Cerro Porteño vs Palmeiras Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds

Cerro Porteño vs Palmeiras Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Palmeiras To Win @ -130

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Palmeiras Too Much for CCP

Palmeiras are capable of securing the spoils when it comes to Full-Time Result wagering and we’ll back them with optimism against Cerro Porteño. The odds of -130 are really appealing when it comes to this pick.

Our Cerro Porteño vs Palmeiras betting coverage includes detailed reasoning for the main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks and bet builder tips.

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Paraguayan Primera División team Cerro Porteño host Brazilian Série A giants Palmeiras in the second leg of their Copa Libertadores Round of 16 tie at Estadio General Pablo Rojas, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Wednesday 19 August.

Cerro Porteño, currently third in the Paraguayan Primera División, claimed a 1-0 home victory over Sportivo San Lorenzo on Sunday, with Juan Iturbe scoring the winner.

Série A leaders Palmeiras suffered a 3-2 defeat away to Fluminense on Saturday. The Big Green had 40% possession and registered seven shots on target, with Gustavo Gomez and Mauricio both finding the net.

Tie Level After First Leg

Cerro Porteño have avoided defeat against Palmeiras in the past three games, with the last clash ending 1-1. The previous 9 H2H matches have ended up with six Palmeiras wins, one Cerro Porteño victory and two draws.

Confirmed Lineups

Cerro Porteño confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Manuel Roffo (GK), Alexis Canete, Gustavo Velazquez, Lucas Quintana, Ivan Ramirez, Marcelo Chaparro, Fabricio Dominguez, Ariel Gamarra, Jorge Morel, Ignacio Aliseda, Pablo Vegetti.

Palmeiras confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Carlos Miguel (GK), Murilo Cerqueira, Gustavo Gomez, Alexander Barboza, Allan, Marlon Freitas, Lucas Evangelista, Joaquin Piquerez, Jhon Arias, Jose Lopez, Vitor Roque.

Main Match Prediction

Palmeiras are a standout bet at -130 when it comes to the latest odds. The favourites should be able to land a win in this Copa Libertadores match based on the numbers at our disposal and we’re feeling optimistic.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (domestic league and Copa Libertadores matches):

• Palmeiras have won 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Cerro Porteño have lost 6 of their last 9 games against Palmeiras.

It’s essential to know the players who are missing for the next clash along with the form for each of the two sides. If you’re looking for the best Copa Libertadores stats, we will showcase them and they provide the foundation for our football picks.

Palmeiras to Win Probability

According to the top bookmakers, our pick has a 56.5% chance of landing a return. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Palmeiras To Win @ -130

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Cerro Porteño vs Palmeiras Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Palmeiras Match Odds Suggest Victory

Palmeiras are the shortest price to win this Copa Libertadores clash according to the bookies, with the favourites given a 56% probability due to their -127 betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +380 about Cerro Porteño.

The Asian Handicap -0.5 market is the same as a Full-Time Result wager, with Palmeiras needing to win at -127 for your bet to be successful. Cerro Porteño +0.5 at -100 means you need them to triumph or the draw to happen.

When it comes to the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this exciting contest. If you anticipate that a minimum of one side can manage a clean sheet, you might want to take the -161 about Both Teams to Score No.

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Jose Manuel “Flaco” Lopez Heads First Goalscorer Market

Favourite Jose Manuel “Flaco” Lopez is +480 to be the First Goalscorer, while similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

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Team Stats

Latest Copa Libertadores and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Cerro Porteño Stats

Palmeiras Stats

• 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches

• 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches

• An average of 1.30 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.50 goals scored and 0.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches

• An average of 1.90 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.80 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches

Cerro Porteño vs Palmeiras Lineups & Team News

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Expert Analysis by Felipe Martinez

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