Racing vs Defensor Sporting Football Stats

📍 Primera Division, Uruguay
🕒 Saturday 18th April, 20:00 BST

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Under 2.5 Goals

Racing sit 1st in the table after 10 games, averaging 1.6 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per home match this season. Defensor Sporting are 7th after 9 games, averaging 0.6 scored and 1 conceded on the road. Racing have the stronger home record this season (6/10, 60%) against a Defensor Sporting side who've won 1/10 away (10%).

Both sides have been involved in low-scoring matches this season. Racing have seen 3+ goals in only 40% of home fixtures; Defensor Sporting in 20% away. Racing average 1.6 scored and 0.9 conceded at home, Defensor Sporting 0.6 and 1 on the road — the numbers point toward a tight game.

Racing frequently see both teams score at home (60%, 6/10). Defensor Sporting are lower on the road (50%, 5/10) — they've scored in 50% of away games this season, which is the key variable.

Corner counts have been moderate to high for both sides this season — Racing see 8+ in 60% of home games, Defensor Sporting in 70% away. Over 8.5 Corners is worth considering.

Our Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals — Racing have stayed under 3 goals in 60% of home games, Defensor Sporting in 80% of away games. Both sides point toward a tight, low-scoring match.

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League Table

The full Primera Division table for the 2026 season, with Racing (1st) and Defensor Sporting (7th) 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 H 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 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 A 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

Racing hold a clear edge in home form this season (60% wins), while Defensor Sporting have been less consistent on the road (10%). Home advantage could be decisive here.

Racing (Home Form) Defensor Sporting (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 6 (60%) 1 (10%)
Drawn 3 (30%) 4 (40%)
Lost 1 (10%) 5 (50%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Racing frequently see both teams score at home (60%), while Defensor Sporting are less consistent on the road (50%). The home side are likely to score, but a reply from the visitors is less certain.

Racing (Home Form) Defensor Sporting (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 6 (60%) 5 (50%)

Match Goals

Racing have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 40% of home games, Defensor Sporting in 20% of away games. The full goals breakdown for both sides is in the table below.

Over Goals

Racing (Home Form) Defensor Sporting (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 10 (100%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals 7 (70%) 5 (50%)
Over 2.5 Goals 4 (40%) 2 (20%)
Over 3.5 Goals 2 (20%) 0 (0%)

Under Goals

Racing (Home Form) Defensor Sporting (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 0 (0%) 1 (10%)
Under 1.5 Goals 3 (30%) 5 (50%)
Under 2.5 Goals 6 (60%) 8 (80%)
Under 3.5 Goals 8 (80%) 10 (100%)

Team Goals

Racing have scored 2+ goals in 10% of home games this season, Defensor Sporting in 0% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Racing (Home Form) Defensor Sporting (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 10 (100%) 5 (50%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 4 (40%) 1 (10%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 1 (10%) 0 (0%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 1 (10%) 0 (0%)

Goals Conceded

Racing (Home Form) Defensor Sporting (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 6 (60%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 1 (10%) 1 (10%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 1 (10%) 0 (0%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 1 (10%) 0 (0%)

Goal Totals

Racing (Home Form) Defensor Sporting (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 16 (1.6 avg) 6 (0.6 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 9 (0.9 avg) 10 (1 avg)

Match Corners

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

Racing (Home Form) Defensor Sporting (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 6 (60%) 7 (70%)
Over 8.5 Corners 6 (60%) 7 (70%)
Over 9.5 Corners 6 (60%) 6 (60%)
Over 10.5 Corners 5 (50%) 5 (50%)
Over 11.5 Corners 3 (30%) 3 (30%)
Over 12.5 Corners 0 (0%) 2 (20%)

Team Corners

Racing have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 40% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 10% of home matches.

Defensor Sporting have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 20% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 40% of away matches.

Corners Won

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

Corners Conceded

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

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between Racing and Defensor Sporting. 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.

17 Aug 2025
Racing
0 – 1 HT: 0-0
Defensor Sporting
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
16 Feb 2025
Defensor Sporting
2 – 0 HT: 1-0
Racing
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
24 Oct 2024
Defensor Sporting
1 – 0 HT: 1-0
Racing
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
13 Sep 2024
Defensor Sporting
1 – 2 HT: 0-1
Racing
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
22 Jun 2024
Racing
0 – 1 HT: 0-1
Defensor Sporting
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
02 Mar 2024
Racing
1 – 2 HT: 1-1
Defensor Sporting
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
11 Nov 2023
Defensor Sporting
3 – 0 HT: 1-0
Racing
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
03 Apr 2023
Racing
0 – 1 HT: 0-0
Defensor Sporting
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
07 Sep 2022
Racing
0 – 1 HT: 0-0
Defensor Sporting
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
09 Dec 2021
Racing
0 – 0 HT: 0-0
Defensor Sporting
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Racing vs Defensor Sporting 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

Racing 2.1
Draw 2.87
Defensor Sporting 3.4

Half Time Result

Racing 3.02
Draw 2.01
Defensor Sporting 4.42

Double Chance

Racing or Draw 1.3
Racing or Defensor Sporting 1.34
Draw or Defensor Sporting 1.62

Both Teams to Score

Yes 2.16
No 1.66

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.44
Over 2.5 2.5
Over 3.5 3.85
Under 1.5 2.62
Under 2.5 1.5
Under 3.5 1.22

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.52
Over 1.5 3.5

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.23
Over 9.5 1.5
Over 10.5 2.32
Over 11.5 2.45

Racing Goals

Over 0.5 1.3
Over 1.5 2.7

Defensor Sporting Goals

Over 0.5 1.55
Over 1.5 3.87

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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Racing vs Defensor Sporting Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Racing vs Defensor Sporting?

Under 2.5 Goals — Racing have stayed under 3 goals in 60% of home games, Defensor Sporting in 80% of away games. Both sides point toward a tight, low-scoring match.

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

Racing hold a clear form advantage — they've won 60% of home games in Primera Division this season, while Defensor Sporting have won only 10% away. The home side look the stronger pick.

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

Mixed — Racing have seen BTTS in 60% of home games, Defensor Sporting in 50% of away games. The stats don't strongly point either way for this Primera Division fixture.

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

Uncertain — Racing have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 40% of home games, Defensor Sporting in 20% of away games in Primera Division. The stats don't point strongly in either direction.

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

Racing have the stronger scoring record — 2+ goals in 10% of home games compared to Defensor Sporting's 0% away. The home side look the more likely to score multiple times.

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

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

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