Peñarol will host Cerro today at 19:30 (Argentina time) at the Estadio Campeón del Siglo for the 7th round of the Apertura tournament.
Recent Performances of Peñarol and Cerro
After clinching a victory in the previous match, Peñarol is optimistic and seeks to replicate that success. In their last outing, they triumphed 1-0 over Albion. Overall, Peñarol’s last four matches have shown mixed results, with 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss – scoring 6 goals while conceding 4.
Cerro, on the other hand, comes into this match looking for a much-needed win after suffering a 0-1 defeat against Progreso in their last encounter. Their form has been shaky with two losses and two draws in their last four matches, only managing to score 2 goals but conceding 7.
Notably, Cerro has yet to gain a single point as visitors in this tournament, suffering defeat in every match they have played away from home.
Historically speaking, in the recent encounters between these two teams, Cerro holds 1 win while Peñarol has achieved 4 victories. The last clash between them occurred on October 25, ending with a 2-0 win for Cerro during the 2025 Clausura tournament.
Currently, Peñarol stands in 2nd place with 13 points (4 Wins, 1 Draw, 1 Loss), while Cerro finds itself in 16th position with just 2 points (2 Draws, 4 Losses).
The match will be officiated by referee Andrés Matonte.
Upcoming Matches for Peñarol in the Apertura
- Date 8: vs Boston River: March 25 – 20:30 (Argentina time)
- Date 9: vs Racing (U): March 29 – 19:30 (Argentina time)
- Date 10: vs Progreso: Date and time to be confirmed
- Date 11: vs Liverpool (U): Date and time to be confirmed
- Date 12: vs Juventud: Date and time to be confirmed
Upcoming Matches for Cerro in the Apertura
- Date 8: vs Juventud: March 25 – 17:00 (Argentina time)
- Date 9: vs Wanderers: March 28 – 16:00 (Argentina time)
- Date 10: vs Defensor Sporting: Date and time to be confirmed
- Date 11: vs Cerro Largo: Date and time to be confirmed
- Date 12: vs MC Torque: Date and time to be confirmed
Match Times by Country
Argentina and Chile (Santiago): 19:30 hours
Colombia and Peru: 17:30 hours
Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico (Mexico) and Nicaragua: 16:30 hours
Venezuela: 18:30 hours