Guarani vs Nacional Prediction: Can Nacional Upset the Home Favorites?

In the upcoming fixture of the Paraguayan Primera Division, Matchday 17, Club Guarani will be up against Club Nacional Asuncion at the Estadio Rogelio Livieres in Asuncion. According to the current table standings, Guarani stands 3rd with 7 wins and 27 points, whereas Nacional stands 7th with just 6 wins and 22 points from 16 matches played. The two teams last played in March this year, and Guarani defeated Nacional (0-4). From the last five matches played between the two, both sides have won two matches each, and a fixture has resulted in a draw (1-1). 

Going in the matchup against Nacional, Guarani is coming off a clean-sheet defeat against Luqeno (3-0) and a draw previously against Emelec (1-1). Across all competitions, Guarani has secured two wins, two defeats, and a draw in the last five played. However, Guarani has played four of its last five matches at home. Therefore, it will be looking to forward to a regulation fixture. Talking about the scoring, Guarani has scored 4 goals in the last five matches played, averaging 0.80 goals per game. Compared to the scoring average, Guarani has conceded 8 goals, averaging 1.60 goals per game. In terms of scoring, the conceding average is quite high and needs to be minimized as the season continues. 

Going in the matchup, Nacional Asuncion is coming off a second consecutive win at home this season. Against Sportivo, Fleitas scored the only goal of the match in the 41st minute of play. With now playing away from home against Guarani, Nacional will be a little hesitant as it has lost its last away match against Libertad (2-1). About the overall scoring in the last five matches played, Nacional has scored 7 and conceded just 4, averaging 1.40 and 0.80 goals per game, respectively. Hence, I believe Nacional is likely to be equally up for the challenge and at least secure a draw. 

Club Nacional has won three of its last five matches, whereas Guarani has won just two. Hence, I believClub Nacional has won three of its last five matches, whereas Guarani has won just two. Hence, I believe we would see a conclusive result at the end of the match. With Guarani winning its last two away matches, the odds will be favoring the home side. However, I am backing Nacional to win or the match to end in a draw. The match total is expected to be under 2.5 goals, and both teams to score. e we would see a conclusive result at the end of the match. With Guarani winning its last two away matches, the odds will be favoring the home side. However, I am backing Nacional to win or the match to end in a draw. The match total is expected to be under 2.5 goals, and both teams to score. 

• Double Chance - Draw or Nacional for 1.50
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.645
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.84