Sparks will fly as Argentinos Juniors and Nacional Asuncion clash at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium on Tuesday. View our free Argentinos Juniors vs Nacional Asuncion predictions below.
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Argentinos Juniors vs Nacional Asuncion predictions: Goals expected to flow
Given that we saw five goals in the first duel between these two teams, we can see this being another exciting match with many goals.
Key stats
- The reverse fixture of this clash was a five-goal thriller.
- Four of both teams' last five respective matches went above the 2.5 goal threshold.
- Both teams have already been eliminated from the Copa Sudamericana
- Nacional Asuncion have no wins in five group games so far (D1, L4).
Pre-game odds and win probability: Argentinos Juniors are clear favourites
- Argentinos Juniors: 7/20 (1.35) – 74.1%
- Draw: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
- Nacional Asuncion: 13/2 (7.50) – 13.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Nacional Asuncion have been by far the worst team in Group F. They are without a win in the Copa Sudamericana, with a draw and four losses in five group matches. Argentinos Juniors have fared better, winning two of five group games.
With that in mind, the hosts are the expected winners at 7/20 (1.35). Teams with these odds generally have a 74.1% probability of winning.
Don’t forget to check out more of our best betting tips and predictions after you’ve dissected our Argentinos Juniors vs Nacional Asuncion predictions.
Interestingly, these teams scored five goals between them when they clashed last month. Taking into account that both teams have been involved in a lot of high-scoring games lately, over 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 11/10 (2.10). That one has a 47.6% chance of landing.
Last five H2Hs: Can Nacional Asuncion avoid the sweep?
This will be the second encounter between these outfits. Nacional Asuncion suffered a 3-2 loss when they clashed in the reverse fixture last month
Copa Sudamericana 02/04/24
Nacional Asuncion
Argentinos Jrs
Team news and form guide
Argentinos Juniors: Looking to bow out with a victory
Alan Rodriguez will be unavailable for selection, as he's recovering from a knee injury. The Uruguayan midfielder is expected to return early next month.
Predicted lineup: Rodriguez (GK), Santamaria, Godoy, Galvan, Vega, Gamarra, Oroz, Lescano, Viverous, Gondou & Heredia.
Argentina Liga Profesional 11/05/25
W
Instituto AC Cordoba
1
Argentinos Jrs
3
Argentina Liga Profesional 02/05/25
W
Estudiantes LP
0
Argentinos Jrs
4
Argentina Liga Profesional 26/04/25
D
Belgrano
1
Argentinos Jrs
1
Argentina Liga Profesional 22/04/25
W
Barracas Central
0
Argentinos Jrs
3
Argentina Cup 16/04/25
W
Central Norte
0
Argentinos Jrs
3
Nacional Asuncion: Hoping to string up back-to-back wins for the first time since February
Thiago Caballero should be back in action for the visitors after serving a one-game suspension. There are no new absentees for Nacional Asuncion ahead of this encounter.
Predicted lineup: Silva (GK), Alfaro, Nùnez, Benegas, Rivas, Caballero, Fernando, Meza, Gomez, Gustavo & Duarte.
Paraguay Division Profesional 09/05/25
W
Club Atlu00e9tico Tembetary
1
Nacional Asuncion
2
Paraguay Division Profesional 04/05/25
L
Sportivo Ameliano
1
Nacional Asuncion
0
Paraguay Division Profesional 26/04/25
L
Guarani Asuncion
2
Nacional Asuncion
1
Paraguay Division Profesional 21/04/25
D
Deportivo Recoleta
1
Nacional Asuncion
1
Paraguay Division Profesional 15/04/25
L
Cerro Porteno
3
Nacional Asuncion
1
Player to watch: Maximiliano Romero
Maximiliano Romero joined Racing Club from PSV Eindhoven in January, and was loaned to Argentinos Juniors three days later. The 25-year-old has proven to be one of th team's best players since then, registering eight goals and two assists across all competitions.
It's worth mentioning that Romero put up a solid performance in the reverse fixture, as his two goals helped Argentinos Juniors claim a 3-2 victory when these teams met last month.