Libertad vs Nacional Prediction: Libertad Enjoying the Top Run in the Division Professional

In the upcoming fixture of the Paraguayan Primera Division, Matchday 15, Libertad will be up against Nacional at the Estadio Tigo La Huerta in Asunción. With 11 wins and 35 points in the contest, Libertad leads the points table so far, and on the other hand, Nacional stands 6th with 5 wins and 19 points. The two teams are certainly remarked as Paraguayan giants, and the upcoming matchup will be an interesting one to witness. Libertad and Nacional last played in February 2023, and Libertad dominated (1-2) away from home. From the last four matches played between the two, Libertad has won three, whereas Nacional has been only successful once. Continue reading to find out more about the upcoming matchup and its likely outcomes. 

Club Libertad lost to Alianza Lima (1-2) in the last Copa Libertadores outing. The only goal scored for Libertad was in the 93rd minute, that too on a penalty by Oscar Cardozo. Libertad recovered quickly from the defeat and registered a one-sided win against Luqueno (0-2), in which Hector Villa and Ivan Ramirez did the scoring. In the last five matches played, Libertad has registered three wins, drawn and lost a fixture each. In terms of scoring, Libertad has scored 12 goals, averaging 2.2 goals per game. Against the scoring average, Libertad has conceded just 4 goals in the last five.  

Martín Silva; Iván Piris, Diego Viera, Alexander Barboza, Néstor Giménez; Cristian Riveros, Rubén Darío Lezcano, Diego Gómez; Héctor Villalba, Enso González, Óscar Cardozo.

With 2 wins, 2 draws, and just a defeat in the last five matches played, Club Nacional has significantly improved and is moving ahead with consistency and determination. In the last match against General Caballero JLM, Richard Cabrera and Juan Alfaro scored goals. Juan Alfaro also registered a goal against Olimpia in the previous outing, giving his side an unexpected win. Nacional has scored 5 goals in the last 3 matches played and has conceded just 1 goal in the last five. Hence, Nacional also seems to be reasonably up for the challenge against Libertad. 

Héctor Espínola; Richard Cabrera, Claudio Núñez, Carlos Rolón, Fernando Román; Juan Fernando Alfaro, Edgardo Orzusa, Jordan Santacruz; Jorge Damián González, Roberto Martínez, Gustavo Aguilar.

Libertad and Nacional both carry a quite similar match form in the last five matches played. However, the notorious record of Libertad in Primera Division makes them a favorite against Nacional. Nacional has only allowed a goal in the last five matches, which is why scoring will be tough for the home side. I am backing both sides to score, and the match total to be over 2.5 goals. Since Nacional has scored positively in the last three matches, I am predicting a final scoreline of 2-1 or the match to end in a draw (1-1).

• Libertad Asuncion to Win for 1.45
• Total Over 2.5 for 1.72
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 1.84