Danubio vs Deportivo Maldonado Prediction 03.06.2024

• Competition: Uruguay - Primera Division Aperatura
• Date: Monday, 3rd, June 2024
• Kickoff: 19:00 UTC +1 / 20.00 CEST
• Venue: Estadio Jardines del Hipodromo María Mincheff de Lazaroff (Montevideo)

The final matchday of the Uruguayan Primera Division - Aperatura features a clash between two bottom-half dwellers on Monday evening as second-bottom Danubio faces off against Deportivo Maldonado.

Danubio vs Deportivo Maldonado Betting Tips: UNDER 2.5

Considering the recent uninspiring attacking performances from both Danubio and Maldonado, it appears that a dull and eventless affair is on the cards at Jardines del Hipodromo Maria Mincheff de Lazaroff, and it wouldn't be surprising if a solitary goal separates the two sides.

Even though they dominated the entire match, firing an incredible 28 shots (nine of those on target), La Franja once again showcased their lack of finishing touch to eventually be forced to accept a frustrating 0-0 draw against a hapless Rayo Zuliano.

With this colorless display in front of goal, the Montevideo-based club ended their participation in this year's Copa Sudamericana edition, while simultaneously stretching their goal drought to three matches across all competitions, having previously endured back-to-back 0-1 losses from Racing Montevideo and Nacional.

Returning to their home turf paints a grim picture, considering that the White and Blacks have failed to defeat any side since the beginning of 2024 in their 10 home fixtures so far (D5 L5), and it's incredible to note they've been shut out in as many as six of those contests.

If there's anything to console Monday's troubled host, it's the fact that even their upcoming opponent, Maldonado, aren't shining in the final third of the field this season, as they possess the second-worst offensive record in the Uruguayan top-flight, having scored just 13 goals so far.

Heading into this final matchday, Joaquin Boghossian's men are coming off the back of two consecutive away defeats without reply against Nacional and Felix, and their prospects of ending the season on a high note look murky, considering they've never beaten Danubio in 16 previous encounters (W8 D8).

As can be clearly seen, both sides stutter in the attacking third, but it's worth noting that their back lines held up reasonably well, and such a combination could lead to a subdued contest with little action. Otherwise, both Danubio and Maldonado have often been involved in low-scoring affairs recently, as the former has registered under two goals in nine consecutive home matches, while the latter has concluded four of the last five games with fewer than two goals.