Danubio vs Peñarol

Peñarol arrive in about as strong a position as Uruguayan football allows: reigning Apertura champions, current Clausura leaders, and well clear atop the Tabla Anual. Danubio sit at the opposite end, stuck in the relegation zone and needing points to survive in the top flight. For the visitors this is close to routine business; for the home side, it's close to must-win. Peñarol have looked sharp lately, beating Central Español 2-1 with loanee Leonel Jaime scoring a brilliant solo goal and setting up the other. Danubio's season has been chaotic by comparison — they've burned through coaches, with Gustavo Matosas resigning in mid-August after just eleven days, handing over to Leonel Rocco. Up front, Enzo Cabrera and Maicol Ferreira have shared the scoring load, with veteran Sebastián Fernández adding experience. Peñarol have won the last three head-to-head meetings, though the sides drew 1-1 when they last met in March. Our prediction: 1-2