Danubio vs Defensor Sporting Prediction: Defensor Looking to Finish the Apertura Fixtures on a High

In the upcoming fixture of the Uruguayan Primera Division, Matchday 15, Danubio will be hosting Defensor Sporting at the Jardines del Hipodromo stadium in Montevideo. According to the table standings of today, Danubio stands 13th with 3 wins and 14 points, whereas Defensor Sporting stands 3rd with 6 wins and 24 points. The two teams last met in March this year and Danubio won (3-4). From the last five matches played, Defensor Sporting has won twice, whereas Danubio has just been successful once. Continue reading to find out more about the upcoming matchup in Jardines del Hipodromo stadium. 

Danubio - Has Lost Four of the Last Five Matches Played (LDLLL)

Going in the matchup, Danubio is coming off a defeat against La Luz (3-1), in which Santiago Romero scored the only goal for Danubio in the 71st minute of play. Coach Esteban Conde will be looking forward to emphasizing on the fact that his side is conceding ample goals compared to the scoring. With Fernandez, May, and Techera leading the attack, Danubio might be calling for some reinforcements. In the last five matches played, Danubio has lost four and drawn just a fixture. Talking about the goal scoring, Danubio has scored just 4 goals, averaging 0.8 goals. Whereas, Danubio has conceded 10 goals, averaging 2.00 goals per game. Hence, its quite clear that Danubio will have to improve its defense in order to pressure the opposition. 

Defensor Sporting - Has Remained Unbeaten in the Last Three Matches (DWDLD)

With three draws, one win, and a defeat in the last five matches played, Defensor will be looking forward to ending the Apertura on a high. In the last outing against Nacional (2-2), Leonardo Barica scored all-important equalizer in the 70th minute of play. In the last five matches played, Defensor Sporting scored 8 goals and conceded 5. Hence, the scoring average is 1.60 goals per game, whereas the conceding average is 1.00 goals per game. In the last two away matches, Defensor has lost to Boston River (1-0) and a win against River Plate (0-4), in which Joaquin Valiente, Lucas Agazzi, and Adrian Balboa scored goals. 

Expert Betting Tips

Moving forward in the Uruguayan contest, Danubio is experiencing poor game form, making the opposition a starting favorite. With terrific scoring in home and away matches, Defensor will be looking forward to scoring 2 or more goals. The match total is likely to be over 2.5 goals, and both sides to score, as Defensor has allowed goals in 4 of the last 5 matches. 

• Defensor Sporting to Win for 2.37
• Total Over 2.5 for 2.145
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.85