Henry Roldán
Get ready for an exciting match in the Paraguayan Primera Division, as the top two teams of the season, Libertad vs Cerro Porteno, face off this coming Sunday in a highly anticipated encounter.
Libertad, also known as Gumarelo, secured a last-minute victory against General Cabellero with a 1-0 scoreline on Thursday. Meanwhile, Cerro Porteno, also called the Ciclón, dominated Nacional with a resounding 4-1 win at home.
Now, at JefeBet, we bring you the ultimate preview of the thrilling match between Libertad vs Cerro Porteno. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to bet on the best soccer action in Paraguay!
Predictions, Picks, and Betting Preview for the Libertad vs Cerro Porteno Paraguayan Primera Division Apertura 2023 Matchday 10 Game on April 2, 2023
- Where: Doctor Nicolás Leoz Stadium – Asunción, Paraguay
- When: Sunday, April 2, 2023, 4:30 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Libertad [To be determined] / Tie [To be determined] / Cerro Porteno [To be determined]
- Asian Handicap: Libertad [To be determined] / Cerro Porteno [To be determined]
- Over/Under (2.5): Over [To be determined] / Under [To be determined]
- Both teams score: Yes [To be determined] / No [To be determined]
All odds shown are provided by DraftKings.
Betting on Libertad Futbol Club
Despite winning the last two championships of the Paraguayan Primera Division, Libertad doesn’t seem to have lost its hunger for titles, and remains unstoppable in the 2023 season. The team, coached by Daniel Garnero, returned to winning ways on Thursday after its defeat against Olimpia in matchday 8, which is the only loss the team has suffered so far.
Having scored positive results in the first seven games, Libertad is currently at the top of the standings with 22 points, five more than its opponent this coming Sunday.
The Gumarelo club has scored in every match played this year, and its opponents have only scored five times against it, which is the lowest figure in the entire league.
In addition, Libertad will aim to maintain its unbeaten record at home, where it has won three games and drawn one. This will give the team strength before its trip to Brazil to face Atletico Mineiro in the group stages of the Copa Libertadores on Thursday.
Possible Lineup (4-4-2): Martín Silva; Gilberto Flores, Diego Viera, Alexander Barboza, Nestor Gimenez; Héctor Villalba, Hugo Martínez, Álvaro Campuzano, Hernesto Caballero; Óscar Cardozo, Lorenzo Melgarejo
Betting on Cerro Porteno
Cerro Porteno has a huge opportunity this Sunday to narrow the gap to just two points with Libertad while also maintaining its unbeaten record so far.
After nine rounds, the Ciclón is the only team in the Paraguayan Primera Division that has not lost a single game, although it has more draws (5) than victories (4), which keeps the gap with its opponent wider.
In fact, the team coached by Facundo Sava has not lost any games in all competitions, as it won all four matches against Curicó Unido and Fortaleza in the previous phases to reach the group stage of the Copa Libertadores.
Furthermore, Cerro Porteno is the leader in goals scored in the local championship, with a total of 18, and is tied in fourth place for least goals conceded with 11.
Playing on enemy grounds has been Cerro Porteno’s main strength in the early stages of the competition. In fact, it has conceded only four goals so far, thanks to not conceding any in the first two away games. Along with Nacional, the team shares the highest number of points on the road, with 10.
Possible Lineup (4-4-2): Jean Fernandes; Alberto Espínola, Juan Patiño, Gabriel Báez, Leonardo Rivas; Federico Carrizo, Wilder Viera, Ángel Cardozo Lucena, Claudio Aquino; Braian Samudio, Diego Churín.
JefeBet Prediction
Libertad vs Cerro Porteno, the two best teams of this season and of recent years in the Paraguayan Primera Division, meet for the first time with a lot at stake.
A victory for Libertad could give the team a considerable advantage towards a third consecutive championship, while three points for Cerro Porteno would not only keep it undefeated, but also leave the team just two points behind the top spot.
So far, Libertad has fiercely defended its field in Asunción, but this Sunday it may feel the fatigue after playing against General Caballero on Thursday.
On the other hand, Cerro Porteno comes into the match with a week of rest and the inspiration of having scored a victory against a direct rival like Nacional last week.
Regarding their direct confrontations, the results of these clashes have varied over the last few years, with three victories for Libertad, three draws, and four wins for Cerro Porteno in the last ten games.
Prediction: Cerro Porteno to win (LIB 1 – CER 2).
Bet on the above prediction or the one of your choice, and get a FREE instant bonus by clicking on the banner below.
Offer for US Residents:
[the_ad_placement id=”articles-draftkings”]
Offer for Residents in Chile
[the_ad_placement id=”articles-jefebet-chile”]
Not in Chile or the USA? Play now!
[the_ad_placement id=”articles-jefe-predicciones”]
