Primera Division

Primera Division

Primera Division

Primera Division

League Profile · 2026

League Overview · Primera Division · 2026

#1Deportivo Maldonado36 pts
#2Racing36 pts
#3Peñarol33 pts

This Primera Division (Uruguay) profile covers the 2026 Primera Division season: live standings, squad values, league scoring averages and AI match projections. StatsBrain aggregates completed fixture data and the current league table to provide a statistical snapshot of every club in the division.

Deportivo Maldonado and Racing are level on 36 points at the summit of the 2026 Primera Division season after 18 matches each - a statistically open title race where every remaining fixture carries maximum leverage. The identical points return means goal difference (31:18 vs 24:14) becomes the primary tiebreaker in the model's current calibration. Peñarol remain in contention in 3rd on 33 points, keeping the upper-tier competition statistically alive across the top three.

League Standings · Primera Division · 2026

#TeamMPWDLGPtsForm
1Deportivo MaldonadoDeportivo Maldonado18113431:1836
2RacingRacing18106224:1436
3PeñarolPeñarol18103527:1833
4Central EspañolCentral Español1893626:2430
5AlbionAlbion1885527:1929
6Montevideo City TorqueMontevideo City Torque1885527:2029
7NacionalNacional1891829:2528
8LiverpoolLiverpool1867522:1925
9Cerro LargoCerro Largo1872921:2023
10WanderersWanderers1865721:2423
11Defensor SportingDefensor Sporting1857614:1522
12Boston RiverBoston River18621018:2520
13JuventudJuventud1753921:2718
14DanubioDanubio1746719:2618
15Atlético ProgresoAtlético Progreso18341115:2813
16CerroCerro18341110:3013

League Analysis · Primera Division · 2026

Primera Division produces a defensively compact average of 2.38 total goals per match across tracked fixtures in the 2026 Primera Division season. That equates to roughly 1.19 goals per team per game - a baseline figure used by StatsBrain to calibrate expected-goals output for every fixture in the division. Corner frequency averages 8.77 per game, reflecting the typical territorial and set-piece volume in this league.

Home teams average 1.31 goals per game in Primera Division compared with 1.06 for away sides - indicatinga consistent home-scoring advantage that the model weights positively for home-side expected goals. This home/away split is incorporated into StatsBrain's pre-match simulation engine for every Primera Division fixture.

The relegation battle is tight: Atlético Progreso begin the danger zone in 15th with 13 points, just 5 points behind Danubio in safety. Cerro prop up the table with 13 points and a 10:30 goal record after 18 matches.

Deportivo Maldonado carry the strongest recent form in Primera Division with 4 wins in their last 5 league games (sequence: W-W-W-D-W). Short-term form sequences like this are weighted heavily in StatsBrain's fixture probability distributions. Conversely, Defensor Sporting (D-L-L-L-D in last 5) sit among the division's coldest teams over the same window.

By squad market value, Peñarol lead Primera Division at €40.98m (3rd in the table, 33 pts), ahead of Nacional at €18.30m. StatsBrain stores Transfermarkt valuations alongside performance data to contextualise each club's results relative to squad investment.

Statistical Modelling · Primera Division · 2026

StatsBrain publishes 6 active pre-match statistical projections for the 2026 Primera Division season. The next fixture on the calendar is Wanderers vs Danubio. 2 of these 6 fixtures carry a model confidence score of 75 or above, indicating a clearer separation in the projected outcome distribution. Each linked match page includes the full win/draw/loss probability split, expected-goals estimates and simulated scorelines.

Over the last 20 completed Primera Division fixtures tracked on StatsBrain, home sides won 45% (9/20), draws made up 20% and away wins 35%. Those matches averaged 2.15 goals per game - the season-wide tracked average is 2.38, so recent scoring is closely aligned with the longer sample. Across the current upcoming slate, the model assigns an average 31% home / 25% draw / 44% away probability split - a direct comparison point against the observed 45% / 20% / 35% outcome mix from recent results.

Simulated scorelines across the upcoming Primera Division slate average 1.17 total goals per fixture, versus 2.38 from completed matches this season. The strongest current projection is Cerro vs Peñarol (86% model confidence, simulated scoreline 0 - 1-2, probability split 0% home · 14% draw · 86% away).

StatsBrain's Primera Division modelling layer combines league scoring baselines, home/away splits, standings position, recent form sequences and squad market values into large-scale Monte Carlo simulations. Outputs are refreshed as new fixture data arrives and are designed for statistical analysis - not as certainties. Open any listed fixture for the complete projection breakdown, including expected goals and outcome probabilities.

League Averages · Primera Division · 2026

CategoryHostGuestTotal
Average Goals1.311.062.38
Average Corners4.554.218.77

Upcoming Match Projections · Primera Division

6 matches

Recent Results · Primera Division

20 matches

Frequently Asked Questions · Primera Division

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Who leads the Primera Division standings in 2026?

Deportivo Maldonado currently top the Primera Division (Uruguay) table with 36 points from 18 matches played (11W–3D–4L). Their goal record stands at 31:18 - data sourced from StatsBrain's live league profile.

What is the points gap between 1st and 2nd in Primera Division?

Deportivo Maldonado and Racing are level on 36 points at the top of the 2026 Primera Division season - the title race is statistically deadlocked.

Who are the top 3 teams in Primera Division?

The current top three in the 2026 Primera Division season are: Deportivo Maldonado (36 pts), Racing (36 pts), Peñarol (33 pts). These positions reflect completed league fixtures and are updated from StatsBrain's profile database.

How many teams compete in Primera Division?

16 clubs are listed in the current Primera Division standings table on StatsBrain for 2026. Each team's points, form and squad value are tracked in the league profile.

What is the average number of goals per game in Primera Division?

Primera Division averages 2.38 goals per match across tracked fixtures this season (1.31 at home, 1.06 away). This scoring rate is used to calibrate expected-goals distributions in StatsBrain's match simulations.

Do home teams score more goals in Primera Division?

Home sides average 1.31 goals per game versus 1.06 for away teams in Primera Division this season - indicatinga measurable home-scoring advantage. StatsBrain factors this home/away split into pre-match probability models.

Which teams are in the relegation zone in Primera Division?

Cerro are bottom of Primera Division with 13 points from 18 matches. Their goal difference record is 10:30 - a key indicator of the relegation pressure at the foot of the table.

Which Primera Division team has the highest squad value?

Peñarol have the highest reported squad value in Primera Division at €40.98m, currently 3rd in the table with 33 points. Transfermarkt valuations are stored in StatsBrain's league profile for context alongside performance data.

Which Primera Division teams are in the best form?

Based on the last five league results in the standings, Deportivo Maldonado (4W in last 5) and Peñarol (3W in last 5) show the strongest short-term form in the 2026 Primera Division season. Form sequences are weighted in StatsBrain's fixture-level probability engine.

How many upcoming Primera Division fixtures are on StatsBrain?

StatsBrain currently lists 6 upcoming Primera Division projections. The next scheduled fixture is Wanderers vs Danubio. Each match page includes AI win/draw/loss probabilities and simulated score forecasts.