Central Espanol vs Defensor Sporting Montevideo: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 May

Central Espanol

W D L W L

5th place in Apertura

2-1

17/05/2026 06:00

Defensor Sporting Montevideo

L W D W D

8th place in Apertura

Uruguay Primera Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Central Espanol vs Defensor Sporting Montevideo on 17 May 2026 (kick-off: 06:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Central Espanol vs Defensor Sporting Montevideo preview before placing your bet.

Central Espanol are currently 5th with 24 points after 15 matches.
Defensor Sporting Montevideo sit 8th with 21 points from 15 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Defensor Sporting Montevideo to win with probability 38%.
Head-to-head history favors Defensor Sporting Montevideo, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Central Espanol have one win, while 2 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

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Weather

06:00

2026-05-17

Central Espanol vs Defensor Sporting Montevideo - Prediction & Odds

Central Espanol

Defensor Sporting Montevideo

2026-05-17 06:00

STANDINGS UP TO 17/05/2026

Apertura	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Racing Club Montevideo	31	15	9	4	2	23	14	9
02 Deportivo Maldonado	29	15	9	2	4	24	16	8
03 Albion FC	28	15	8	4	3	26	16	10
04 CA Penarol	27	15	8	3	4	23	16	7
05 Central Espanol	24	15	7	3	5	23	22	1
06 Montevideo City Torque	23	15	6	5	4	22	16	6
07 Nacional Montevideo	22	15	7	1	7	26	21	5
08 Defensor Sporting Montevideo	21	15	5	6	4	13	11	2
09 Liverpool URU	20	15	5	5	5	20	18	2
10 Wanderers FC	20	15	6	2	7	16	21	-5
11 Danubio FC	18	15	4	6	5	17	21	-4
12 Cerro Largo	17	15	5	2	8	16	19	-3
13 Boston River	17	15	5	2	8	14	20	-6
14 CA Juventud	15	15	4	3	8	17	22	-5
15 Club Atletico Progreso	10	15	2	4	9	12	23	-11
16 Cerro Montevideo	10	15	2	4	9	8	24	-16

Torneo Intermedio Group A	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 CA Penarol	13	6	4	1	1	9	3	6
02 Cerro Largo	11	6	3	2	1	7	2	5
03 Cerro Montevideo	9	6	3	0	3	5	8	-3
04 Liverpool URU	8	6	2	2	2	5	5	0
05 Central Espanol	8	6	2	2	2	4	4	0
06 Racing Club Montevideo	7	6	1	4	1	3	3	0
07 Boston River	5	6	1	2	3	5	9	-4
08 Defensor Sporting Montevideo	3	6	0	3	3	4	8	-4

Torneo Intermedio Group B	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Wanderers FC	12	6	3	3	0	10	4	6
02 Montevideo City Torque	12	6	4	0	2	11	9	2
03 Deportivo Maldonado	11	6	3	2	1	12	6	6
04 Nacional Montevideo	10	6	3	1	2	6	7	-1
05 CA Juventud	7	6	2	1	3	8	11	-3
06 Club Atletico Progreso	6	6	2	0	4	5	9	-4
07 Albion FC	5	6	1	2	3	4	6	-2
08 Danubio FC	3	6	0	3	3	3	7	-4
09 Unknown	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
10 Unknown	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Head To Head

08/03/2026 16:00

Defensor Sporting Montevideo

0 - 0

Central Espanol

URU D1

02/10/2025 16:30

Defensor Sporting Montevideo

2 - 0

Central Espanol

U Cup

04/10/2021 17:00

Central Espanol

1 - 0

Defensor Sporting Montevideo

URU D2

25/06/2021 17:15

Defensor Sporting Montevideo

4 - 0

Central Espanol

URU D2

21/04/2013 12:00

Defensor Sporting Montevideo

2 - 1

Central Espanol

URU D1

28/10/2012 05:15

Central Espanol

1 - 1

Defensor Sporting Montevideo

URU D1

Central Espanol

17%

Draw

33%

Defensor Sporting Montevideo

50%

Central Espanol Last 6 matches

09/05/2026 14:25

Central Espanol 2 - 0 Racing Club Montevideo URU D1

03/05/2026 08:00

Boston River 2 - 1 Central Espanol URU D1

26/04/2026 06:00

Central Espanol 3 - 1 Cerro Montevideo URU D1

17/04/2026 16:00

Albion FC 6 - 1 Central Espanol URU D1

12/04/2026 06:00

Central Espanol 2 - 2 Danubio FC URU D1

03/04/2026 16:30

Nacional Montevideo 0 - 1 Central Espanol URU D1

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Defensor Sporting Montevideo

10/05/2026 06:55

Defensor Sporting Montevideo 1 - 2 CA Juventud URU D1

04/05/2026 15:30

CA Penarol 1 - 1 Defensor Sporting Montevideo URU D1

27/04/2026 15:30

Defensor Sporting Montevideo 1 - 0 Club Atletico Progreso URU D1

18/04/2026 12:00

Racing Club Montevideo 1 - 1 Defensor Sporting Montevideo URU D1

11/04/2026 11:30

Defensor Sporting Montevideo 2 - 0 Boston River URU D1

05/04/2026 11:25

Cerro Montevideo 1 - 0 Defensor Sporting Montevideo URU D1

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

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Played games

Central Espanol

Defensor Sporting Montevideo

137

Goals

Scored

103

Avg. per game

1.34

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.03

Scored

187

Avg. per game

1.36

Conceded

152

Avg. per game

1.11

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 77 home matches

YesNo

59 (77%)18 (23%)

In last 77 home matches

NoYes

103 (75%)34 (25%)

Central Espanol

Recent matches

Defensor Sporting Montevideo

Under /Over

(67%)30 15(33%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(27%)12 33(73%)

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

/Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Central Espanol

Defensor Sporting Montevideo

Shots

Central Espanol

Total shots

7.73 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Defensor Sporting Montevideo

Total shots

9.35 avg / game

Blocked

12 total

Avg. 4.00

Central Espanol Pass Defensor Sporting Montevideo

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

1236

Avg. 412 / game

Accurate

73%

Ball possession

53%

TOTAL ATTACKS

Central Espanol

7031

Avg. 91.31 / game

Defensor Sporting Montevideo

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

Defensor Sporting Montevideo

8189

Avg. 59.77 / game

OTHERS

Central Espanol

Played games

Defensor Sporting Montevideo

137

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.32

Clean sheets

0.34

3.90

300

Corners

619

4.52

0.00

Throw-ins

0.22

0.00

Offsides

0.12

0.00

GK saves

144

1.05

Central Espanol

DISCIPLINARY

Defensor Sporting Montevideo

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.57

198

317

2.31

0.19

0.13

0.00

Fouls

0.49

0.00

Tackles

0.39

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How We Build the Central Espanol vs Defensor Sporting Montevideo Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Central Espanol vs Defensor Sporting Montevideo on 17 May 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Uruguay Primera Division fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Central Espanol vs Defensor Sporting Montevideo Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Central Espanol's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Defensor Sporting Montevideo's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Uruguay Primera Division Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Uruguay Primera Division standings and the Uruguay Primera Division form table to understand exactly where Central Espanol and Defensor Sporting Montevideo sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Uruguay Primera Division predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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