Defensor Sporting vs Nacional Football Stats

📍 Primera Division, Uruguay
🕒 Saturday 21st March, 00:00 GMT

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Over 8.5 Corners

Defensor Sporting sit 10th in the table after 4 games, averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per home match this season. Nacional are 8th after 3 games, averaging 1.7 scored and 2.4 conceded on the road. Defensor Sporting have won 4/10 home games (40%) this season; Nacional have won 3/10 on the road (30%). There's no dominant edge either way.

Nacional have featured in high-scoring away games this season — Over 2.5 Goals in 90% of their away fixtures (9/10). Defensor Sporting are lower at home (30%, 3/10), averaging 1.2 scored and 1.1 conceded.

Nacional regularly see both teams score in away fixtures (90%, 9/10). Defensor Sporting are lower at home (50%, 5/10) — they've conceded in 60% of home games, which keeps BTTS in play.

Nacional are involved in high-corner games on the road (10+ corners in 70% of away fixtures, 7/10). Defensor Sporting are lower at home (60%), but the visitors' style tends to push the total up.

Our Prediction: Over 8.5 Corners — Defensor Sporting see 9+ corners in 60% of home games, Nacional in 70% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

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League Table

The full Primera Division table for the 2026 season, with Defensor Sporting (10th) and Nacional (8th) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

Primera Division 2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Racing 17 10 5 2 24:14 +10 35
2 Deportivo Maldonado 17 10 3 4 28:18 +10 33
3 Peñarol 17 10 3 4 27:17 +10 33
4 Albion 17 8 5 4 26:17 +9 29
5 Nacional A 17 9 1 7 29:22 +7 28
6 Central Español 17 8 3 6 25:24 +1 27
7 Montevideo City Torque 17 7 5 5 25:19 +6 26
8 Wanderers 17 6 4 7 17:22 -5 22
9 Defensor Sporting H 17 5 6 6 14:15 -1 21
10 Liverpool 17 5 6 6 21:20 +1 21
11 Cerro Largo 17 6 2 9 19:20 -1 20
12 Boston River 17 6 2 9 18:24 -6 20
13 Danubio 16 4 6 6 18:24 -6 18
14 Juventud 16 5 3 8 19:22 -3 18
15 Cerro 17 3 4 10 10:28 -18 13
16 Atlético Progreso 17 2 4 11 13:27 -14 10

Team Form

Nacional have lost 60% of their away matches this season, while Defensor Sporting have been more solid at home (30% losses). The home side may find it easier to impose themselves.

Defensor Sporting (Home Form) Nacional (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 4 (40%) 3 (30%)
Drawn 3 (30%) 1 (10%)
Lost 3 (30%) 6 (60%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Nacional regularly see both teams score in away matches (90%), while Defensor Sporting are lower at home (50%). The visitors are likely to score, but a home reply is less guaranteed.

Defensor Sporting (Home Form) Nacional (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 5 (50%) 9 (90%)

Match Goals

Nacional regularly feature in high-scoring away games (Over 2.5 in 90%), while Defensor Sporting are lower at home (30%). The visitors' attacking output suggests multiple goals are likely.

Over Goals

Defensor Sporting (Home Form) Nacional (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 9 (90%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals 7 (70%) 10 (100%)
Over 2.5 Goals 3 (30%) 9 (90%)
Over 3.5 Goals 1 (10%) 6 (60%)

Under Goals

Defensor Sporting (Home Form) Nacional (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 1 (10%) 0 (0%)
Under 1.5 Goals 3 (30%) 0 (0%)
Under 2.5 Goals 7 (70%) 1 (10%)
Under 3.5 Goals 9 (90%) 4 (40%)

Team Goals

Defensor Sporting have scored 2+ goals in 10% of home games this season, Nacional in 20% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Defensor Sporting (Home Form) Nacional (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 8 (80%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 3 (30%) 6 (60%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 1 (10%) 2 (20%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Goals Conceded

Defensor Sporting (Home Form) Nacional (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 6 (60%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 3 (30%) 7 (70%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 1 (10%) 5 (50%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 1 (10%) 2 (20%)

Goal Totals

Defensor Sporting (Home Form) Nacional (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 12 (1.2 avg) 17 (1.7 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 11 (1.1 avg) 24 (2.4 avg)

Match Corners

Nacional frequently reach high corner counts away from home (70%), while Defensor Sporting are lower at home (60%). The visitors may create the majority of set-piece opportunities.

Defensor Sporting (Home Form) Nacional (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 8 (80%) 7 (70%)
Over 8.5 Corners 6 (60%) 7 (70%)
Over 9.5 Corners 6 (60%) 7 (70%)
Over 10.5 Corners 4 (40%) 3 (30%)
Over 11.5 Corners 4 (40%) 3 (30%)
Over 12.5 Corners 0 (0%) 2 (20%)

Team Corners

Defensor Sporting have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 30% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 10% of home matches.

