Cerro Porteno vs Sporting Cristal
Estadio General Pablo Rojas, Asunción
25.04.2025, 03:30
Cerro Porteno vs Sporting Cristal: Prediction and Odds on the Match on 25 April 2025
The 45,000-capacity stadium of Estadio Defensores del Chaco in Asunción will host the third round of the South American Copa Libertadores group stage. This fixture is between Cerro Porteno and Sporting Cristal. It will take place in the early hours of Friday morning. Cerro Porteno has three injured players; however, they have achieved 2 wins in the last five matches. Sporting Cristal has five players who will be absent and has recorded 1 win and 4 losses in the last five matches. At Telecomasia, we look at the match preview and offer free betting opportunities.
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Cerro Porteno is coming into this game with a 1-0 victory over Sportivo Trinidense in the Copa de Primera - Apertura - Round 15. Dominguez Cecilio came in as a substitute for Gimenez Gaston in the 13th minute, and scored the only goal in that match. A minute early, Sportivo Trinidense`s De la Cruz Luis missed a penalty that could have put his side in the lead. Before this match, Cerro Porteno faced Nacional Asuncion and won emphatically with a score margin of 1-3. Iturbe Juan began the scoring in the 18th minute following an assist from the 31-year-old Angel Guillermo Benitez. However, 12 minutes later, Nacional Asuncion`s Caballero Fleytas tied it to 1-1. The last kick before half-time landed well on the feet of Iturbe Juan, who scored to return the lead to Cerro Porteno. By 8 minutes after the start of the second half, Torres Jonathan got an assist from Viera Wilder, who came in as a substitute. Other wins they have recorded were against Bolivar (4-2), Atlético Tembetary (1-0), Ameliano (2-0), and FBC Melgar (4-2).
Cerro Porteno: Team News and Possible Lineup
Iturbe Juan and Dominguez Cecilio will be key in the attacking line to push for the goals. They have both scored in the last two matches, with Juan getting the brace.
🔖 Expected Lineup ( 4-2-2):
Martin Alexis (G), Angel Guillermo Benitez, Gomez Rodrigo, Velazquez Gustavo, Quintana Rodriguez Lucas, Morel Jorge, Carrizo Federico (C), Sonora Alan, Gimenez Gasto, Iturbe Juan, Torres Jonathan
⛔️ Unavailable: Araujo Sergio, Luciatti Brian, Melgarejo Rodrigo
👤 Head Coach: Martinez Diego Heman
History of Head-to-Heads
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Sporting Cristal: form and statistics
Sporting Cristal is coming from a 0-1 loss to Alianza Atl. However, prior to that defeat, this team defeated Cusco in what was a hard fought victory. Tavara Gerald got his goal ruled out as offside in the 48th minute, before they were blessed with a penalty in the 83rd minute which he converted. The opener of the season for them was against Alianza Huanuco, which ended in a draw. Their first win of the 2024/2025 season came against Sport Boys in which ended in a 2-1 score line. They are currently 8th in their league standing and have recorded 2 wins, 3 losses in their last five league matches. Coming into this match, Sporting Cristal will aim to secure a win and bounce back to winning ways. They recorded victories against Sport Huancayo, Sport Boys, and U. Catolica in the World Club-friendly matchup. Also, they tied against Alianza Huanuco. During these games, they have scored eight goals while conceding five. Other recent losses were to Bolivar (3-0), Cajamarca (4-1), Palmeiras (2-3), FBC Melgar (1-0), and Alianza Lima (1-2).
Sporting Cristal: Team News and Possible Lineup
Coach Autuori Paulo favours the use of the 4-2-2 formation in which has given an average response for the team. The Captain of the team, Avila Irven, will not only be saddled with the responsibility to lead the team but also to score goals. He found himself in the score sheet against Binacional in the 5-0 goal-shower victory. Gonzales Christofer and Castro Maxloren will be instrumental in the wings in delivering crosses that lead to assists.
🔖 Expected lineup ( 4-2-2):
Enriquez Diego (G), Lora Jhilmar, Chavez Gianfranco, Lutiger Rafael, Pasquini Nicolas, Castro Maxloren, Tavara Gerald, Pretell Jesus, Gonzales Christofer, Gonzalez Santiago, Avila Irven (C)
⛔️ Unavailable: Cazonatti Gustavo, Iberico Luis, Pacheco Fernando, Yotun Yoshimar, Solis Renato
👤 Head Coach: Autuori Paulo
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Cerro Porteno vs Sporting Cristal Head-To-Head Statistics
Both sides last faced each other in 2003. They played twice that year, with Cerro Porteno winning the last by 1-0, and it was at home.
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Cerro Porteno vs Sporting Cristal: Betting Tips & Odds
- Cerro Porteno has won the last H2H between the two sides and has scored a goal in both meetings. A win for the home side is available on 1xbet with odds of 1.74.
- Sporting Cristal has recorded 4 losses in the last 5 matches. A double chance for the away team is available on 1xbet bookmark with odds of 2.11.
- Across the last ten matches, Cerro Porteno has only scored over 2 goals in two of the fixtures. An under 2.5 goals option is available on Betway with odds at 1.678.
Cerro Porteno vs Sporting Cristal Match Prediction 25 April 2025
Cerro Porteno is in pole position to secure a narrow victory in this matchup. Comparing the performances of the two teams, it is clear that Cerro Porteno are just ahead. I expect that this fixture is going to be a low-scoring outcome. However, even though the away team has won one of their last five games, I expect the visiting team to keep the pressure on.
Our match prediction: is that both teams will score (no). This option is provided on the 1xbet bookmaker website for odds of 1.725.
Our betting tip: on the match is that a score of 2-0 will be recorded. This option is provided on the Betway bookmaker website for odds of 7.00
The last match prediction: is Cerro Pereno to win. This option is provided on the Bet365 bookmaker website for odds of 1.742
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