Today, at 16:00 (Argentina time), Defensor Sporting will take on Albion in a pivotal encounter for Matchday 9 of the Apertura at the Luis Franzini Stadium.
Team Form Ahead of the Match
Albion comes into this match on the back of a win and is eager to keep their momentum going. Meanwhile, the home side, Defensor Sporting, looks to turn things around after a recent draw.
Recent Apertura Results for Defensor Sporting
Defensor Sporting recently drew 0-0 against Danubio. Their recent form has been inconsistent, recording 1 win, 2 losses, and 1 draw. They have conceded 3 goals while managing only 2 in their favor.
Recent Apertura Results for Albion
Albion secured a victory of 2-1 against Wanderers in their last outing. Over the last 4 matches, they have achieved 1 win, 1 draw, and 2 losses, netting 6 goals while allowing 7.
The historical matchup favors the home team, with Defensor Sporting winning the last 2 encounters against Albion. The most recent clash in this tournament occurred on October 1st, 2022, during the Uruguay – Torneo Clausura, where Defensor Sporting triumphed 2-0.
Defensor Sporting currently sits in 9th place with 12 points (3 Wins, 3 Draws, 2 Losses), whereas Albion is in 11th place, totaling 11 points (3 Wins, 2 Draws, 3 Losses).
Esteban Guerra has been appointed as the match referee.
Upcoming Fixtures for Defensor Sporting in the Apertura
Matchday 10: vs Cerro – April 5, 15:30 (Argentina time)
Matchday 11: vs Boston River – April 11, 15:30 (Argentina time)
Matchday 12: vs Racing (U) – Date and time to be confirmed
Matchday 13: vs Progreso – Date and time to be confirmed
Matchday 14: vs Peñarol – Date and time to be confirmed
Upcoming Fixtures for Albion in the Apertura
Matchday 10: vs Cerro Largo – April 5, 10:00 (Argentina time)
Matchday 11: vs MC Torque – April 11, 10:00 (Argentina time)
Matchday 12: vs Central Español – Date and time to be confirmed
Matchday 13: vs Deportivo Maldonado – Date and time to be confirmed
Matchday 14: vs Nacional – Date and time to be confirmed
Match Time for Defensor Sporting and Albion by Country
Argentina and Chile (Santiago): 16:00 hours
Colombia and Peru: 14:00 hours
Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico, and Nicaragua: 13:00 hours
Venezuela: 15:00 hours