Central Cordoba vs Cerro Largo Prediction: Argentinian side are more experienced

Central Cordoba vs Cerro Largo: Prediction and odds on the Match on 16 July 2025

The Copa Sudamericana reaches the knockout phase as Argentina's Central Cordoba from Santiago del Estero faces Uruguay's Cerro Largo. The match promises to be a great entertainment and a decisive match for each of those teams. The Argentines will be playing at home and will try to use home support, while the visitors from Uruguay will be looking to secure a good result before the rematch next week in Uruguay. Central Cordoba failed in their campaign in the Copa Libertadores, while Cerro Largo had a successful campaign so far in this competition. Considering their different path toward this match, we can expect a very exciting encounter.

Central Cordoba: form and statistics

Central Cordoba comes into this match after their unsuccessful campaign in the Copa Libertadores. Namely, they finished in third place in Group C. We must admit that they were a bit unlucky, as they had the same number of points as the teams in first and second place, LDU Quito, Flamengo, and Central Cordoba had 11 points each, but Central Cordoba had the worst goal difference. In the last round, they were heavily defeated by LDU Quito in Ecuador, and it brought them to the knockout stage in the Copa Sudamericana. Their first challenge will be rather unpleasant as Cerro Largo aren’t a very experienced team in international competitions and can be a very tricky and unknown opponent. In the last six matches they have only a win, and in their last match in the league they drew against Aldosivy as visitors.

Central Cordoba Lineup

Central Cordoba are known for their organized defense and efficient counter attacks. However, in this match it's expected that Omar de Felippe will try to take control of the middle and push his team to create as many chances as they can.

� Central Cordoba starting lineup (4-1-4-1)

Aguerre – Moyano, Abascia, Mansilla, Cufre – Galvan, — Besozzi, Gomez, Bobadilla, Perello – Heredia

👤 Head Coach: Omar de Felippe

Cerro Largo: form and statistics

Cerro Largo can be very pleased with their achievement and reaching the knockout phase of the Copa Sudamericana. They were part of Group B and finished in second place, among strong and more experienced teams like U. Catolica (Chile), Vitoria (Brazil), and Defensa y Justicia (Argentina). In the end, Cerro Largo had 7 points, enough for the second place. Interestingly, Cerro Largo had better results in away matches than at home. Both wins in group phase were away against Vitoria and Defensa y Justicia in very hot away games. It certainly gives them confidence before this trip to Argentina. However, their recent form isn't very good, their last win was in May against Defensa y Justicia in Argentina, and since then this team have three draws, and three defeats. In their last match, they drew in the league against River Plate at home 2:2.

Cerro Largo Lineup

Cerro Largo showed that they can play away from home in a very hot and unpleasant atmosphere. In this match it's expected of them to play more defensively oriented, and to try to exploit the flanks playing in standard 4-4-2 formation.

� Cerro Largo starting lineup (4-4-2)

Santilli – Bonifazi, Gianoli, Di Pippa, Correa — Anasco, Perez, Assis, Mir– Peraza, Rosi

👤 Head Coach: Danielo Nunez

Central Cordoba vs Cerro Largo: head to head statistics

This will be the first match between these teams, and it will be very interesting to see if Cerro Largo will continue their good away form in this competition or Central Cordoba will use the home-field advantage to get positive result before the rematch next week.

Central Cordoba vs Cerro Largo: Betting Tips & Odds

• Central Cordoba have conceded at home in 7 of their last 8 matches, and the option for Cerro Largo to score in this game is offered on the 1xBet bookmaker website for odds of 1.84;
• Cerro Largo showed lack of discipline in the last several matches, and in their last 3 matches they received 9 yellow cards. The option for Cerro Largo to receive more than 2.5 yellow cards is offered in the Bet365 bookmaker website for odds of 1.77;
• In three of Central Cordoba last five matches both teams scored a goal. The option for both teams to score a goal is offered in the Betway bookmaker website for odds of 2.15;

Central Cordoba vs Cerro Largo match prediction 16 July 2025

Both teams are struggling recently, and this match may decide the direction of the ongoing season. The pressure is certainly on Central Cordoba, and they are considered huge favorites in this duel. Cerro Largo are new in this world of international competitions, especially the knockout stage, so it's easier for them to play and compete in these tricky away matches. However, I think that Central Cordoba will use the support and home-field advantage and win this match while scoring at least two goals against Cerro Largo, who aren't very confident in their defensive line.

Our match prediction is a home win and  total of over 2.5 goals for a coefficient of 2.35 in the 1xBet bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match is a home win in both halves for a coefficient of 2.22 in the Betway bookmaker.

Lastly, both teams to score for 2.2 odds in the Bet365 bookmaker.