Liverpool Montevideo 1-0 Penarol: result and AI prediction
Liverpool Montevideo – Penarol, Primera División, Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 10:30 PM (GMT). Venue: Estadio Alfredo Victor Viera
Liverpool Montevideo is #6 in the table (50 pts) and Penarol #1 (63 pts). Liverpool Montevideo is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Penarol is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Liverpool Montevideo has kept 14 clean sheets in 32 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Liverpool Montevideo 2, draws 1, Penarol 3. Their last meeting, on May 16, 2026, ended Penarol 2-1 Liverpool Montevideo.
AI confidence: Medium
AI match recap
This is a major Clausura meeting between the leaders and a Liverpool side still in the chase. Peñarol bring the more dependable defensive platform, but Liverpool's attacking outlook has improved sharply with several forwards returning to contention. Fossati's aggressive wing-back system will test whether Aguirre can progress cleanly through midfield and protect the wide channels. The match has the ingredients for a tight contest until one side gains control of the second balls or a set-piece phase.
Head-to-head analysis
The recent series is closely balanced, with wins for both clubs and several narrow or open encounters. Their familiarity makes tactical execution in the wide channels and on second balls more significant than historical momentum.
Injuries and absences
Liverpool's forward group is materially stronger than it appeared earlier in the week because Brizuela, Bentancourt and Machado are reported back in contention. Barceló's reported muscle injury still removes a forward option, and the returnees' starting readiness remains a team-sheet question.
Form (last 5)
Liverpool Montevideo vs Penarol stats
| Liverpool Montevideo | Penarol | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 32 | 33 |
| Goals scored | 43 | 56 |
| Goals conceded | 31 | 27 |
| Clean sheets | 14 | 11 |
Last meetings
- 2026-05-16Penarol 2-1 Liverpool Montevideo
- 2026-04-13Penarol 0-2 Liverpool Montevideo
- 2025-11-16Liverpool Montevideo 1-2 Penarol
- 2025-09-13Liverpool Montevideo 2-2 Penarol
- 2025-09-10Penarol 2-1 Liverpool Montevideo
- 2025-06-19Liverpool Montevideo 3-2 Penarol

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