Club Olimpia vs Club Libertad Prediction: Both Sides in the Race of Entering the Top Two Standings

With the top four teams of the ongoing Paraguayan Primera Division playing against each other, we have Olimpia taking on Libertad at the Tigo Manuel Ferreira stadium in Asuncion, Paraguay. Going in the game, Olimpia stands 3rd with 9 wins and 30 points from 15 games played so far in the contest. Libertad stands a spot below Olimpa, 4th with 8 wins and 26 points. The upcoming fixture between the two sides is likely to be very competitive as both teams have shared the field 50 times. Libertad leads the head to head win count by 3 wins. The last time they played against each other, Libertad won 0-4. 

Going in the game, Club Olimpia is coming off a decent win over Sportivo Ameliano (0-2), in whihc Alejandro Silva and Derlis Gonzalez scored goals. Olimpia has scored 6 goals in its last 5 matches, averaging about 1.2 goals per game. Going in the game, Olimpia will depend on the likes of Brian Montenegro and Mateo Gamarra. Olimpia will be desperate to avenge the 0-4 defeat of 8th September and settle the scores.

Though Libertad has all the advantages swinging in its favor, but the away disadvantage is likely to affect Libertad. Going in the game, Libertad is coming off a draw against 12 de Octubre (2-2), in which Lorenzo Melgarejo and Roque Santa Cruz scored goals. Before this, Libertad lost to Resitencia (1-0) which was totally unexpected. With just 5 goals scored in the last 5 games played, Libertad averages about 1 goal per game. 

For the upcoming match, if we evaluate the two teams, Olimpia has a much more consistent game form compared to Libertad. Moreover, Olimpia is playing at its home ground and is likely to maximize the home advantage in its favor. The game total is expected to be under 2.5 and Olimpia to win 1-0.

• Club Olimpia to Win for 2.84
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.9
• Both Teams To Score - No for 2.195