Club Nacional vs Sportivo Ameliano Prediction: Expecting a Draw

In the upcoming fixture of the Paraguayan Primera Division, Club Nacional will be hosting Sportivo Ameliano at the Estadio Defensores del Chaco in Asunción. Going into the contest, Nacional stands 7th with 5 wins and 19 points, and Sportivo Ameliano stands 6th with 5 wins and 22 points. The two sides last played in February 2023, and the match resulted in a draw (0-0). In the last five matches played between the two, Nacional has only been successful once, whereas Sportivo Ameliano has won twice. With three points on the line, Club Nacional will be looking to dominate the visitors at home. Continue reading to find out more about the upcoming matchup and the expected outcomes.

Going in the matchup, Club Nacional is coming off a defeat against Libertad (2-1), in which Cristhian Ocampos scored the only goal in the 72nd minute of play. Before that, Nacional managed to defeat General Caballero JLM at home (2-0), in which Richard Cabrera and Juan Alfaro scored goals in the 80th and 83rd minute of play. With 2 wins, 2 defeats, and a draw in the last five matches played, Club Nacional will be looking to regain consistency and at least rise up in the top five table standings. When playing at home, Nacional has struggled, except for the last win against Caballero. Talking about the scoring, Club Nacional has scored 6 goals, averaging 1.20 goals per game. Against the scoring average, Club Nacional has conceded 5 goals in the last five matches.

Héctor Espínola; Richard Cabrera, Carlos Rolón, Claudio Núñez, Fernando Román; Jorge González, Juan Luis Alfaro, Edgardo Orzusa, Mathías Martínez; Jordán Santacruz, David Fleitas.

Going in the matchup, Sportivo Ameliano is coming off a three-match unbeaten streak, featuring the win against Luqueno (2-0), in which Elias Sarquis and Elvio Vera scored goals. In the previous away fixture, Sportivo also managed to secure a draw against Resistencia (1-1), in which Alejandro Samudio scored the only goal. With the aspiration to carry the unbeaten streak forward and climb a few spots in the points table, Sportivo Ameliano will be hoping for a sublime display of gameplay. Though Sportivo has managed to win just one fixture of the last five played, it has the ability and temperament to improve and climb the ladder in the standings. Talking about the scoring, Sportivo has scored 7 goals, averaging 1.40 goals per game. Against the scoring average, Sportivo has conceded 9 goals, averaging 1.80 goals per game.

Joaquin Matias Papaleo; Ángel Martínez, Hugo Benítez, Franco Ortellado, Marcos Martinich; Alejandro Samudio, Edgar Zaracho, Blas Cáceres; Elias Sarquis, Giovanni Bogado, Sergio Bareiro.

The last win against General Caballero JLM at home came after a much-awaited period for Nacional. Hence, Nacional will be hopeful to continue with the winning home momentum and secure three points against Sportivo. Sportivo, on the other hand, has managed to just secure a win in the last five matches played. Moreover, the striking average of Sportivo is slightly better compared to Nacional’s. With a better scoring average, I am expecting Sportivo to neutralzie Nacional’s home confidence and the match to end in a draw. Sportivo could also go an extra mile and register a close win (1-2).

• Double Chance - Draw or Sportivo Ameliano for 1.66
• Total Over 2.5 for 2
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.77