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The second leg games of the preliminary phase of the Copa Libertadores will take place in the middle of this week. The teams have everything at stake to stay alive in the continental competition, and one of the matches that looks interesting is the clash between Cerro Porteno vs Curico Unido.
In the first match, the Paraguayan team achieved the advantage, but they cannot rest in their laurels as they only won by a score of 0-1. For their part, the Andean team is looking to recover from that blow, but it will be a great challenge as they are in the midst of a negative streak that includes their recent matches in the domestic tournament.
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Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Cerro Porteno vs Curico Unido Copa Libertadores Second Stage Second Leg Game on February 28, 2023
- Where: General Pablo Rojas Stadium, Asuncion, Paraguay.
- When: Tuesday, February 28, 2023, 5:00 PM E.T.
- Unibet Moneyline: Cerro Porteño (-235) / Tie (+350) / Curico Unido (+650)
- Unibet Asian Handicap: Cerro Porteño (AH -1.25, +102) / Curicó Unido (+1.25, -122)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+102), Under (-127).
- Both teams score: Yes (+132) / No (-175).
Odds provided by Unibet.
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Betting on Cerro Porteño
Cerro Porteño managed to gain an advantage in the first leg game and, although it was just by a one goal difference, it gives them a little peace of mind ahead of this match. The win also added to the Paraguayan team’s positive streak in all competitions since October 2022, which includes 11 official matches without defeats in all competitions.
The 1-0 lead is good enough for a team that closes the series at home, as any draw would give them a ticket to the next round. In fact, their last three home matches have ended in draws, all by a score of 1-1. What’s more, they are unbeaten in five games at home in all competitions and have scored in each of those matches.
Probable Lineup (4-4-2): Miguel Martínez; Alberto Espinola, Juan Patiño, Gabriel Báez, Leonardo Rivas; Federico Carrizo, Wílder Viera, Ángel Cardozo Lucena, Claudio Aquino; Robert Morales, Diego Churin
Betting on Curico Unido
Curicó Unido had started 2023 on the right foot and looked like it had the level to fight in both the local and continental tournaments, but its latest performances left much to be desired. The poor results may affect their morale and undermine their confidence, as they not only lost the first leg against Cerro Porteño, but have now lost a total of four consecutive matches in all competitions.
And while the overall record is negative, their away record looks even worse. Their last away win was in July 2022, and since then they have gone nine games without a win in this condition. In addition, they lost their last two matches on rival soil, conceding three goals in each of those games.
Probable Lineup (4-3-3): Fabián Cerda; Augusto Barrios, Franco Bechtholdt, Omar Merlo, Ronald de la Fuente; Mario Sandoval, Agustin Nadruz, Yerko Leiva; Cristían Zavala, Diego Coelho, Federico Castro
JefeBet Prediction
If we review the recent numbers of these squads, there is little doubt as to who is the favorite. In the first leg, Cerro Porteño showed superiority as visitors, and now they will play at home. It is possible that there will not be many goals in this match, but that the victory and the pass to the next round will be for the team from Paraguay.
Prediction: Cerro Porteño wins by a score of 1-0.
