Penarol 2-1 Boston River: result and AI prediction

Penarol – Boston River, Primera División, Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 10:30 PM (GMT). Venue: Estadio Centenario

Penarol is #1 in the table (55 pts) and Boston River #14 (30 pts). 13 places separate the two teams in the table. Penarol is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Boston River has not won any of its last 5 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Penarol 3, draws 2, Boston River 1. Their last meeting, on July 18, 2026, ended Penarol 3-0 Boston River.

PenarolPenarol
Final score2 - 1
Boston RiverBoston River
AI predicted: 3-0 · Final score: 2-1✓ Correct outcome

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Peñarol bring the stronger form, the league-leading position and a recent record of control in this matchup. Their cup rotation was important: it protected the core league side despite a compressed week, while Aguirre also has key defensive bodies returning. Boston River need to make the game compact, survive the early territorial pressure and turn loose balls into fast counter-attacks. Darias's absence and the late assessment of Lemos are the principal selection notes for the hosts.

Head-to-head analysis

Peñarol have dominated the recent series, winning the latest league meetings without conceding. Boston River have still shown they can frustrate Peñarol in this fixture, including draws and a prior Clausura win in the recent history.

Injuries and absences

Eduardo Darias is out with a muscular injury, reducing Peñarol's midfield alternatives. Herrera and Ferreira returning materially strengthen Aguirre's defensive options, while Lemos's ankle situation remains the late selection issue.

Form (last 5)

PenarolLeague position #1 · 55 ptsW W W
Boston RiverLeague position #14 · 30 ptsL L L

Penarol vs Boston River stats

PenarolBoston River
Played2929
Goals scored5128
Goals conceded2440
Clean sheets105

Last meetings

  • 2026-07-18Penarol 3-0 Boston River
  • 2026-03-25Boston River 0-2 Penarol
  • 2026-01-23Penarol 2-2 Boston River
  • 2025-08-15Boston River 2-1 Penarol
  • 2025-02-15Penarol 1-1 Boston River
  • 2024-10-19Penarol 2-0 Boston River

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