Libertad vs Athletico-PR Prediction: Bet in Libertad to win

The upcoming match of CONMEBOL Libertadores Athletico-PR will visit Libertad at Defensores Del Chaco Stadium, in Assunção, Paraguay for the third group G stage match.

Athletico-PR is currently 2nd in group G with 4 points, while Alianza Lima leads with the same 4 points. Libertad is the 3rd, with 3 points. Libertad and Athletico try to add points in one of the hardest groups of the competition.

LIBERTAD

Libertad is the best team in Paraguay. They lead Serie A with 35 matches, 12 victories, 2 draws, and just 1 defeat. After a good start in the group stage of Libertadores, with a victory against Atlético-MG as the away side, Libertad was defeated by Alianza Lima at home. So, against Athletico-PR, Libertad will have to get the job done to keep the best chances to qualify. Libertad won the 2 last matches in Apertura, against Sportivo Luqueño 2-0, and Nacional 2-1. This season, Libertad has played 17 matches, with 13 victories, 2 draws, and 2 losses. They have scored 33 goals and suffered just 10 goals.

EXPECTED OPENING LINEUP FOR LIBERTAD

Martín Silva, Píris, Viera, Barboza, Espinoza Acosta, Gómez, Campuzano, Sabaria Brítez, Villalba, Cardozo, González Medina.

ATHLETICO-PR

Athletico-PR is the 2nd in group G of Libertadores, with a draw against Alianza Lima, in Peru, and a victory against Atlético-MG at home. In Brazil Serie A, Athletico-PR is currently 14th, with just 1 winning and 2 defeats. Athletico lost the last match against Atlético-MG in Brazil Serie A 2-1, as the away side. This season, Athletico has played 24 matches, with 18 victories, 3 draws, and 3 defeats.

EXPECTED OPENING LINEUP FOR ATHLETICO-PR

Bento, Khellven, Zé Ivaldo, Thiago Heleno, Pedrinho, Erick, Hugo Moura, Alex Santana, Terans, Vitor Roque, Rômulo. 

EXPERT BETTING TIPS

Playing at home, Libertad it’s a very strong team and has the best chance to win. Besides, Athletico-PR does not have a good defense rate. They suffered 16 goals in 24 matches this season. So, that increases the probability of Libertad scores and winning the match at home. Although, Athletico has an experienced team and it will be a very close match. In this case, the home factor can affect the result, because of the support of the fans. It seems to be a match that Libertad will win by a few goals.