Predictions for the Primera División game Racing vs. Cerro Largo
Racing - Cerro Largo betting tip & best odds | 31.10.2026
Racing host Cerro Largo at Parque Roberto on Saturday, 31 October 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 14:00 in Matchday 13 of the Primera División. Racing sit ninth on 16 points, while Cerro Largo are 14th with nine. The hosts’ strong home record gives them the edge in this fixture.
Our betting tips for Racing vs Cerro Largo
- Racing to win (Tip 1) — odds 1.75
Racing are the stronger side in the standings and have collected four wins from five home league matches, losing only once and drawing none. Cerro Largo, by contrast, have yet to win away, with two draws and three defeats. Racing also won the most recent meeting between these sides, making the home victory the leading sports betting tip for this match. - Both teams to score: No — odds 1.67
Cerro Largo have scored only nine goals in 12 league games, and their away results suggest they may struggle to create enough chances at Parque Roberto. Racing have conceded 13 overall, but their home form has been much more convincing. The visitors’ modest scoring record makes “No” a reasonable second pick among today’s football betting tips, although Racing’s latest 3–3 draw is a reminder that goals cannot be ruled out entirely.
These betting tips today reflect the gap in the teams’ league positions and, especially, their contrasting home and away records. Racing are the more reliable choice to take all three points, while the goals market points towards at least one side being kept off the scoresheet.
Comparing the best odds
The listed prices make Racing the clear favourite: Mozzart offers 1.75 for a home win, while the draw is available at 3.50 with Paripesa and a Cerro Largo victory at 4.72 with 1win. For both teams to score, Bet365 prices “Yes” at 2.20, whereas Paripesa offers 1.67 for “No.” Those odds align with our preference for a Racing win and a match in which Cerro Largo may find scoring difficult. Our experience comparing bookmakers shows that prices and market availability can vary, so it is worth checking the latest terms before placing a bet. You can also explore our best betting sites page for more options and comparisons.
Racing performance check
Racing enter this match in ninth place with 16 points from 12 games. Their record stands at four wins, four draws and four defeats, with 15 goals scored and 13 conceded. That balance suggests a side that has been competitive overall, even if results have not been entirely consistent. Their home numbers are more persuasive: four victories and one defeat from five matches at Parque Roberto, with no draws. That strong return on home soil is a key reason to favour them here.
Their most recent outing ended in a 3–3 away draw against Defensor Sporting, a lively result that brought both attacking promise and defensive concerns. Racing have now recorded one win, one draw and three defeats across their last five matches in all competitions. That run is not ideal, but the home setting offers a chance to reset. Coach Cristian Chambián will want his team to build on its reliable home performances while avoiding the defensive lapses seen in the latest high-scoring draw.
Cerro Largo’s current form and away challenge
Cerro Largo are 14th with nine points, having won once, drawn six times and lost five of their 12 league matches. They have scored nine goals and conceded 14. The number of draws points to a team that can remain competitive, but the low win total has kept them near the bottom of the table. Their away record is particularly troubling: two draws and three defeats from five trips, with no victories so far.
There was a positive note in Cerro Largo’s latest match, a 2–0 home win over Boston River. It was a welcome result after a difficult sequence, though their overall last-five record remains one win, one draw and three defeats across all competitions. Bruno Silva’s side will hope that the victory provides momentum, but reproducing that performance away from home is a different test. With only nine league goals to date, Cerro Largo may need to be efficient with limited opportunities if they are to threaten Racing.
The last direct duels
The recent head-to-head record favours Racing. Across the last five meetings in all competitions, Racing have won twice and the other three matches ended in draws; Cerro Largo have not won during that stretch. The latest encounter finished 1–0 to Racing, and the most recent Primera División meeting also saw the hosts claim a 1–0 victory. Those close scorelines suggest Cerro Largo have often made these contests competitive, but Racing have repeatedly avoided defeat and have found ways to secure results.
Match outlook and final prediction
Racing have the stronger league position, a better overall goal difference and, most importantly, a convincing home record. Cerro Largo’s recent home win should give them confidence, but their inability to win on the road is a substantial obstacle. The visitors’ low scoring total also makes it difficult to expect them to overturn the gap in form and venue performance.
Racing are not coming off a flawless run, and their 3–3 draw highlights the possibility of defensive openings. Still, the contrast between four home wins from five and Cerro Largo’s zero away wins is hard to ignore. The previous meetings also offer a useful pointer: Racing have been unbeaten in the last five and won the latest clash. Our main prediction is therefore a home win for Racing, with “Both teams to score: No” as the secondary selection. Those looking for more matches to consider can also browse our football tips for tomorrow for additional sports betting ideas.
Performance
Racing performance of the last 4 home matches
Cerro Largo performance of the last 6 away matches
Current Standing
| POS | TEAM | PTS | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
|
Liverpool
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27 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 20 | 8 | 12 |
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2
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Montevideo City Torque
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25 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 24 | 13 | 11 |
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3
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Nacional
|
23 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 12 | 5 |
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4
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Peñarol
|
22 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 8 |
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5
|
Deportivo Maldonado
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21 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 10 | 8 |
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6
|
Progreso
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19 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
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7
|
Juventud de Las Piedras
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18 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 4 |
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8
|
CA Cerro
|
18 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 17 | -3 |
|
9
|
Racing
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16 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 13 | 2 |
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10
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Boston River
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15 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 15 | -1 |
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11
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Montevideo Wanderers
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15 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 18 | -5 |
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12
|
Albion
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12 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 15 | 20 | -5 |
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13
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Danubio
|
10 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 13 | -7 |
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14
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Cerro Largo
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9 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 14 | -5 |
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15
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Defensor Sporting
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9 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 23 | -9 |
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16
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Central Español
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5 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 21 | -15 |
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