Cerro Porteno vs Estudiantes Prediction: The tides will tell

Cerro Porteno vs Estudiantes: Prediction and odds on the Match on 14 August 2025

The Copa Libertadores 2025 Round of 16 kicks off with Cerro Porteno hosting Estudiantes at the General Pablo Rojas stadium. Cerro Porteno is unbeaten in their last 8 games across all competitions, while Estudiantes is on a roll with three consecutive league wins in their last three league games. Both teams had a good run in the group stage of the Libertadores. Cerro Porteno finished second in Group G while Estudiantes finished top of the group. This is a very defining moment for both teams, and we are excited to see how it all unfolds. Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Cerro Porteno: form and statistics

Form in all competitions: DWWWD

Cerro Porteno is coming into this game with an unbeaten record in their last eight games across all competitions. The last time they lost a game was as far back as May, in the last Copa Libertadores group stage game against Bolivar. Their last league game against Naconal ended in a goalless draw as both teams took a share of the spoils. Cerro Porteno leads the Paraguay Division de Honor Clausura with 5 wins, 2 draws from the 7 games played. 

In the Copa Libertadores, Cerro Porteno finished in second place in Group G with 2 wins, a draw, and 3 losses from the six group games played, with 7 goals scored and 11 conceded. Cerro Porteno secured a straight qualification to the round of 16, and they’ll now welcome Estudiantes in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores.  

Cerro Porteno: Lineup

Iturbe Juan, Sergio Araujo, and Dominguez Cecilio will be key in the attacking line to push for the goals. Jonathan Torres will be available for this game, and let's not forget he is the team's top scorer in the Copa Libertadores this season.

Player to watch out for: Juan Iturbe

Juan Inturbe is the team's top scorer in the league this season with 4 goals to his name.

🔖 Cerro Porteno Expected Lineup ( 4-2-3-1):

Martin Alexis Arias(G) – Riveros, Matias Perez,Velazquez Gustavo, Dominguez – Gaston Gimenez, Piris da Motta, – Sergio Araujo, Cecilio Dominguez, Juan Iturbe, – Torres Jonathan

👤 Head Coach: Martinez Diego Heman

Estudiantes: form and statistics

Form in all competitions: WWWLL

The Pincha under manager Eduardo Dominguez finished top in Group A with four wins and two losses from a total of six group games played. They scored the most goals in Group A with 11 goals to the good and just conceded 5, which happens to be the fewest goals conceded in the group. They secured a straight qualification to the round of 16, where they will now take on Cerro Porteno. 

In the recently started Argentine Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Estudiantes is thriving with 3 wins and one loss from the four league games played. They remain firm in second position with three consecutive league victories in their last three league games. Their last league game in the Clausura was against Independiente Rivadavia, and it ended in a 2-1 victory. 

Estudiantes: Probable Lineup

With Guido Carrilo unavailable because of his injury, Lucas Alario is likely to lead the line as he has been doing alongside Tiago Palacios and Cristian Medina. Fabricio Perez was the man of the match in their 2-1 win over Independiente Rivadavia, and he will be available for Thursday’s clash.  

� Estudiantes starting lineup (4-4-1-1)

Mansilla – Roman Gomez, Pirez, Facundo Rodriguez, Santiago Arzamendia, – Santiago Ascacibar, Fabricio Perez, Mikel Amondarain, Cristian Medina – Tiago Palacios, — Lucas Alario 

👤 Head Coach: Eduardo Dominguez

Cerro Porteno vs Estudiantes: head to head statistics

The teams have met twice in the knockout stage of the Copa Libertadores 2016, and both legs ended in a goalless draw. However, Cerro Porteno won on penalties. 

Cerro Porteno vs Estudiantes: Betting Tips & Odds

• Three consecutive wins for Estudiantes in their last three games, and the option for Estudiantes to win this game is offered on the 1xBet bookmaker website for odds of 2.88;
• No losses for Cerro Porteno in their last 8 games, and the option for Cerro Porteno to win this game is offered on the Bet365 bookmaker website for odds of 2.62;
• Some experts believe that the game will end in a draw, as this has been the case in their last two meetings, and this option is offered in the Bet365 bookmaker at 2.88 odds;

Cerro Porteno vs Estudiantes match prediction 14 August 2025

Both teams are in good shape. Cerro Porteno is unbeaten in their last 8 games across all competitions, while Estudiantes is on a winning spree with three consecutive league wins in their last three league games. I think the teams are at par in terms of form and strength, and a half-time draw could be the way out here. It's a critical stage of the competition, and the team will not throw caution to the wind. A first-half draw is a good betting option. However, in terms of match result, I believe Estudiantes will not lose, and we can back a win or draw and a total of under 2.5 goals. A cagy first half is also expected hence the prediction of a half-time draw.

Our match prediction is a second half most scoring half, for a coefficient of 2.21 in the 1xBet bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match is a first-half draw for a coefficient of 1.92 in the Betway bookmaker.

Lastly, A BTTS (No) for 1.69 odds in the Bet365 bookmaker.