Liverpool vs Penarol Prediction: Penarol Leading the Table Standings

In the upcoming fixture of the Uruguayan Primera Division, Matchday 8, Liverpool FC will be up against CA Penarol at the Estadio Belvedere in Montevideo. According to the table standings of today, Penarol stands at the top of the points table with 5 wins and 17 points from 5 matches played. On the other hand, Liverpool FC stands 9th with just 2 wins and 9 points from 7 matches played. Liverpool FC and Club Atletico Penarol last played in September 2022, and Penarol won (0-1). 

Going in the matchup, the two sides might bring their previous meetings into consideration. However, this is a fresh new season; the upcoming matchup is likely to end with much similar results from the past. From the last 5 matches played between the two, Penarol has won thrice, and Liverpool has stood successful in only one match. Moreover, the game total has also remained under 2.5 goals in 3 of the last 5 matches played. 

Liverpool FC has tried to stay consistent in the matchup; however, the journey has been tricky this season. In the last match against Montevideo City, Maicol Cabrera managed to find the net in the 82nd minute of play. Liverpool FC is likely to stick to the previous match’s game plan, making robust substitutions in the 2nd of half of play. In the last 5 matches played, Liverpool has scored 9 goals, averaging about 1.95 goals per game. If Liverpool FC continues with this consistent average, the opposition might face problems in scoring. With the likes of Miguel Samudio and Luciano Rodriguez in the lineup, Liverpool FC will be looking to strike early in the peace. 

Going in the matchup, Club Atletico Penarol is coming off a win against River Plate (1-0) and a draw against Montevideo City (2-2). In the last match against River Plate, Sebastian Rodriguez scored the only goal of the match in the 48th minute of play. Coach Alfredo Arias will be confident that his boys will continue striking the ball at crucial stages of the game. With the likes of Matias Arezo, Pedro Milans, and Ignacio Laquintana in the lineup, Penarol is likely to strike against Liverpool. Penarol has scored 11 goals in the last 5 matches played, averaging about 2.1 goals per game. Hence, we can expect at least 2 goals from Penarol.

Though Liverpool FC is playing in its home conditions, Penarol is coming off an unbeaten run with three wins, and 2 draws from the last 5 matches played. I am predicting a high-scoring matchup, as Liverpool has allowed goals in its last 5 matches. Secondly, the final scoreline is expected to be 1-2 or even 2-2 if Liverpool manages to produce an equalizer. 

• CA Penarol to Win for 2.00
• Total Over 2.5 for 2.15
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 1.87