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 predicted: 0-1 · Final score: 1-0Missed

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 MontevideoLeague position #6 · 50 ptsW W D
PenarolLeague position #1 · 63 ptsD W D

Liverpool Montevideo vs Penarol stats

Liverpool MontevideoPenarol
Played3233
Goals scored4356
Goals conceded3127
Clean sheets1411

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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