Henry Roldán
Two South American soccer giants will face each other once again this coming Thursday as Palmeiras vs Cerro Porteno clash against each other in Group C of the Copa Libertadores 2023. In the first matchday of the tournament, Verdão could not overcome the altitude of Bolivia and lost 3-1 against Bolívar. Meanwhile, the Ciclón defeated Barcelona from Ecuador 2-1 at home.
It’s worth remembering that the Brazilians and the Paraguayans clashed last year in the round of 16 of the continental tournament, in an encounter that resulted in a Palmeiras win with an aggregate of 8-0. Without further ado, at JefeBet, we bring you the best preview of the stellar clash between Palmeiras vs Cerro Porteno.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Palmeiras vs Cerro Porteno Copa Libertadores Group C Game on April 20, 2023
- Where: Allianz Parque, Sao Paulo, Brazil
- When: Thursday, April 20, 2023, 8:00 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Palmeiras (-350) / Tie (+425) / Cerro Porteño (+800)
- Asian Handicap: Palmeiras (AH -1.5, -115) / Cerro Porteño (AH +1.5, -130)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-145) / Under (+105)
- Both teams score: Yes (+110) / No (-155)
All odds are provided by Draftkings.
Betting on Palmeiras
Palmeiras had a rough start struggling with the altitude of Bolivia. However, the team is aiming to bounce back on its feet and gift a win to its passionate fanbase in its upcoming match on Thursday. Abel Ferreira’s squad is the clear favorite to win, despite facing a tough opponent like Cerro Porteño. Recent history between the two teams puts pressure on Palmeiras to come out on top.
Despite stumbling through the first matchday, Palmeiras had a strong start to the season, winning the Campeonato Paulista with only one loss in 16 matches played. Last weekend, the team defeated Cuiabá 2-1 in the opening matchday of the Brasileirao. It is worth remembering that in the round of 16 of the 2022 Copa Libertadores, Palmeiras thrashed Cerro Porteño 5-0 at home before being eliminated in the semifinals by Atlético Paranaense.
Probable lineup (4-2-3-1): Weverton; Marcos Rocha, Gustavo Gómez, Murilo, Vanderlan; Gabriel Menino, Zé Rafael; Artur, José López, Dudu; Endrick.
Betting on Cerro Porteno
Riding high on recent success, Cerro Porteño will attempt to erase the awful image it left last year against Palmeiras when it visits the three-time American champion this Thursday. The Paraguayan team won in its first presentation of Group C by defeating a direct rival like Barcelona of Ecuador, thanks to a penalty converted by Claudio Aquino and another goal from Diego Churín in the 74th minute. This result allowed for the Cyclone to get off to a good start.
This great result, also has allowed the team to remain undefeated in this edition of the Copa Libertadores after winning the four matches played in the previous two stages. This, adds up to the strong start the team has had in the Paraguayan League, where it has only suffered one defeat in 13 matches and has recorded three victories in a row.
Facundo Sava’s team is the leader in the local championship in goals scored with 24, but it is also the team that has conceded the most goals with 19, a discouraging fact to take into account before visiting one of the most powerful teams in the continent.
Probable lineup (4-4-2): Jean Fernandes; Alberto Espínola, Robert Piris, Gabriel Báez, Eduardo Brock; Federico Carrizo, Damián Bobadilla, Rafael Carrascal, Claudio Aquino; Robert Morales, Diego Churín.
JefeBet Prediction
Cerro Porteño’s strong start to the season is surely giving its followers hope of a positive result in Sao Paulo and a chance to move past the humiliation of last year’s edition. However, it won’t be easy. While the Cyclone has only lost once in four matches at Allianz Parque, Verdão has not lost at home in all competitions in 26 matches, since July 3rd last year when it fell to Atlético Paranaense in Brasileirao.
Furthermore, we must keep in mind Cerro Porteño’s defensive problems. Although the team’s attack has been sharp in Paraguay, Palmeiras’ forward line is expected to cause havoc this year in the Libertadores, and the Uruguayan defense could be one of its many victims. That is why, at JefeBet, we predict the match ending with a home victory.
Prediction: Moneyline Palmeiras and Over (PAL 2 – CER 1).
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