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On February 22, 2026, Penarol hosts Deportivo Maldonado in an intriguing fixture of the Primera Division - Apertura at Montevideo’s Estadio Centenario. The main lean favors Penarol, especially considering their recent form and home advantage. For bettors, this match offers valuable betting opportunities based on form, previous head-to-heads, and tactical setups.
These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match.
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 6 | W W |
| 4 |
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39 | 25 | 6 | 8 | 70 | 37 | 33 | 81 | L W W W L |
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MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Home | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Away | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| Home | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| Away | 0% | 100% | 0% |
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MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Home | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Away | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50% | 50% | 0% |
| Home | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Away | 0% | 100% | 0% |
Penarol's recent form shows they are undefeated in their last two fixtures, with a solid 4-0 away win and a narrow 2-1 home victory. Deportivo Maldonado, however, has demonstrated solid defensive resilience, with clean sheets in recent away matches and a strengthened squad. Injuries and tactical setups suggest a close contest, but Penarol's goal-scoring edge and home advantage could be decisive.
Penarol's squad boasts a productive attack with Gonzalez and H. Hernandez likely to start, providing multiple goal threats. Deportivo Maldonado features a resilient defensive line led by H. Menosse and Juan Martin Ginzo. Injuries are minimal, ensuring both teams' key players are fit for this important fixture.
If Penarol scores first in the upcoming match against Deportivo Maldonado, they are highly likely to maintain control, given their strong recent form and previous head-to-head performances where they often took the lead early on. A level at halftime could favor the draw or away team, but Penarol’s historical resilience suggests they could secure the win in the second half, especially considering their higher success rate in recent matches.
Penarol often presses aggressively and creates numerous chances from their wings, which could lead to multiple goals. Deportivo Maldonado relies heavily on disciplined defense and set-pieces to score. Bet on high-tempo gameplay leading to over 1.5 goals in the second half, leveraging Penarol’s attacking style.
See below all the main information for this match.
The match is scheduled for February 22, 2026, at the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo, as part of the Primera Division - Apertura. Penarol, playing at home, is considered the favorite, with high confidence in their potential to win.
Penarol has a strong recent record, especially at home, with a series of wins and a good form in the league. Deportivo Maldonado also shows good form and resilience in recent away matches, making this an exciting and closely contested fixture.
One of the key betting angles is the Double Chance - Home or Draw, which has a very attractive odd of 1.10. Penarol’s recent home performances suggest they are likely to avoid defeat, providing value in this market.