cerro has allowed 4 goals, averaging 0.80 goals per game. With an unbeaten run in the last four matches played, Cerro is certainly starting as favorite tomorrow. 

Expected Opening Lineup for Cerro

Darío Denis; Alan García, Hugo Magallanes, Pablo Lacoste, Alan García; Sebastián Cáceres; Gastón Pérez, Lucas Rodríguez, Cristian Tizón, Franco Faría; Dylan Mnadín.

Club Nacional de Football - Coming off a Decent Apertura Performance (LWDDW)

After finishing the Apertura season at the 2nd spot, Nacional will be looking to start positively in this new tournament. In the last match played in Libertadores against Independiente Medellin, Nacional lost (2-1) away from home. From the last five matches played, Nacional has produced 2 draws, 2 wins, and a defeat. Compared to Cerro, Nacional exhibits better match form and overall consistency. About the scoring, Nacional has scored 12 goals, averaging 2.40 goals per game. In contrast to the scoring average, Club Nacional has allowed 6 goals, averaging 1.20 goals per game. Despite managing just a win in the last four away matches played across all competitions, Nacional is likely to start positively against Cerro. 

Expected Opening Lineup for Club Nacional de Football

Sergio Rochet; Leandro Lozano, Fabián Noguera, Diego Polenta, Camilo Cándido; Yonathan Rodríguez, Diego Rodríguez; Federico Martínez, Franco Fagúndez, Diego Zabala; Ignacio Ramírez.

Expert Betting Tips

For the upcoming matchup, both teams are likely to have balanced lineups and odds of winning. Considering the previous head-to-head record against Cerro and the recent scoring average, Nacional are likely to win or the match to result in a draw. In both scenarios, both sides are likely to score, and the match total is expected to be over 2.5 goals. 

• Nacional de Football to Win for 1.53
• Total Over 2.5 for 1.95
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 1.96