Tonight at 21:30 (Argentina time), Defensor Sporting and Nacional will clash at the Luis Franzini Stadium in the seventh round of the Apertura. This match is vital for both teams as they aim to secure points for their standings.
How Defensor Sporting and Nacional Arrive
In their last outing, Nacional came out on top by defeating Wanderers 2-0, while Defensor Sporting faced a setback, losing to Deportivo Maldonado. The home team is eager to correct the mistakes from their previous match and return to winning ways.
Recent Results for Defensor Sporting in the Apertura
Defensor Sporting is keen to bounce back from their defeat against Deportivo Maldonado, having recorded 2 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw in their recent matches, netting 3 goals while conceding an equal number.
Recent Results for Nacional in the Apertura
Nacional’s recent form includes 1 win, 1 draw, and 2 losses, scoring 5 goals and allowing 5 in their last matches. They currently seek to build momentum from their victory over Wanderers.
Historically, the last five encounters between these two sides in the league have seen the visiting team, Nacional, winning twice and drawing three times. Their last meeting took place on November 9, during the Uruguay – Clausura Tournament 2025, ending in a 1-1 draw.
At the moment, Defensor Sporting occupies the ninth position in the standings with 8 points (2 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses), while Nacional stands eighth with 10 points (3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses).
Looking ahead, Defensor Sporting will face their fierce rivals, Danubio, in a highly anticipated match on March 26 at 16:00 (Argentina time) at the María Mincheff de Lazaroff Stadium. The referee for tonight’s match will be Gustavo Tejera.
Upcoming Fixtures for Defensor Sporting in the Apertura
- Date 8: vs Danubio: March 26 – 16:00 (Argentina time)
- Date 9: vs Albion: March 29 – 16:00 (Argentina time)
- Date 10: vs Cerro: Date and time to be confirmed
- Date 11: vs Boston River: Date and time to be confirmed
- Date 12: vs Racing (U): Date and time to be confirmed
Upcoming Fixtures for Nacional in the Apertura
- Date 8: vs Cerro Largo: March 24 – 20:30 (Argentina time)
- Date 9: vs MC Torque: March 28 – 19:30 (Argentina time)
- Date 10: vs Central Español: Date and time to be confirmed
- Date 11: vs Deportivo Maldonado: Date and time to be confirmed
- Date 12: vs Liverpool (U): Date and time to be confirmed
Match Times in Different Countries
- Argentina and Chile (Santiago): 21:30
- Colombia and Peru: 19:30
- Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico, and Nicaragua: 18:30
- Venezuela: 20:30