Cerro Largo vs Montevideo City tips and predictions

Various opinions expected in Primera Division

With 25 Primera Division points, third placed Cerro Largo host sixth placed Montevideo City. The visitors are lurking in their shadows with 21 points.

Take a second look if you think this match's outcome is obvious. The impulse is to back a home win but they could slip up here. They can get the job done though.

For Cerro Largo to come through this challenge they'll need to build on the positives of their recent displays. The hosts have had 6 wins in their last 11 matches. It could also be significant that the travelling side has pulled up short at times. They've lost 4 of their last 8 matches, away and at home. That just might not be suitable preparation for this.

The hosts have built up a head of steam in their previous performances. Cerro Largo have scored at least once in 13 of their recent 14 matches and that attitude has been backed up from numbers one to eleven. At the back they have conceded no more than once in 17 of their last 19 games.

At certain times Montevideo City have lacked foundations under pressure. They have conceded two or more goals in 10 of their last 20 matches. It's a trend that might have warranted the hairdryer treatment and they'll likely be improvements ahead of this game.

The clash does have an anything could happen feel about it though. So don't rule out the stalemate. Most observers believe that neither side will keep a clean sheet during this match as the teams are nicely matched. It is not obvious where the value is in the Both Teams To Score options. However, the Yes BTTS bet seems sensible.