Progreso vs Deportivo Maldonado: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Sunday 16 August the Primera División Apertura brings Progreso against Deportivo Maldonado at Parque Abraham Paladino. Kick-off: 15:00 WAT. In the table, Progreso are 7th, upper half, on 19 points after 13 matches; Deportivo Maldonado are 4th (among the top four) with 22. Only 3 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Progreso, last 5: LLWLL Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Central Espanol, away. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Deportivo Maldonado, last 5: DDLDW Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Racing Montevideo, at home. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.0 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Deportivo Maldonado, collecting 1.5 points per game to 1.0 for Progreso.
Head to head
When they last met (18 Jul 2026) it ended Progreso 1–0 Deportivo Maldonado.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Progreso 1.0 xG, Deportivo Maldonado 1.5 xG – a total near 2.5. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 45%, GG 56%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Progreso 28%, draw 23%, Deportivo Maldonado 49%.
GG/NG: GG (56%) at 1.80.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (75%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Progreso 1–1 Deportivo Maldonado. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Progreso28%fair 3.53 · @3.65
Draw23%fair 4.39 · @3.20
Deportivo Maldonado49%fair 2.05 · @1.98
2.48Expected goals
1.02Progreso xG
1.46Deportivo Maldonado xG
56%Both score
45%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
0–112%
1–29%
0–29%
1–09%
0–08%
From our goals model: Progreso 1.0 – 1.5 Deportivo Maldonado expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Progreso vs Deportivo Maldonado?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Progreso vs Deportivo Maldonado?
On our numbers Progreso have a 28% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Deportivo Maldonado 49%.
How many goals will there be in Progreso vs Deportivo Maldonado?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 45% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Progreso vs Deportivo Maldonado?
Our predicted score is Progreso 1–1 Deportivo Maldonado, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Progreso vs Deportivo Maldonado?
Progreso vs Deportivo Maldonado (Primera División Apertura) kicks off on Sunday 16 August 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Parque Abraham Paladino.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.