Athletico PR and Cerro Porteno are scheduled to meet on Friday, 26 July, in the second leg of the Copa Sudamericana knockout stages.
With both teams eager to get to the next stage after a draw in the first leg, who will emerge victorious from this one? Read our Athletico PR vs Cerro Porteno prediction to learn more about the game.
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Athletico PR vs Cerro Porteno prediction: Goals on both sides of the pitch
Key stats
- Both teams have scored in six of the last 10 Athletico Paranaense's matches in all competitions.
- Athletico Paranaense have gone over 2.5 total goals in four of their last six games across the board.
- We saw three or more goals in two of the previous four duels between Athletico PR and Cerro Porteno.
Correct score prediction: Athletico PR 2-1 Cerro Porteno
The final score in two of the four previous duels between Cerro Porteno and Athletico PR was 2-1 for the home team and we can see that being the case on Friday too.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Athletico Paranaense the clear favourites
- HOME: 11/20 (1.55) – 64.50%
- DRAW: 3/1 (4.00) – 25.00%
- AWAY: 6/1 (7.00) – 14.30%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
We can see from these Athletico PR vs Cerro Porteno odds that the bookies consider the hosts to be the expected winners and it's not really close, which is a bit surprising.
After all, the first leg between these two teams has ended in a draw and both teams enter the match in similar forms, with Cerro Porteno actually doing better overall. However, Athletico Paranaense will host the second leg, which certainly makes them the more likely winners.
In any case, we can expect a very exciting duel and if you liked our predictions for it, remember to also look at our top betting tips for today.
Most recent H2Hs: A tied matchup in official matches
Athletico PR and Cerro Porteno have met three times before in official matches, with two of those matches being played in the knockout stages of 2005 Copa Libertadores and both matches ending in wins for the home team. Their third duel was last week when we saw them draw 1-1 in Paraguay.
These teams have also met in a friendly in 2009, when Cerro Porteno beat Athletico PR in Brazil.
Copa Sudamericana 19/07/24
Cerro Porteno
Athletico Paranaense
World Club Friendlies 29/06/19
Athletico Paranaense
Cerro Porteno
Athletico PR preview: Quite inconsistent lately
In the last eight games in all competitions, Athletico PR have three wins, one draw, and four losses, so it's clear that they can't find a good rhythm for a longer run of good form. On the bright side, they are eighth in the Serie A standings and not too far behind places that would lead them to Copa Libertadores next season, plus they have a solid chance to reach Round of 16 in Copa Sudamericana.
When it comes to team news, Felipinho and Nikao are on the team's injury list for this match.
Predicted lineup: Linck (GK), Godoy, Rocha, Heleno, Esquivel, Erick, Fernandinho; Cuello, Zapelli, Pablo & Mastriani
Brazil Serie A 01/09/24
L
Palmeiras
2
Athletico Paranaense
0
Copa do Brasil 29/08/24
L
Vasco da Gama
2
Athletico Paranaense
1
Brazil Serie A 27/08/24
L
Vasco da Gama
2
Athletico Paranaense
1
Copa Sudamericana 22/08/24
W
Belgrano
0
Athletico Paranaense
2
Brazil Serie A 18/08/24
L
EC Juventude
2
Athletico Paranaense
1
Cerro Porteno preview: Still in play for the next stage
While Cerro Porteno have failed to capitalise on the home-court advantage in the first leg against Athletico Paranaense, they still have a chance to get to the next phase of Copa Sudamericana since that match has ended in a draw. Meanwhile, Cerro Porteno are in good form overall and currently second in their domestic championship, three points behind league leaders Libertad.
Meanwhile, Bruno Valdez and Lucas Quintana are out with injuries, while the team's first goalkeeper Jean is questionable.
Predicted lineup: Arias (GK), Gimenez, Baez, Brock, Benitez, Iturbe, Morel, Da Motta, Aguayo, Chruin & Carrizo
Paraguay Division Profesional 01/08/24
W
Sportivo Ameliano
0
Cerro Porteno
1
Copa Sudamericana 26/07/24
L
Athletico Paranaense
2
Cerro Porteno
1
Copa Sudamericana 19/07/24
D
Athletico Paranaense
1
Cerro Porteno
1
World Club Friendlies 29/06/24
W
Kilmarnock
0
Cerro Porteno
2
Paraguay Division Profesional 05/06/24
W
Nacional Asuncion
0
Cerro Porteno
2
