Club Libertad vs. Caracas: Which team is better positioned to win?

This will be the third encounter between the two teams, with the first two taking place in the Copa Libertadores group stage. In the 2020 edition, they were placed in Group H and only won one of their home matches.

The hosts warmed up for the game with a 3-1 win over Sol de America in a Division Profesional tie to keep their league-leading position.

Hugo Martnez had knee surgery last month and is expected to be out for a considerable time for the home team. Libertad has no new injury worries, and manager Daniel Garnero is anticipated to go with the same starting lineup as the previous game.

Martin Silva (GK); Iván Piris, Daniel Bocanegra, Diego Viera, José Canale; Héctor Villalba, Hernesto Caballero, Cristhian Riveros, Lorenzo Melgarejo; Julio Enciso, Roque Santa Cruz.

The visitors ended a six-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over Venezuelan Primera Division leader Deportiva Lara.

According to the latest information, Los Rojos del Avila picked a 22-man team for the tournament opening, and the same group is expected to go to Asuncion on Wednesday.

There have been no recorded injuries or suspensions for the visiting team in this game.

Alain Baroja (GK); Eduardo Fereira, Carlos Rivero, Diego Osío, Sandro Notaroberto; Vicente Rodríguez, Carlos Suarez; Kwaku Bonsu Osei, Luis Ramírez, Luis González; Samson Akinyoola.

The hosts have scored 26 goals in their eight league games thus far and are the favorites due to home advantage. Caracas has seven goals in seven league games and will be tested in the final third against Gumarelo. We predict the hosts to win over their northern opponents.

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