- Plaza Colonia have drawn their last two matches and are undefeated in their last five (W1, D4).
- Club Atletico Cerro have lost their last three games in all competitions (W1, D1, L3).
Clash of styles to make for close match
Plaza Colonia and Club Atletico Cerro are tied at the foot of the Liga AUF Uruguaya - Clausura 2025 table on 1 point after 2 matches, occupying 13th and 10th spots respectively.
This Plaza Colonia vs Club Atletico Cerro preview highlights an evenly matched fixture between two clubs that have struggled to find their stride early in the Clausura, and Sunday’s meeting could turn out to be a pivotal fixture.
The visitors, who were beaten 1-2 at home by Racing Club de Montevideo four days ago, have had a tough start to the year, with a run of one win, one draw and three defeats from their last five games.
Tabare Silva took charge at Cerro in January 2025, and his first priority has been to organise his team and tighten up the defence.
Defensively, they have been solid enough to avoid defeat in their sole away fixture so far in the Clausura, although their inability to register has left them with just a draw.
According to our Plaza Colonia vs Club Atletico Cerro prediction, both teams’ defensive organization could be a crucial factor in this matchup.
Plaza Colonia have been in a similar position, with Sebastian Diaz Villan doing an excellent job since taking over in August 2023.
He has instilled balance into his side, and they have been strong at the back, but they lack the killer instinct required to finish matches off.
Unders market holds appeal
With both teams desperate for the points, this game could well turn into a tense and strategic matchup.
Cerro play with a defensive mindset, while Plaza Colonia are more possession-based and will look to control the pace.
This Plaza Colonia vs Club Atletico Cerro betting tips analysis suggests they don’t overplay or press too much, preferring to keep their shape and look for the counterattack. This clash of styles could produce a close, cagey battle and we think the under 2.5 goals market at 1.78 holds real appeal.
Plaza Colonia, who are unbeaten in their last 5, are the clear favorites at 1.61, while Cerro are 2.08 outsiders.
This is a tricky matchup for the hosts, who haven’t won in their last 2 games against Cerro. The most recent contest between the sides, in the Apertura 2025, finished 2-2 at home, but we see the home side edging this contest in line with the odds.
Our Plaza Colonia vs Club Atletico Cerro prediction is also influenced by current form: Plaza Colonia have a goal scorer in fine form, Alvaro Lopez, who has 1 goal in 2 Clausura appearances, while Maximo Alonso has chipped in with 2 goals for Cerro in their last 5.
Diego Villalba has been a creative force for the Patas Blancas, with 1 assist in 2 Clausura games so far, but Santiago Paiva, who has 1 in 1 for Cerro, has an extra clinical edge.
