Cerro Porteño vs Palmeiras Prediction: Bet on Palmeiras to win

In the upcoming match of CONMEBOL Libertadores, Cerro Porteño will host Palmeiras at La Olla Stadium, in Assunción, Paraguay. Cerro Porteño is currently in 2nd position in Paraguay’s Serie A, while Pameiras is 2nd, in Brazil’s Serie A. Cerro Porteño comes from a defeat, as the home side, against General Caballero 2-1; and Palmeiras comes from a draw, playing as the away side, against Santos 0-0. 

CERRO PORTEÑO

Cerro Porteño isn’t in a good situation in the Group C of CONMEBOL Libertadores. The team is currently in last place and needs a victory at home to try to qualify. Also, Cerro Porteño didn’t win the last 3 matches, 2 draws against Olimpia and Sportivo Luqueño; and a defeat against General Caballero. Cerro Porteño played 26 matches this season, with 15 victories, 7 draws, and 4 defeats. The team scored 43 goals and took 33.

EXPECTED OPENING LINEUP FOR CERRO PORTEÑO

Jean, Espinola, Piris da Motta, Eduardo Brock, Báez, Bobadilla, Carrascal, Carrizo, Aquino, Churín, Morales.

PALMEIRAS

Palmeiras is currently in second in Group C of Libertadores, behind Bolívar that leads the group. Palmeiras win Cerro Porteño playing at São Paulo and tries to repeat the achievement. Palmeiras didn’t lose a match in the last 13 games. A victory against Cerro Porteño puts Palmeiras very close to advancing in the competition. Palmeiras played 30 matches this season, with 20 victories, 8 draws, and 2 defeats. Palmeiras scored 58 goals and took 23.

EXPECTED OPENING LINEUP FOR PALMEIRAS

Weverton, Marcos Rocha, Gustavo Gómez, Luan, Vanderlan, Zé Rafael, Gabriel Menino, Jhon Arias, Artur, Flaco López, Dudu.

EXPERT BETTING TIPS

Palmeiras and Cerro Porteño did a very tuff match in São Paulo. This meet in Paraguay will be another tuff game, but Palmeiras has the best chance to win because of the good and experienced squad. A good call is to bet on Palmeiras winning and both teams scoring. Palmeiras has good defense rate numbers, but they suffered in the first game against Cerro Porteño’s offense and should have a lot of trouble again. Keep an eye on Gustavo Gómez in this match. The defender usually scores a lot of goals in corner kicks and he is a really dangerous weapon for Palmeiras.