Olimpia vs Tacuary Prediction: Olimpia Looking for its Second Consecutive Win in Division

In the upcoming fixture of the Paraguayan Primera Division, Matchday 3, Olimpia will take on Tacuary at the Manuel Ferreira Stadium in Asuncion. Olimpia managed to start its campaign with a win, whereas Tacuary has lost its two opening games of the season. The two competed previously in October 2022, and Olimpia won 1-0. Olimpia leads the head-to-head win count (16-3) with 9 matches ended in a draw. Moving forward, odds and bookmakers' preferences suggest Olimpia as favorites for the upcoming matchup, however, Tacuary can send shockwaves to Olimpia anytime.

Olimpia - Coming off a Win Against Luqueno (WLDWW)

Going in the matchup, Olimpia is coming off a win against Luqueno (2-1), in which Olimpia was gifted an own goal in the 5th minute of play by Francisco Peralta. In the 70th minute of play, Fernando Cardozo scored the decisive goal, giving his side a dominant lead over Luqueno. Going in the season and match, Olimpia has stayed unbeaten in its last 14 home fixtures. Moreover, Olimpia has also stood successful in scoring at least a goal or more in its last 28 matches. Talking about the goal scoring average, Olimpia averages over 2.00 goals per game in home games. Olimpia has scored 52 goals at an average of 1.82 goals per game against Tacuary in 28 matches. Hence, Olimpia is likely to continue its dominance over Tacuary.

Tacuary - Coming off a Defeat Against Guairena (LLWLW)

Going in the game against Olimpia, Tacuary is certainly falling behind in the stats and overall game form. In the game against Guairena, Ivan Valdez scored the only goal for Tacuary and leveled the scoreline. However, Guairena managed to net in one more in the 71st minute of play and win (1-2). Tacuary has conceded goals at an average of 2.00 goals per game, which needs to be improvised in order to exert pressure on rival teams. In 28 encounters against Olimpia, Tacuary has scored just 32 goals at an average of 1.14 goals per game. Hence, Tacuary is likely to score at least a goal against Olimpia.

Expert Betting Tips

Olimpia and Tacuary played each other thrice in 2022. Olimpia stood successful in two fixtures, whereas one was won by Tacuary. The game total was over 2.5 in two of three outings. Hence, the upcoming matchup is likely to produce a scoreline of over 2.5 goals. Olimpia will stand as favorites for winning and scoring at least 2 goals in the winning cause. The final scoreline is expected to be 2-1. 

• Goals Over 2.5 for 1.66
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.9
• Correct Score 2-1 for 6.5