Racing CM vs Defensor Sporting Prediction: Expecting a High Scoring Encounter

In the upcoming fixture of the Uruguayan Primera Division, Matchday 9, Racing CM will be up against Defensor Sporting at the Parque Palermo in Montevideo. Going in the contest, Defensor Sporting stands 3rd in the points table with 4 wins and 15 points. Meanwhile, Racing CM stands 10th with 2 wins and 10 points from 8 matches played. The last time these two teams played against each other, Defensor won comprehensively (4-0). In the last 5 meetings between the two, Defensor has won three matches. 

Racing CM - Coming off an Unbeaten Four Matches Run (WDWDL)

Going in the matchup, Racing CM is coming off a commanding win against La Luz (1-3), in which Luis Gorocito scored the hattrick. With a formation of 4-2-3-1, Racing CM will be looking to have support from Rivero, Veron, and Alaniz in the lineup. With 7 goals scored in the last 5 matches played, averaging 1.4 goals per game. Secondly, Racing CM has won and drawn two matches from the last 5 played. Racing CM’s only defeat came against Nacional (3-1), otherwise, Racing CM has done quite well. Racing has conceded at least a goal in 5 matches, which is why Racing will be looking to keep a competitive defense.

Defensor Sporting - Coming off a Win Against Plaza Colonia (WWDLW)

Going in the matchup, Defensor Sporting is coming off a fine win against Plaza Colonia (4-0), in which Andres Ferrari scored back-to-back goals in the 32nd and 36th minutes of play. Moreover, Juan Pintado and Leandro Barcia scored goals in the second half of the play. Defensor Sporting has scored 15 goals in the last 5 matches played, averaging 3.0 goals per game. Considering the goal-scoring average of Defensor, the upcoming matchup is likely to have a high-scoring match. When playing away from home in recent matches, Defensor has won the last two away outings.

Expert Betting Tips

With a robust goal-scoring average and consistent performances in the ongoing Uruguayan Primera Division, Defensor Sporting will be starting as a favorite for winning. On the other hand, Racing CM has also stretched its unbeaten run, which makes the game equally competitive. I am predicting a comprehensive win for Defensor and the game total to be over 2.5 goals. 

• Defensor Sporting to Win for 1.90
• Total Over 2.5 for 2.165
• Individual Total 2 Over 1.5 for 3.82