Sportivo Ameliano vs Club Libertad Prediction: Huge pressure on both teams

For the second time this week, Sportivo Ameliano will take on Club Libertad at the Estadio Defensores de Chaco for the return leg of their round of 16 matches in the Copa Sudamericana. Both teams are all squared heading into this clash as the first-leg encounter last Thursday ended in a 1-1 draw at the Estadio Tigo La Huerta. Please see the carefully prepared tips. 

Form in all competitions: DDLDD

Sportivo Ameliano is yet to win a game in their last 9 games in all competitions, most importantly they are second-bottom of the Paraguayan league table with no wins, 4 draws and 2 losses from the 6 league games played so far. In the first leg against Club Libertad, Ameliano got ahead in the 23rd minute courtesy of Alejandro Samudio’s goal but they were pegged in the 58th minute and the game ended in a 1-1 draw. While Ameliano may be in bad shape in their domestic league, they have an amazing record in the Copa Sudamericana as they are unbeaten in 5 consecutive games in the Sudamericana. 

Form in all competitions: DDLDD

Club Libertad is without a win in their last 7 games in all competitions, the last time they won a competitive game was in the middle of last month against Tacuary in the Paraguayan Primera division. Their overall league statistics are a win, 3 draws, and 2 losses from the 6 league games they’ve played so far. Club Libertad was saved by a strong reaction in the first leg encounter after conceding first in the 23rd minute, Espinoza equalized for them in the 58th minute to give them hope for the return leg. With a victory on Thursday, Club Libertad will advance to the quarterfinals of this competition for the first time since 2021.

Club Libertad currently leads in their H2H analysis with 8 wins, and 3 draws while Ameliano has only just one win. 

Libertad are also unbeaten in their last 9 consecutive encounters against Ameliano which leaves us to wonder if Ameliano can break free on Friday. This has all the signs of a win or draw for Libertad although Ameliano is also a strong side. Both teams met earlier this week and the game ended in a goalless draw as neither of the teams found the net. We see a pattern here which would most likely be the outcome on Friday.