Nacional have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 30% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 40% of away matches.

Corners Won

Defensor Sporting (Home Form) Nacional (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 6 (60%) 6 (60%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 5 (50%) 4 (40%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 3 (30%) 3 (30%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 1 (10%) 1 (10%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 0 (0%) 1 (10%)

Corners Conceded

Defensor Sporting (Home Form) Nacional (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 5 (50%) 5 (50%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 4 (40%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 4 (40%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 2 (20%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 2 (20%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between Defensor Sporting and Nacional. Historical meetings can reveal patterns in how these sides match up — use this alongside the current form and stats above for a fuller picture before placing a bet.

09 Nov 2025
Defensor Sporting
1 – 1 HT: 1-0
Nacional
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
18 May 2025
Nacional
2 – 1 HT: 0-0
Defensor Sporting
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
06 Dec 2024
Nacional
2 – 2 HT: 0-0
Defensor Sporting
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
21 Sep 2024
Nacional
1 – 1 HT: 0-1
Defensor Sporting
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
10 Mar 2024
Defensor Sporting
3 – 3 HT: 1-1
Nacional
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
04 Dec 2023
Nacional
1 – 0 HT: 0-0
Defensor Sporting
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
07 May 2023
Defensor Sporting
2 – 2 HT: 1-1
Nacional
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
08 Oct 2022
Nacional
1 – 1 HT: 1-0
Defensor Sporting
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
13 Jun 2022
Defensor Sporting
0 – 1 HT: 0-0
Nacional
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
14 May 2022
Defensor Sporting
0 – 2 HT: 0-1
Nacional
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Defensor Sporting vs Nacional across a range of markets — full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change — always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Defensor Sporting 4.3
Draw 3.4
Nacional 1.9

Half Time Result

Defensor Sporting 4.85
Draw 2.05
Nacional 2.62

Double Chance

Defensor Sporting or Draw 1.78
Defensor Sporting or Nacional 1.31
Draw or Nacional 1.2

Both Teams to Score

Yes 2.02
No 1.89

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.36
Over 2.5 2.34
Over 3.5 4.4
Under 1.5 3.2
Under 2.5 1.72
Under 3.5 1.26

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.45
Over 1.5 3.3

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.48
Over 9.5 1.67
Over 10.5 2.38
Over 11.5 2.45

Defensor Sporting Goals

Over 0.5 1.57
Over 1.5 3.4

Nacional Goals

Over 0.5 1.25
Over 1.5 2.22

Today's Football Acca

Statistical picks combined into a daily accumulator. Each selection backed by match data and recent form analysis.

⚽ Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca
  • Breiðablik / Augn U19 vs FH / ÍH U19 20:30 BST | U19 League, Iceland Breiðablik / Augn U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/6 home matches this season · FH / ÍH U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/5 away matches this season · Odds: 1.3
    91% combined
  • Tartu Welco vs Nõmme Kalju U21 17:00 BST | Esiliiga A, Estonia Tartu Welco have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/5 home matches this season · Nõmme Kalju U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 4/5 away matches this season · Odds: 1.22
    90% combined
  • SønderjyskE U19 vs Nordsjaelland U19 15:00 BST | U19 League, Denmark SønderjyskE U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/12 home matches this season · Nordsjaelland U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/12 away matches this season · Odds: 1.28
    79% combined
  • Kyzyl-Zhar vs Zhetysu 12:00 BST | Premier League, Kazakhstan Kyzyl-Zhar have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/6 home matches this season · Zhetysu have seen over 2.5 goals in 4/6 away matches this season · Odds: 2.2
    75% combined
Acca odds (approx) 4.47
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Defensor Sporting vs Nacional Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Defensor Sporting vs Nacional?

Over 8.5 Corners — Defensor Sporting see 9+ corners in 60% of home games, Nacional in 70% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

Which team is likely to win, Defensor Sporting or Nacional?

Defensor Sporting have a slight form edge at home (40% wins) over Nacional on the road (30% wins) in Primera Division. Home advantage could be the deciding factor.

Will both teams score in the match between Defensor Sporting and Nacional?

Possibly — Nacional regularly see both teams score away (90%), while Defensor Sporting are lower at home (50%). The visitors are likely to score, but a home reply is less guaranteed.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Defensor Sporting and Nacional?

Possibly — Nacional regularly feature in high-scoring away games (Over 2.5 in 90%), while Defensor Sporting are lower at home (30%). The visitors' attacking output suggests multiple goals are likely.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Defensor Sporting or Nacional?

Nacional have the stronger away scoring record — 2+ goals in 20% of away games compared to Defensor Sporting's 10% at home. The visitors may be the more productive side.

Will there be many corners in the match between Defensor Sporting and Nacional?

Possibly — Nacional frequently reach high corner counts away (70%), while Defensor Sporting are lower at home (60%). The visitors may create the majority of set-piece opportunities.

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