- Deportivo Maldonado are the form team (W3, D1, L1) and are likely to win this one.
- Boston River are yet to find any consistency under new manager, Ignacio Ithurralde, winning 2 and losing 3 of their last 5.
Di Noia’s side should see off River
Deportivo Maldonado come into this fixture in good shape in second place, having won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 5 matches. The second-placed side have made significant progress under Gabriel Di Noia since he joined in September 2025, with his tactical alterations turning them into an impressive unit on the pitch.
Di Noia’s men have played some fluid, central overload-based football this season, with short passing sequences and runs from midfield giving them a dynamic edge when on the front foot. Our Deportivo Maldonado vs Boston River prediction suggests they have been very difficult to lock down at home as a result, where they have won 5 and lost just 1 of their 6 league games.
Boston River have made an inconsistent start to life under new management, with Ignacio Ithurralde having taken over in March 2026. They have tightened up at the back and pressed with more discipline in the new campaign, but they have struggled to translate this into consistency, particularly on the road.
A 4-1 defeat away to Montevideo City Torque was followed by a 2-0 defeat at O’Higgins, although River bounced back to beat Central Espanol FC at home by a 2-1 scoreline. At this point in the season, 12th place and 17 points from 14 games represents a disappointing campaign for the former top-flight side. In this Deportivo Maldonado vs Boston River preview, both teams appear to be searching for momentum as the league progresses.
Expect an open game on Monday
Maldonado’s average of 1.83 goals per game scored at home in the Liga AUF Uruguaya - Apertura 2026 is more than matched by their average of 0.83 conceded, while Boston River are allowing 1.67 goals per away match and scoring just 0.83 in return, so this fixture should see plenty of end-to-end action.
For this Deportivo Maldonado vs Boston River prediction, Di Noia’s dynamic style of play, which favours possession, should be more than enough to see off a Boston River side who prefer a more compact style and aim to stifle opponents before hitting them on the counter. The visitors will look to frustrate Maldonado before counter-attacking, and their last 3 head-to-heads at Maldonado have averaged 2 goals per game.
The Deportivo Maldonado vs Boston River betting tips highlight the odds on Over 2.5 goals being scored (2.04) as favorable considering the style of both teams, while Both Teams to Score - Yes looks a good option at 1.86. A home win for Deportivo Maldonado looks likely, with odds of 1.83 reflecting their favouritism.
