Laura Rozo
Sporting Cristal vs Nacional Asunción will be a great match scheduled for the second stage of the preliminary phase that gives the last tickets for the group stage of the Copa Libertadores 2023. This will be a crucial match that will determine which of the two teams will qualify to the most important tournament of South America. The first leg was a thrilling encounter and, although Nacional Asunción took the win, Sporting also offered a great performance.
Without further ado, at JefeBet we present our analysis, predictions and other information on the duel between these two teams, Sporting Cristal vs Nacional Asunción.
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Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Sporting Cristal vs Nacional Asuncion Copa Libertadores Second Stage Second Leg Game on February 28, 2023
- Where: Peru’s National Stadium, Lima, Peru
- When: Tuesday, February 28, 2023, 7:00 PM ET
- Moneyline: Sporting Cristal (-112) / Tie (+260) / Nacional Asunción (+300)
- Asian Handicap: Sporting Cristal (-0.5, -110) / Nacional Asuncion ( +0.5, -108)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+112), Under (-139).
- Both teams score: Yes (-105) / No (-124).
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Betting on Sporting Cristal
The Peruvian team has had a great debut in Liga 1. For the time being, the team from Lima occupies the third place in the tournament standings and is still undefeated. In the first leg, Sporting showed a good level in the attacking front, however, they were not effective in the eleven shots they had against the opponent’s goal. Renato Solís had a great performance and prevented the difference in goals from being greater.
For this new clash, the locals are expected to take the lead and improve their defensive lines in the air, as the rival team’s goals came from headers and found their goalkeeper in a bad position.
Possible lineup (4-3-3): Renato Solís; Jhilmar Lora, Gianfranco Chávez, Ignácio da Silva, Nilson Loyola; Jesús Castillo, Jesús Pretell, Yoshimar Yotún; Leandro Sosa, Irven Ávila, Alejandro Hohberg.
Betting on Nacional Asuncion
In their most recent match against Sportivo Ameliano in the fourth matchday of the Paraguayan League, Nacional drew 1-1, completing two consecutive matchdays without a win. This 2023 has been an uneven one for the team, which so far has not shown exciting signs for this new season.
The team coached by Hernán Lopez had a great first leg at home, where Mathías Martínez and Gustavo Ángel scored headers to go into this Sporting Cristal vs Nacional Asunción with a two-goal lead and the possibility of entering the group stage is more alive than ever.
Possible lineup (4-4-2): Héctor Espínola; Richard Cabrera, Carlos Rolón, Ismael Benegas, Fernando Román Villalba; Feliciano Brizuela, Jordan Santacruz, Juan Fernando Alfaro, Mathías Martínez; Cristhian Ocampos, David Fleitas.
JefeBet Prediction
Considering their home condition and what we saw in the first leg, we believe that the home team will win this Sporting Cristal vs Nacional Asunción match. The Peruvian team was unlucky in the previous match, although the result was not at all favorable, the chances generated against the opponent’s goal and the attack were constant. If the coach reinforces his defensive lines, the local team could win the game. Even so, at JefeBet we believe that Sporting Cristal will not qualify for the group stage.
Prediction: Sporting Cristal wins 1-0.
