Libertad vs Cerro Porteño: Match guide and preview

The hosts Libertad saw competitive action as recent as four days ago, playing in the Copa Sudamericana. This match was also played here at Estadio Defensores del Chaco. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, Cerro Porteño have had more rest.

These teams are located so close to each other that their supporters eat in the same restaurants, hang out at the same night clubs and give birth at the same hospitals. This means added importance to the game and a vibrant atmosphere.

Libertad form and stats

5 victories, 2 draws and 2 defeats. That’s what Libertad have to build on here at Estadio Defensores del Chaco in the Division 1.

The Libertad fans got no joy from their last match, a Copa Sudamericana game also here at Estadio Defensores del Chaco: A 1-3 defeat against Bragantino. Some supporters pointed their nail-bitten fingers at D. Viera for missing a penalty kick versus Bragantino in the 17th minute. It's possible that a goal in that situation would have changed the outcome.

A Division 1 defeat was the result before that one, 1-2 away at Guairena.

The hosts are modest favourites in this match, with the bookmakers estimating the chance of a home win at about 50% +- five percent. It's interesting to look at how Libertad have performed under similar circumstances, so here are some numbers: When modest favourites like this (we found seven games) they have won three times, drawn zero and lost four.

Libertad have proved capable of finding the net in their games here at Estadio Defensores del Chaco with 14 goals in 9 league matches. It's worth mentioning that 8 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. Libertad have conceded 9 in these home matches. It's worth mentioning that 6 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 home matches.

Cerro Porteño form and stats

As the visiting team in Division 1 matches, Cerro Porteño have produced an overall stat of 3-2-4 so far. It’s been three wins in a row for Porteño on their travels, an amazing performance which inspire hopes of making this one the fourth consecutive victory.

Porteño aren't clicking offensively as they have gone 211 league minutes without a goal. M. Goncalves was the last player to find the net.

Porteño failed to get anything from their last game, a Division 1 home match vs Sportivo Luqueno that ended with defeat 0-1.

A 0-0 draw was the result before that, hosting Guarani.

We have checked recent matches where Cerro Porteño have had similar odds to win. Win-draw-lose statistics from those four games were zero victories, one draw and three defeats.

The visiting Porteño have scored more than one goal per away game in the league so far. The grand total is 11 goals from 9 games. It's worth mentioning that 6 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. 13 goals have been conceded by Porteño in these games. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only 1 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 away matches.

Head 2 Head

The last head to head encounter ended Cerro Porteño - Libertad 1-1, played this season. Stats for the prior ten meetings between these two sides are: six wins for Libertad, two draws and two wins for Cerro Porteño. Over 2,5 goals: six times; under 2,5 goals: four games.

Top Goalscorers

O. Cardozo Marín 11 goals

M. Boselli 9 goals

R. Morales 8 goals

Libertad missing players

Cerro Porteño missing players