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Matchday 2 of the group stage in the 2023 Copa Libertadores continues this Thursday, April 20, with the matchup between Libertad vs Alianza Lima in Group G. These two teams will battle it out for the top spot in the group.
At JefeBet we present our analysis, predictions and other information on the duel between these two teams, Libertad vs Alianza Lima, which is part of the group stage of the Copa Libertadores 2023.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Libertad vs Alianza Lima Copa Libertadores Group Stage Game on April 20, 2023
- Where: Dr. Nicolás Leoz Stadium, Asunción, Paraguay
- When: Thursday, April 20, 2023, 10:00 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Libertad (-195) / Tie (+325) / Alianza Lima (+510)
- Asian Handicap: Libertad (AH -1, -113) / Alianza Lima (AH +1, -106)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-121) / Under (-103)
- Both teams score: Yes (-109) / No (-120)
Odds provided by Unibet.
Betting on Libertad
Libertad is having an impressive season, currently holding the top of the Paraguayan League standings with a six-point lead over its closest rival. The team’s recent 4-0 victory over Resistencia only adds to its success. In addition to its domestic dominance, Libertad has had a successful debut in the Copa Libertadores.
Its 1-0 victory over Atlético Mineiro in Brazil was a strong start to the group stage of South America’s most important continental tournament. Heading into Matchday 2, Libertad is at the top of Group G with the opportunity to take a significant step towards the knockout stages.
Although the team has only suffered one defeat, Libertad’s record this season is nearly perfect, with 14 games played across all competitions. In fact, it has only failed to score in one game, and has kept a clean sheet in nine of those matches.
Possible Lineup (4-4-2): Martín Silva; Iván Piris, Diego Viera, Alexander Barboza, Mathias Espinoza; Héctor Villalba, Álvaro Campuzano, Diego Gomez, Lucas Sanabria; Óscar Cardozo, Lorenzo Melgarejo.
Betting on Alianza Lima
Although Alianza Lima has had a positive start to 2023, it couldn’t take advantage of playing at home during the previous matchday of the Copa Libertadores. The team drew 0-0 against Athletico Paranaense, which now leaves it in need of points in this upcoming match no matter what.
However, the Peruvian team may arrive at this game with confidence, as it has registered three consecutive victories in the league without conceding any goals. Alianza Lima won 3-0 against AD Cantolao over the weekend,which solidified its position as the only leader of the Peruvian Liga 1 with a two-point advantage, and one game less than its closest competitor.
The Colombian Pablo Sabbag has met the expectations generated by his arrival in the team this season, as he scored in the latest match of the Lima team, and he already has five goals in his nine official matches.
Possible Lineup (4-5-1): Ángelo Campos; Edinson Chávez, Carlos Zambrano, Santiago García, Ricardo Lagos; Jesús Castillo, Josepmir Ballón, Christian Cueva, Gabriel Costa, Jairo Concha; Pablo Sabbag.
JefeBet Prediction
Despite Alianza Lima’s excellent performance in the first few months of 2023, this time the team will be facing an inspired opponent in a condition where it usually struggles at the continental level. In fact, Alianza Lima has lost by more than one goal difference in three of its four previous visits to Paraguay, including a 4-1 defeat at Libertad’s home ground.
On the other hand, Libertad already showed what the team is capable of in the opening matchday, rescuing a victory from a very difficult terrain. Now, being at home where it has only conceded one goal this season, we expect it to dominate from the start and secure a convincing win in this upcoming Libertad vs Alianza Lima.
Prediction: Libertad Asian Handicap (LIB 3-0 ALI).
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