Rafael Guillén
Cerro Porteno is still chasing the top spot and this match holds a lot of significance. Sportivo Luqueno vs Cerro Porteno is a perfect opportunity for both teams, especially for the visitors, who need the three points to continue their impressive streak.
Without further introduction, at JefeBet, we are ready to provide you with the best sports betting information and predictions for the Paraguayan League. So, here is our prediction for this match between Sportivo Luqueno vs Cerro Porteno.
Predictions, Picks, and Betting Preview for the Sportivo Luqueno vs Cerro Porteno Paraguayan Primera Division Apertura 2023 Matchday 18 Game on May 17, 2023
- Where: Feliciano Cáceres Stadium, Asunción, Paraguay
- When: Wednesday, May 17, 2023, 5:00 PM ET
- Moneyline: Sportivo Luqueno (+290) / Tie (+240) / Cerro Porteno (-135)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-115) / Under (-125)
- Both teams score: Yes (-120) / No (-115)
All odds are provided by BetMGM
Betting on Club Sportivo Luqueño
This team was on a three-game losing streak that hurt badly its position in the standings, but it got back to winning ways by beating Guarani 3-0, which kept it in eighth place in the ranking.
On that day, the offense responded, something it had failed to do in the past two games where it went scoreless. The forwards finally found the back of the net. In fact, the main problem is that it is a team that generates chances but had been struggling to convert them.
Sportivo Luqueño had been averaging about eight shots per game, but it just couldn’t find the net. This game is important because, even though there isn’t much of the season left, accumulating points is crucial. Additionally, Marcelo Pérez has scored seven goals and is vying for the top scorer title.
Possible Lineup (4-4-2): Gonzalo Falcón; Eduardo Duarte, Alan Ledesma, Sebastián Olmedo, Juan Núñez; Julio Báez, Jorge Mendoza, Rodrigo Rojas, Diego Fernández; Marcelo Pérez, Sergio Fretes.
Betting on Club Cerro Porteño
The Cyclone is going all out to win its 35th title in history. Its six consecutive victories have brought it within striking distance of The Cabbage Growers, but this team cannot afford to let up.
During this run, it has only conceded four goals, which shows that its defense is solid. However, the team struggles to keep possession and typically averages around 10 shots per game.
Cerro Porteno is one of the highest-scoring teams in the league with 33 goals, 15 of which were scored away from home. Moreover, it is the best away team in the league, having won six out of eight games.
In the previous matchday, it drew 2-2 against Olimpia in a thrilling match. Angel Cardozo was sent off and will be a notable absence for this upcoming game.
Possible Lineup (4-4-2): Jean; Alan Núñez, Pedro Álvarez, Piris da Motta, Gabriel Báez; Federico Carrizo, Rafael Carrascal, Wilder Viera, Sergio Diaz; Fernando Fernández, Braian Samudio.
JefeBet Prediction
Cerro Porteno is playing for points to keep putting pressure on Libertad, and it will face a tough opponent such as Luqueno, who has only lost one game and conceded four goals at home. We believe that Cerro Porteno’s streak will continue, but this team won’t win this time.
It’s going to be a close match, and we predict that the points will be split as Luqueno will hold off Cerro Porteno’s attacks. So, get ready for an exciting game full of action and suspense!
Prediction: Tie (LUQ 0-0 CER)
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