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10 May 2026 at 23:30Gran Parque Central, Montevideo
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Away

Cerro

Referee: J. Feres

Match Summary

Club Nacional defeated Cerro 4:0. The match was played in Primera División - Apertura 2026. Goals were scored by Maximiliano Gómez 20′, Maximiliano Gómez 28′ (pen.), Maximiliano Gómez 62′ (pen.), Pável Núñez 88′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Club Nacional made 5 substitutions, Cerro made 4.

Match Events

Key match events between Club Nacional and Cerro — 4 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.

Kick Off
28′
Half Time
46′
Nahuel SoriaCristian Barros
55′
Jairo AmaroSebastián Cristóforo
62′
63′
Damián SuárezAugusto Cambón
Maximiliano SilveraGonzalo Carneiro
71′
Baltasar BarciaRodrigo Martínez
78′
Juan De los SantosTomas Veron Lupi
78′
80′
Matías OcampoSantiago Paiva
Lucas RodríguezJuan Ignacio Garcia
87′
Maximiliano GómezPável Núñez
87′
Pável Núñez
88′
Full Time

Lineups

Club Nacional lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under Jorge Bava, while Cerro deployed a 5-3-2 under Alejandro Apud.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Club Nacional is 6.82, compared to — for Cerro. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Club Nacional's highest-rated starter is Luis Mejía (7.52), while Cerro's best-rated player is —.

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Club Nacional have contributed 6 goals and 1 assists this season, led by Maximiliano Gómez (3G). Cerro's starters account for 0 goals and 0 assists, spearheaded by —. Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Club Nacional deploy 4 defenders rated 6.84 on average, against Cerro's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Club Nacional field 4 midfielders averaging 6.61, versus Cerro's 5 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Club Nacional start 2 forward(s) averaging 6.83, compared to 1 for Cerro averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 69% for Club Nacional and —% for Cerro. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Club Nacional's starters have collected 7 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for Cerro. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Club Nacional's starting XI is 26.9 (youngest: Agustín Dos Santos (17), oldest: Sebastián Coates (35)), while Cerro average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Club Nacional's starters average 5 league appearances each, versus 0 for Cerro. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Club Nacional4-2-3-15-3-2Cerro
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Mejía13Ancheta4Coates32Viera21Cándido10Santos23Rodrígu.30Barcia11Silvera19Santos9Gómez25Correa22Suárez5Macelli3Lima17Rodrígu.6Bregante8Miranda10Alemán31Amaro11Soria77Ocampo

Substitutes

Coach: Jorge Bava

Substitutes

Coach: Alejandro Apud

Club NacionalPosition StrengthCerro
6.82
Avg Rating
7.52Goalkeeper (1 v 1)
0G 0A0G 0A
6.84Defender (4 v 4)
2G 0A0G 0A
6.61Midfielder (4 v 5)
0G 1A0G 0A
6.83Forward (2 v 1)
4G 0A0G 0A
Club Nacional4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperLuis Mejía7.5
13DefenderEmiliano Ancheta6.8
4DefenderSebastián Coates7.22G
32DefenderTomás Viera6.8
21DefenderCamilo Cándido6.5
10MidfielderAgustín Dos Santos7.01A
23MidfielderLucas Rodríguez6.3
30MidfielderBaltasar Barcia6.7
19MidfielderJuan De los Santos6.4
11ForwardMaximiliano Silvera6.81G
9ForwardMaximiliano Gómez6.83G
Cerro5-3-2
25GoalkeeperFabrizio Correa
22DefenderDamián Suárez
3DefenderAriel Lima
17DefenderGianni Rodríguez
6DefenderFrancisco Bregante
5MidfielderAlejo Macelli
8MidfielderAgustín Miranda
10MidfielderBrahian Alemán
31MidfielderJairo Amaro
77MidfielderMatías Ocampo
11ForwardNahuel Soria

Rivalry since 2012

Club Nacional vs Cerro Head to Head Results· 26

Club Nacional and Cerro have met 26 times — Club Nacional won 17, Cerro won 4, with 5 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. Club Nacional leads the head-to-head with 17 victories from 26 meetings. A combined 70 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.69 per match (49 for the home side, 21 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 11 matches (42%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 14 games (54%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Club Nacional are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–3 in 2015.

Drawn
5
·
4
wins
Total goals
70 · 2.7/match
Both scored
11/26 · 42%
Over 2.5
14/26 · 54%

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15/10/23Primera División - Clausura
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27/02/21Primera División - Clausura
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Highest-scoring game: 43 v 2015

Recent Form

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In their last 6 matches, Club Nacional have recorded 4 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat. Cerro show 1 win, 0 draws and 5 losses from their last 6 outings.

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Match Prediction

Predicted winnerClub Nacional

Club Nacional

45%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Cerro

10%

Away win

Statistical tip

Double chance: Club Nacional or draw

38%Form63%
67%Attack33%
35%Defence65%
67%Goals33%
71%Head-to-head29%
60.3%Overall39.8%

Bookmaker Odds

13 bookmakers

Best price

Club Nacional

1.38

Unibet

Draw

5.02

Pinnacle

Cerro

8.65

1xBet

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 17 May 2026