This evening at 20:30 (Argentina time), Nacional will take on Cerro Largo at the Gran Parque Central for Matchday 8 of the Apertura tournament.
Current Form of Nacional and Cerro Largo
Cerro Largo arrives at this match brimming with confidence following their recent victory. Conversely, Nacional aims to bounce back after suffering a defeat in their last match in the league.
Nacional’s Recent Results in the Apertura
Nacional faced a tough match against Defensor Sporting at Luis Franzini, where they were unable to secure a win. Their recent form has been inconsistent, with 2 wins and 2 losses, conceding 6 goals while managing to score 5 across their last fixtures.
Cerro Largo’s Recent Results in the Apertura
In their previous encounter, Cerro Largo triumphed over Deportivo Maldonado with a 3-1 scoreline. However, their recent streak has been mixed, with 1 win and 3 losses, conceding 6 goals while also finding the back of the net 6 times.
Historically, Nacional has a solid edge, remaining unbeaten in their last 5 clashes against Cerro Largo in league play. Their most recent meeting occurred on October 4th during the 2025 Torneo Clausura, where Nacional claimed a 2-1 victory.
Nacional currently sits in the 10th position with 10 points (3 wins, 1 draw, 3 losses), while Cerro Largo occupies 11th place with 9 points (3 wins, 4 losses).
The match will be officiated by referee Leodán González Cabrera.
Upcoming Matches for Nacional and Cerro Largo in the Apertura
Nacional’s upcoming fixtures include: Match 9 vs MC Torque on March 28 at 19:30 (Argentina time), Match 10 vs Central Español (date and time to be confirmed), Match 11 vs Deportivo Maldonado (date and time to be confirmed), Match 12 vs Liverpool (U) (date and time to be confirmed), Match 13 vs Danubio (date and time to be confirmed).
Cerro Largo’s future matches consist of: Match 9 vs Danubio on March 30 at 18:00 (Argentina time), Match 10 vs Albion (date and time to be confirmed), Match 11 vs Cerro (date and time to be confirmed), Match 12 vs Boston River (date and time to be confirmed), Match 13 vs Racing (U) (date and time to be confirmed).
Match Timing by Region
Argentina and Chile (Santiago): 20:30 hours
Colombia and Peru: 18:30 hours
Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico, and Nicaragua: 17:30 hours
Venezuela: 19:30 hours