Cerro Porteno vs Libertad Prediction: Libertad Carrying a Winning Streak in Away Fixtures

In the upcoming fixture of the Paraguayan Primera Division, Apertura Matchday 21, Cerro Porteno will face Libertad at the General Pablo Rojas Stadium in Asunción. According to the current table standings, Cerro Porteno is in 2nd place with 10 wins and 37 points, while Libertad is in 1st place with 16 wins and 50 points. With both teams in the top 2 standings, the upcoming matchup is expected to be a thrilling encounter. The last time these two sides played was in April this year, with Libertad winning 5-0. Out of the last five matches between the two teams, each side has won twice, and one match ended in a draw.

Moving forward in the contest, Cerro Porteno is coming off a close defeat against Nacional (2-1), with Samu scoring the only goal for Porteno in the 63rd minute. However, a penalty conceded in the 80th minute ended up being the reason for Cerro Porteno's defeat. When playing at home, Cerro Porteno has a 40% win rate and an average of 1.90 goals per game. However, their last continental fixture against Palmeiras resulted in a clean sheet defeat (0-3). Cerro Porteno has lost three and drawn two matches in their last five across all competitions. They have scored 5 goals, averaging 1.00 goal per game, while conceding 10 goals, averaging 2.00 goals per game.

Moving forward in the matchup, Club Libertad will be desperate to continue their winning momentum. In the recent fixture of the local league, Libertad comfortably defeated General Caballero JLM (0-2). Moreover, Libertad also defeated Alianza Lima (1-2) in the Copa Libertadores matchup. With Cistian Riveros and William Mendieta involved in the scoring, it is likely that they will contribute to the upcoming matchup as well. When playing away from home, Libertad averages 1.80 goals per game and concedes goals at an average of just 0.90 goals per game. Hence, the upcoming fixture could see Libertad maintaining their consistent scoring average. In the last five matches played, Libertad has scored 9 goals, averaging 1.80 goals per game. In comparison, they have only allowed 2 goals, averaging 0.40 goals per game. Moreover, Libertad has won their last three away matches, making them favorites to win against Cerro as well.

With Libertad carrying an unbeaten run and having clear momentum in their last three away fixtures, it is likely that they will win the upcoming matchup. Cerro Porteno has seen over 2.5 goals in 4 of their last 5 matches. Hence, the upcoming matchup is also likely to have a total of over 2.5 goals, with both teams scoring positively.

• Club Libertad to Win for 2.70
• Total Over 2.5 for 1.962
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.725