From 19:30 (Argentina time), Peñarol will welcome Racing (U) in a key clash for the ninth round of the Apertura at the iconic Campeón del Siglo stadium.
Team Form: Peñarol and Racing (U)
Peñarol comes into this match buoyed by their last victory, eager to maintain their winning momentum. In contrast, Racing (U) seeks to recover after only managing a single point from their previous encounter and is motivated to return to winning ways.
Recent Results for Peñarol in the Apertura
Peñarol recently secured a 2-0 win against Boston River. Before this match, they recorded one draw and three victories, with the goal tally showing 8 goals scored against only 2 conceded.
Recent Results for Racing (U) in the Apertura
Racing (U) comes off a 1-1 draw with Progreso. Looking at their last four matches, they have not secured any wins, amassing a total of 7 goals scored but allowing 2 goals to slip past.
Historically, the last five encounters between these teams reveal Peñarol with 2 victories, Racing (U) with 1, and 2 matches concluding in draws. Their most recent meeting occurred on August 31, 2025, during the Uruguay – Torneo Clausura, where Peñarol emerged victorious with a score of 4-1.
Currently, Peñarol sits at the top of the table with 19 points (6 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss), while Racing (U) follows closely behind in second place with 17 points (5 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss).
Hernán Heras Acosta has been appointed as the referee for this encounter.
Upcoming Fixtures for Peñarol in the Apertura
- Round 10: vs Progreso on April 4 – 19:00 (Argentina time)
- Round 11: vs Liverpool (U) on April 13 – 20:00 (Argentina time)
- Round 12: vs Juventud – Date and time to be confirmed
- Round 13: vs Wanderers – Date and time to be confirmed
- Round 14: vs Defensor Sporting – Date and time to be confirmed
Upcoming Fixtures for Racing (U) in the Apertura
- Round 10: vs Juventud on April 4 – 10:00 (Argentina time)
- Round 11: vs Wanderers on April 12 – 18:30 (Argentina time)
- Round 12: vs Defensor Sporting – Date and time to be confirmed
- Round 13: vs Cerro Largo – Date and time to be confirmed
- Round 14: vs MC Torque – Date and time to be confirmed
Match Times for Peñarol and Racing (U) by Country
- Argentina and Chile (Santiago): 19:30 hours
- Colombia and Peru: 17:30 hours
- Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico, and Nicaragua: 16:30 hours
- Venezuela: 18:30 hours.