Sportivo Luqueno vs Cerro Porteno Prediction: Cerro Clear Favorites to Win

In the upcoming fixture of the Paraguayan Primera Division, Matchday 18, Sportivo Luqueno will be taking on Cerro Porteno at the Estadio Defensores del Chaco in Asunción. Going in the matchup, Sportivo Luqueno stands 8th with 5 wins and 22 points, whereas Cerro Porteno stands 2nd with 10 wins and 36 points. The two teams last met in March this year and the match resulted in a high scoring draw (3-3). From the five matches played between the two, three matches have resulted in a draw, whereas both sides have won a match each. Continue reading to find out more about the upcoming matchup in Asunción. 

Sportivo Luqueno - Coming off a Draw Against Resistencia (DWLLL)

Sportivo Luqueno will be hoping to make significant progress in the upcoming matches. Going in the matchup against Cerro Porteno, Sportivo is coming off a draw against Resistencia (1-1), in which Marcelo Perez scored the opening goal on penalty. Moreover, Jorge Mendoza was sent off the field due to a red card suspension, and will be missing out the match against Cerro. Sportivo Luqueno will be quite satisfied by their recent performances, as their losing run finally came to an end with a win against Guarani (3-0). With 6 goals scored and 8 conceded in the last five matches played, Sportivo averages 1.20 and 1.60 goals per game. Marcelo Perez has scored 7 goals this season and is likely to contribute in Sportivo’s progress in the ongoing season. 

Expected Opening Lineup for Sportivo Luqueno

Gonzalo Falcón; Eduardo Duarte, Alan Ledesma, Sebastián Olmedo, Juan Núñez; Julio Baez, Jorge Mendoza, Rodrigo Rojas, Diego Fernandez; Marcelo Perez, Sergio Fretes.

Cerro Porteño - Carrying the Shift of Momentum Forward (DWLWW)

In the last five matches played across all competitions, Cerro Porteno has secured 3 wins, a draw, and a defeat. Thought the defeat came against in Bolivar (0-4) in Libertadores matchup, Cerro has managed to produce a concrete winning streak in the Primera Division. In the last outing against Olimpia (2-2), in which Aquino and Espinola scored goals. With 9 goals scored in the last five matches played, Cerro averages 1.80 goals per game. Talking specifically about the Primera Division, Cerro Porteno has scored 33 goals in 17 matches played, averaging about 2.00 goals per game. When playing away from home, Cerro has registered comfortable wins in the last two matches, winning against Resistencia (1-2) and Guarani (0-3).

Expected Opening Lineup for Cerro Porteno

Jean; Alan Núñez, Pedro Álvarez, Piris da Motta, Gabriel Báez; Federico Carrizo, Rafael Carrascal, Wilder Viera, Sergio Diaz; Fernando Fernandez, Braian Samudio.

Expert Betting Tips

Going in the matchup, Cerro Porteno will be starting aggressively to score big and earn three important win points. On the other hand, the home side is coming off a clean sheet win against Guarani (3-0) at home. Hence, the matchup is likely to be a well-balanced encounter, with both teams managing to score. I am predicting a draw, or Cerro Porteno to clinch a match winning goal and win with a goal difference of one goal.

• Cerro Porteno to Win for 1.83
• Correct Score 1-2 for 8.00
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 1.83