Primera Division
League Profile · 2026
League Overview · Primera Division · 2026
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 currently top the Primera Division standings with 40 points from 20 matches (12W–4D–4L, goals 36:21), 2 points clear of Racing in 2nd place. That gap represents 0% of the maximum points still theoretically available per team per matchday - a meaningful but not insurmountable lead in the StatsBrain model. Peñarol remain in contention in 3rd on 37 points, keeping the upper-tier competition statistically alive across the top three.
League Standings · Primera Division · 2026
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GGoals | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 36:21 | 40 | ||
| 2 | 20 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 26:16 | 38 | ||
| 3 | 20 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 29:19 | 37 | ||
| 4 | 21 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 30:22 | 33 | ||
| 5 | 20 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 32:25 | 32 | ||
| 6 | 20 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 31:26 | 32 | ||
| 7 | 20 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 27:25 | 32 | ||
| 8 | 20 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 23:24 | 27 | ||
| 9 | 20 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 23:21 | 26 | ||
| 10 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 22:21 | 25 | ||
| 11 | 20 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 16:17 | 24 | ||
| 12 | 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 19:26 | 22 | ||
| 13 | 21 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 25:33 | 22 | ||
| 14 | 20 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 20:27 | 21 | ||
| 15 | 20 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 12:32 | 16 | ||
| 16 | 20 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 16:32 | 13 |
League Analysis · Primera Division · 2026
Primera Division produces a defensively compact average of 1.80 total goals per match across tracked fixtures in the 2026 Primera Division season. That equates to roughly 0.90 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 9.70 per game, reflecting the typical territorial and set-piece volume in this league.
Home teams average 0.80 goals per game in Primera Division compared with 1.00 for away sides - indicating broadly balanced scoring returns, suggesting venue has a limited effect on goal output in this sample. This home/away split is incorporated into StatsBrain's pre-match simulation engine for every Primera Division fixture.
The relegation battle is tight: Cerro begin the danger zone in 15th with 16 points, just 5 points behind Danubio in safety. Atlético Progreso prop up the table with 13 points and a 16:32 goal record after 20 matches.
Deportivo Maldonado carry the strongest recent form in Primera Division with 3 wins in their last 5 league games (sequence: W-D-W-W-D). Short-term form sequences like this are weighted heavily in StatsBrain's fixture probability distributions. Conversely, Defensor Sporting (L-L-D-D-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, 37 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 7 active pre-match statistical projections for the 2026 Primera Division season. The next fixture on the calendar is Nacional vs Wanderers. 4 of these 7 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 10% (2/20), draws made up 50% and away wins 40%. Those matches averaged 1.85 goals per game - the season-wide tracked average is 1.80, so recent scoring is closely aligned with the longer sample. Across the current upcoming slate, the model assigns an average 43% home / 22% draw / 35% away probability split - a direct comparison point against the observed 10% / 50% / 40% outcome mix from recent results.
Simulated scorelines across the upcoming Primera Division slate average 1.14 total goals per fixture, versus 1.80 from completed matches this season. The strongest current projection is Atlético Progreso vs Deportivo Maldonado (89% model confidence, simulated scoreline 0 - 1-2, probability split 0% home · 11% draw · 89% 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
| Category | Host | Guest | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Goals | 0.8 | 1 | 1.8 |
| Average Corners | 4.8 | 4.9 | 9.7 |
Upcoming Match Projections · Primera Division
7 matchesRecent Results · Primera Division
20 matches- 17 Jul
Albion0 – 1Juventud
- 13 Jul
Cerro Largo1 – 1Defensor Sporting
- 12 Jul
Racing1 – 1Peñarol
- 12 Jul
Boston River0 – 0Central Español
- 12 Jul
Liverpool1 – 2Cerro
- 11 Jul
Wanderers2 – 0Atlético Progreso
- 11 Jul
Danubio0 – 0Nacional
- 11 Jul
Juventud1 – 3Montevideo City Torque
- 10 Jul
Deportivo Maldonado1 – 1Albion
- 5 Jul
Danubio1 – 1Juventud
- 8 Jun
Liverpool0 – 0Cerro Largo
- 7 Jun
Defensor Sporting1 – 1Boston River
- 7 Jun
Cerro0 – 1Peñarol
- 7 Jun
Atlético Progreso1 – 2Albion
- 6 Jun
Nacional2 – 1Juventud
- 6 Jun
Montevideo City Torque2 – 4Deportivo Maldonado
- 6 Jun
Central Español1 – 1Racing
- 5 Jun
Wanderers0 – 0Danubio
- 1 Jun
Peñarol0 – 1Central Español
- 1 Jun
Boston River0 – 1Liverpool
Frequently Asked Questions · Primera Division
10Who leads the Primera Division standings in 2026?
Deportivo Maldonado currently top the Primera Division (Uruguay) table with 40 points from 20 matches played (12W–4D–4L). Their goal record stands at 36:21 - data sourced from StatsBrain's live league profile.
What is the points gap between 1st and 2nd in Primera Division?
Deportivo Maldonado lead Racing by 2 points after 20 matches each. That margin is a key calibration input in StatsBrain's league-level simulation model.
Who are the top 3 teams in Primera Division?
The current top three in the 2026 Primera Division season are: Deportivo Maldonado (40 pts), Racing (38 pts), Peñarol (37 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 1.80 goals per match across tracked fixtures this season (0.80 at home, 1.00 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 0.80 goals per game versus 1.00 for away teams in Primera Division this season - indicatingslightly higher away scoring. StatsBrain factors this home/away split into pre-match probability models.
Which teams are in the relegation zone in Primera Division?
Atlético Progreso are bottom of Primera Division with 13 points from 20 matches. Their goal difference record is 16:32 - 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 37 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 (3W 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 7 upcoming Primera Division projections. The next scheduled fixture is Nacional vs Wanderers. Each match page includes AI win/draw/loss probabilities and simulated score forecasts.