Sport Huancayo vs Club Nacional Asunción Prediction: Can Sport Huancayo Perform Under Extreme Social Pressure?

In the opening fixture of the Copa Libertadores Leg 1, Sport Huancayo will take on Club Nacional from Paraguay at the Estadio Huancayo in Peru. The upcoming matchup is quite valued for the Peruvian fans, as Sport Huancayo has made it into the international circuit after years of hassle and consistent performances. With the Peruvian season 2023 kicking in, Sport Huancayo hasn’t played an official match in 2023. Club Nacional on the other hand is coming off a fine tuned win against Guairena (1-3). The two sides have never shared the field before, hence, the upcoming matchup will be an interesting one to witness. 

Sport Huancayo - Will be Playing Behind Closed Doors Due to Social Issues in the Country (WWLLL)

Though Sport Huancayo is playing in its home ground, it will have no fans or cheerleaders to support them. The match will be played in a restricted arena with closed doors for the general public. However, Sport Huancayo will look to concentrate on the game and not on social problems. Sport Huancayo was awarded a win against Cusco FC (0-3) and is yet to begin its journey in 2023. Sport Huancayo averages around 0.8 goals per game, which is likely to improve as the matches continue in 2023. Comparing the stats from the last 10 home games, Sport Huancayo averages 2.00 goals per game at home, which is quite decent in context to the goals conceding average, which is just 0.80 goals. Moreover, Huancayo has a 60% win record at home in the last 10 home matches. Going in the matchup, Huancayo might be a little hesitant, however, their effort will be to secure a decent win.

Club Nacional Asunción - Coming off a Fantastic Win Over Guaireña (WDLLL)

Going in the matchup, Club Nacional is coming off a fine orchestrated win over Guairena (1-3), in which Cristhian Ocampos and Carlos Arrua scored goals. With a decent looking goal scoring average of 1.2 goals per game in the last 5 played, Nacional can make the upcoming contest an exciting one. In the last 10 away games, Club Nacional has scored 19 goals, averaging 1.90 goals per game. Moreover, the conceding rate is just 0.90 goals, which is quite reasonable considering the away fixtures. Nacional Asuncion has recorded 70% wins in its last 10 home games, making them favorites for another win away from home.

Expert Betting Tips

Considering the goal scoring and conceding averages of the two sides, the upcoming matchup is likely to be a high scoring event. Even though Sport Huancayo is playing at home, pressure will be on them due to ongoing social issues. Hence, I am backing Nacional to win and the final scoreline to be 1-2 or 1-3.

• Nacional Asuncion to Win for 3.40
• 1st Goal - Nacional Asuncion for 2.40
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.832