Cerro Porteno vs Curico Unido Prediction: Can CUrico Cover the Deficit?

In the upcoming fixture of Copa Libertadores Round 2, Cerro Porteno will take on Curico Unido at the General Pablo Rojas Stadium in Asuncion. Going in the matchup, Cerro leads with a certain advantage and has been performing quite well in the Paraguayan Primera Division. After losing 1-0 in the first leg, pressure will be on Curico Unido as now they play away from home. With both teams coming off a decent ongoing football season, we can expect both to play a full strength side. 

Going in the matchup, Cerro Porteno is coming off a draw against Resistencia (1-1), in which Fernando Fernandez scored the opening goal for Cerro Porteno in the 40th minute of play. At the moment Cerro Porteno leads the table, Paraguay Primera Division standings quite comprehensively. When playing at home, Cerro Porteno has won twice and drawn thrice in its last 5 outings. With 6 goals scored in the last 5 matches, Cerro averages 1.2 goals per game. Secondly, Cerro has conceded just 2 goals in its last 5 matches, averaging about 0.20. Hence, Cerro Porteno will dominate odds against Curico in the upcoming outing.

• Fernando Fernandez
• Robert Morales

Curico Unido did enter the Libertadores qualification with zeal and determination. However, its recent form is completely in turmoil as they are coming off four consecutive matches. In the previous fixture of the Chilean Primera Division, Curicó lost to Universidad de Chile (1-3). Diego Coelho scored the only goal for Curico in the 80th minute of play. Bechtholdt, Merlo, De La Fuente, and Barrioes looked completely off-color as they were on the receiving end from Universidad de Chile. Curico has also scored 6 goals in its last 5 outings, but has lost 4 of the last 5 matches. Hence, Curico is likely to allow goals from the opposition in the upcoming matchup.

• Diego Coelho
• Cristian Zavala

Curico Unido is struggling at the moment and its game form from the Chilean Primera Division is completely shattered. Hence, I am backing Cerro Porteno to win at home, establishing the lead from the last matchup between the two. With the likes of Fernando Fernandez and Robert Morales in Cerro’s lineup, the home team seems to be quite favorites. The game total is expected to be under 2.5 goals and Cerro to win (2-0).

• Both Teams To Score - No for 1.65
• Goals Under 2.5 for 1.70
• Correct Score 2-0 for 6