Nacional Asuncion vs Cerro Porteno Prediction: Cerro Porteno Looking to Make a Robust Comeback

In the upcoming fixture of the Paraguayan Primera Division, Apertura Matchday 20, Nacional Asuncion will be up against Club Nacional at the Chaco Defenders Stadium in Asuncion. According to the table standings of now, Nacional Asuncion stands 5th with 7 wins and 27 points, whereas Cerro Porteno stands 2nd with 10 wins and 37 points. With both sides standing in the top five table standings, the upcoming matchup is likely to have both sides playing to establish themselves and secure their table standing. Cerro Porteno and Nacional last played against each other in March this year, and Cerro Porteno won (4-1) at home. Continue reading to find out more about the upcoming matchup. 

Nacional Asuncion - Coming off a Win Against Luqueno (WDDWL)

Going forward in the contest, Nacional Asuncion is coming off a perfect win against Luqueno (0-1) and a goalless draw previously against Resistencia (0-0). From the last five matches played, Nacional has produced 2 wins, 2 draws, and a defeat. About the overall scoring, Nacional has produced 5 goals, averaging 1.00 goals per game in the last five. On the other hand, Nacional has allowed 4 goals, averaging 0.80 goals per game. When playing at home, Nacional has secured a win and a draw in the last 2 home matches. Hence, Nacional might be just able to keep itself consistent against Cerro Porteno. Despite the loss of Juan Sebastian Vargas, Nacional is likely to produce a solid performance against Cerro Porteno.

Expected Opening Lineup for Nacional Asuncion

Héctor Espínola; Feliciano Brizuela, Francisco Baez, Tiago Caballero, Gustavo Aguilar, Diego Fernandez; Edgardo Orzusa, Juan Fernando Alfaro, Claudio Núñez, Juan González Arza; Robert Martinez.

Cerro Porteno - Coming off Back to Back Defeats Across All Competitions (LLDDW)

Though Cerro Porteno has produced terrific performances in the Paraguayan Primera Division, its recent performance hasn’t been quite great across all competitions. Cerro Porteno is coming off a clean-sheet defeat against Palmeiras (0-3) and, before that, against General Caballero JLM (1-2). In the last five matches played, Cerro Porteno has produced 2 defeats, 2 losses, and a draw. About the overall scoring, Cerro Porteno has produced 6 goals and conceded 9 goals, averaging 1.20 and 1.80 goals per game. The visitors will be desperately looking forward to making a reasonable comeback and producing competitive results in the Primera Division as their Libertadores journey seems over.

Expected Opening Lineup for Cerro Porteno

Jean Fernandes; Alberto Espínola, Juan Gabriel Patiño, Robert Piris Da Motta, Gabriel Báez; Angel Cardozo, Wilder Viera, Federico Carrizo, Claudio Aquino; Antonio Galeano, Diego Churin.

Expert Betting Tips

Though Cerro Porteno hasn’t been able to apply itself fully against opposition across all competitions, the upcoming matchup is likely to have Cerro Porteno making a reasonable comeback. I am backing the visitors to make the most of the upcoming outing, as they have produced a draw and a win in the last two away matches. The full-time result is likely to be a win for Porteno or the match to end in a draw. The match total is likely to be over 2.5 goals, and both sides to score. 

• Cerro Porteno to Win for 1.95
• Total Over 2.5 for 1.88
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 1.72