Libertad vs Cerro Porteno Prediction: Top Two Teams Facing Each Other

Libertad and Cerro Porteno are leading the ongoing Paraguayan Primera Division standings. Libertad stands tall with 51 points in 20 matches, whereas Cerro Porteno stands 2nd with 47 points. Both teams are leading the standings and are likely to stay at the top for the upcoming two weeks. Libertad and Cerro Porteno are very strong on paper and on the field. As we go in the upcoming fixture, both teams are coming off consecutive wins, defining their gameplay and fantastic form this season.

From their last 5 games, Libertad hasn’t lost a game yet. If you notice their game form, you will observe that they have scored goals in every game, except the game against Guarani, which ended in a draw (1-1). Libertad is very strong at home, as it extends its unbeaten home run from 16 games. Moreover, Libertad has scored 11 goals in their last 5 matches, averaging slightly above 2 goals per game. Libertad leads the head-to-head stats with 18 wins over Cerro Porteno.

• Lorenzo Melgarejo
• Alvaro Campuzano
• Ramon Martinez

Going in the game, Cerro Porteno will be backing itself to win 4th consecutive fixture on the trot. In their last game, Cerro Porteno defeated General Caballero JLM (3-1) before 12 de Octubre (0-1). Their only recent defeat came against Olimpia (0-1). Cerro Porteno has a healthy goal scoring average as they have scored 9 goals in their last 5 matches. In the upcoming fixture, Cerro Porteno will have the momentum as they defeated Libertad in their previous two meetings.

• Alfio Oviedo
• Luis Farina

Going in the game, Cerro Porteno will be looking to win against the hosts, but much will depend on Alfino Oviedo, leading the charts with a hattrick in the last game. I will back the home side to win, though Cerro Porteno is in fine form. Both teams are expected to score and make the game more interesting. 

• Club Libertad to Win for 2.00
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.86
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.86