Penarol 1-1 Progreso: result and AI prediction
Penarol – Progreso, Primera División, Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 10:30 PM (GMT). Venue: Estadio Centenario
Penarol is #1 in the table (62 pts) and Progreso #16 (28 pts). 15 places separate the two teams in the table. Penarol is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Penarol 6, draws 0, Progreso 0. Their last meeting, on April 4, 2026, ended Progreso 0-2 Penarol.
AI confidence: Medium
AI match recap
Peñarol enter with the stronger league position, a sustained run of results and a commanding recent record in this fixture. Aguirre has timely attacking and midfield reinforcements available, giving his side greater depth if the opening phases are tight. Progreso’s relegation fight should make them stubborn and direct, especially without Peñarol’s usual home crowd creating pressure. The nominal hosts should control territory, but they need patience to break down a team playing for every point.
Head-to-head analysis
Peñarol have dominated this matchup, winning nine of the last ten meetings and keeping clean sheets in several of those victories. Progreso’s lone point in that sequence came in a goalless Clausura meeting several years ago.
Injuries and absences
Peñarol’s returning group materially improves Aguirre’s options, particularly for late attacking changes, while Gelini remains unavailable and long-term recovery continues for Leonardo Fernández. No confirmed Progreso absences were provided.
Form (last 5)
Penarol vs Progreso stats
| Penarol | Progreso | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 32 | 31 |
| Goals scored | 55 | 27 |
| Goals conceded | 26 | 46 |
| Clean sheets | 11 | 4 |
Last meetings
- 2026-04-04Progreso 0-2 Penarol
- 2025-08-01Penarol 2-1 Progreso
- 2025-02-01Progreso 1-3 Penarol
- 2024-11-27Progreso 1-5 Penarol
- 2024-06-22Progreso 0-2 Penarol
- 2024-05-23Penarol 3-1 Progreso

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