Uruguay Primera Division, Apertura
Terrible odds for Penarol, so I'll try to take a bit of advantage on the home team. Penarol didn't really impress me so far this season. It's true they are undefeated so far in the season, but their only good match was the 3-0 win against Bella Vista. Otherwise, they won a Tanque team that was still finding it's pace, won with Defensor, but had to struggle for most of the match, and also made a draw away at Cerrito. The results are good, but the performance on the field... not so much. And this was all in the Aguirre era. The coach left on Monday for Qatar, and Gregorio has been reinstated as coach, after a long break. Has been a heavy week for Penarol, and I'm not sure if the players have already coped with the stress. Also, Gregorio had only 5 days to work with the team, and that doesn't seem like too much time to impose his tactical ideas. Racing have been dissapointing so far, without a single win, and also with an awful performance last round, when despite leading at Nacional and having an extra-man, they still managed to lose the match. However, they are bound to have a reaction soon, and they are traditionally a tough team at home for Penarol: 6 games were played in the last 10 years, with Penarol winning 2 (both with 1-0). In the recent history, Racing won the last 2 games, with 2-1, and I hope that can motivate the players and make a good match. GL!
Racing (+1 AH) @ 1.83, 3/10
Result: 2-2, WON
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