On Matchday 6 of Group A in the Intermedio tournament, Defensor Sporting will go head-to-head with Cerro today at 20:00 (Argentina time) at the Luis Franzini Stadium.
Current Form of Defensor Sporting and Cerro
The visiting team, Cerro, hopes to replicate its recent success and secure another three points. Meanwhile, the home side, Defensor Sporting, is looking to bounce back after their last match ended in a draw.
Defensor Sporting’s Recent Results in the Intermedio
Defensor Sporting enters this match following a goalless draw, 0-0, against Wanderers. They have had mixed results recently, with 1 loss and 3 victories in their last 4 matches. In this period, they’ve conceded 8 goals while scoring 9.
Cerro’s Recent Results in the Intermedio
Cerro comes into this fixture after a victory against Cerro Largo, winning 2-1. Their previous outings show varied results with 1 win, 2 draws, and 1 loss. They have scored a total of 6 goals while allowing 5 goals against.
The teams have demonstrated contrasting performances when playing at home versus away. Defensor Sporting has been strong at home, achieving their second consecutive win at the Luis Franzini Stadium. Conversely, Cerro has struggled on the road, with all their away matches ending in draws.
In their last 5 league appearances, the home team has won 2 and drawn 3. The last time these two sides met in this tournament was on April 14, when Defensor Sporting triumphed 3-2.
Santiago Motta has been appointed as the referee for this match.
Upcoming Matches for Defensor Sporting and Cerro in the Intermedio
Defensor Sporting will face Plaza Colonia in Matchday 7, with date and time to be confirmed. Cerro will meet Peñarol in their next game, also with date and time yet to be announced.
Match Timing by Country
Argentina: 20:00 hours
Colombia and Peru: 18:00 hours
Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico, and Nicaragua: 17:00 hours
Venezuela and Chile (Santiago): 19:00 hours