Primera División Apertura · Uruguay · Parque ArtigasBoston River vs Defensor Sporting prediction & analysis
Both teams to score
Fair pick · fair odds 1.80 · bookmaker 1.80 · Lost ✗
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Most likely scores
From our goals model: Boston River 1.1 – 1.2 Defensor Sporting expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our analysis
Very little separates Boston River and Defensor Sporting on our numbers – 35% for the home side, 39% for the visitors and 26% for a draw. This is a match where the price matters more than the pick.
Boston River have taken 8 points from their last 6 matches (2W 2D 2L), scoring 1.3 and conceding 1.2 per game. Defensor Sporting have 6 points from their last 6 (2W 0D 4L), averaging 1.3 scored and 1.7 conceded.
We expect around 2.3 goals (1.1 for Boston River, 1.2 for Defensor Sporting). That is close to an average game for goals: over 2.5 at 39%, both teams to score at 56%. Most likely scores: 1–1 (13%), 0–1 (12%), 1–0 (11%).
In their last 1 meeting, Boston River have won 0, Defensor Sporting have won 0 and 1 ended level, with an average of 2.0 goals per game.
Our pick is Both teams to score at a 56% chance – the bookmaker price of 1.80 is close to our fair price of 1.80.
Every market, with fair odds
| Market | Most likely | Chance | Fair odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match result | Defensor Sporting to win ✗ | 39% | 2.57 | 2.62 |
| Double chance | Either team to win ✓ | 74% | 1.35 | 1.36 |
| Both teams to score | Both teams to score ✗ | 56% | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| Over/under 1.5 goals | Over 1.5 goals ✗ | 66% | 1.52 | – |
| Over/under 2.5 goals | Under 2.5 goals ✓ | 61% | 1.64 | – |
| Over/under 3.5 goals | Under 3.5 goals ✓ | 81% | 1.24 | – |
| Half-time result | Level at half-time ✗ | 47% | 2.14 | – |
| Half-time / full-time | HT Defensor Sporting / FT Defensor Sporting ✗ | 21% | 4.73 | – |
| Correct score | Correct score 0–1 ✗ | 12% | 8.18 | – |
Form
Boston River – last 6
| 14 Oct | vs CA River Plate | 0–0 | D |
| 10 Oct | @ Wanderers | 3–1 | W |
| 4 Oct | vs Juventud | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Sep | @ Penarol | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Sep | vs Fenix | 3–2 | W |
| 19 Sep | vs Progreso | 1–2 | L |
Defensor Sporting – last 6
| 10 Oct | vs Cerro | 2–3 | L |
| 3 Oct | @ Albion FC | 2–3 | L |
| 30 Sep | vs Plaza Colonia | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Sep | vs Danubio | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Sep | @ Club Nacional | 2–3 | L |
| 13 Sep | vs Deportivo Maldonado | 1–0 | W |
Head to head
| 7 Jun 2026 | Defensor Sporting v Boston River | 1–1 |
Primera División Apertura table
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Penarol | 35 | +24 | 65 |
| 2 |  Deportivo Maldonado | 35 | +22 | 63 |
| 3 |  Atletico Torque | 35 | +18 | 63 |
| 4 |  Club Nacional | 35 | +11 | 61 |
| 5 |  Racing Montevideo | 35 | +14 | 60 |
| 6 |  Liverpool Montevideo | 35 | +16 | 59 |
| 7 |  Wanderers | 35 | -2 | 51 |
| 8 |  Albion FC | 35 | +3 | 47 |
| 9 |  Juventud | 35 | -6 | 41 |
| 10 |  Central Espanol | 35 | -13 | 41 |
| 11 |  Defensor Sporting | 35 | -8 | 39 |
| 12 |  Cerro Largo | 35 | -8 | 37 |
| 13 |  Boston River | 35 | -13 | 37 |
| 14 |  Cerro | 35 | -24 | 37 |
| 15 |  Progreso | 35 | -18 | 35 |
| 16 |  Danubio | 35 | -16 | 32 |
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What is the prediction for Boston River vs Defensor Sporting?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 56% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.80.
Who will win Boston River vs Defensor Sporting?
On our numbers Boston River have a 35% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Defensor Sporting 39%.
How many goals will there be in Boston River vs Defensor Sporting?
We expect about 2.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 39% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
When is Boston River vs Defensor Sporting?
Boston River vs Defensor Sporting (Primera División Apertura) kicks off on Saturday 17 October 2026 at 20:00 (West Africa Time) at Parque Artigas.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.