Deportivo Maldonado - Fenix predictions and free betting tips [22/06/2024]

Today we have an exciting fixture in the Uruguayan Primera Division, featuring Deportivo Maldonado and Fenix.

Deportivo Maldonado

Deportivo Maldonado played a 1-1 draw against River Plate on 15 June. In that match, Maldonado's Gonzalez opened the scoring in the 44th minute, giving his team the lead. However, an own goal by Ramirez in the 83rd minute equalised the game, resulting in a final score of 1-1.

This draw earned Deportivo Maldonado their first point in the second part of the season, but they remain 8th in the standings. In the first part, Maldonado finished 11th with 15 points from 15 matches, securing 4 wins and scoring just 14 goals.

Fenix

On 16 June, Fenix triumphed over Montevideo Wanderers with a 3-1 victory. Chopitea scored the first goal for Fenix in the 30th minute. Acuna successfully converted a penalty in the 82nd minute, extending Fenix’s lead.

Fenix currently sit 4th in the Uruguayan Primera standings with 3 points after 2 rounds. In the first stage, the team finished second-to-last in 15th place with 14 points from 15 rounds, achieving only 3 wins and a goal difference of 13:19.

Match Prediction: Deportivo Maldonado vs Fenix

Both teams struggled in the first part of the season and find it tough to secure victories. However, the visitors seem slightly better based on recent form, with 2 wins in the regular season each by 1-0 margins. I recommend betting on a draw with a handicap (0) in favour of Fenix.