The Libertad & Guaraní managers R. Díaz and G. Costas Makeira are both dreading and looking forward to this decisive game in the upper regions of the Division 1 league table.
- Libertad has the most scored goals in the second half (40) in Division 1
- Guaraní has the fewest dropped points from leading position (6) in Division 1
It's no vacation for neither Libertad nor Guaraní as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
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
The home supporters can't complain about results here at Estadio Feliciano Cáceres as Libertad have scored 22 goals to get 22 points from 11 games. The overall stats in the Division 1 are 6-4-1 (wins-draws-losses).
The Libertad supporters enjoyed the previous match, watching their team host Olimpia in Division 1 and win 2-1. Prior to that, an away loss at Palmeiras in the Copa Libertadores.
The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Libertad have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found four matches with the results: Won two, drawn two and lost zero.
With an average of more than two goals per home game in the league (22 in 11 games), Libertad's attacking play is working. Libertad are not conceding a lot of goals here at Estadio Feliciano Cáceres in the league, averaging less than one per game. The total is 10 from 11 matches.
Guaraní form and stats
Guaraní's travelling support has been rewarded for their time and money so far this season, having witnessed Guaraní, who have the most points (23) away in Division 1, collect 23 points from their 11 away matches in the Division 1. 7 victories and 2 draws have created these points (and only 2 defeats).
Guaraní won their last game, 1-0 versus Guaireña played at home. Before that, Guaraní travelled to Libertad and returned home with a draw after the game finished 1-1.
So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Guaraní playing away and similar expectations, we found nine relevant matches. Results were six Guaraní wins, two draws and one defeat.
Guaraní has displayed an ability to score goals in away matches in the league this season, 18 goals from 11 games. It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only 1 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. Guaraní are defending well in their away games, having conceded only 9 times in 11 matches. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
The most recent history between these sides is the Libertad - Guaraní 1-1 played earlier this season. H2H stats regardless of arena (last ten matches): Libertad three wins, five draws and Guaraní two victories. As for goals, four matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), six games had two or less.Top Goalscorers
  C. Ferreira Vidal 17 goals |  O. Cardozo Marín 12 goals |   R. Bobadilla 10 goals |
Libertad missing players
Guaraní missing players
| Libertad | Guaraní | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 33 | 17 | 3 | Played | P | 2 | 16 | 33 |
| 18 | 9 | 1 | Won | W | 1 | 7 | 16 |
| 8 | 5 | 2 | Drew | D | 0 | 4 | 11 |
| 7 | 3 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| 63 | 31 | 3 | Scored | S | 2 | 19 | 41 |
| 38 | 17 | 2 | Conceded | C | 2 | 13 | 23 |
| 94% | 88% | 67% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 94% | 88% |
| 91% | 88% | 67% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 50% | 56% | 61% |
| 67% | 53% | 33% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 38% | 36% |
| 27% | 24% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 12% | 9% |
| 12% | 12% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 67% | 59% | 67% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 50% | 42% |
| 24% | 29% | 33% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 19% | 39% |
| 15% | 24% | 33% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 38% | 30% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.5 | 2.6 | 3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 7 | 3 | 2.7 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| 10.9 | 11.4 | 8.7 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 10 | 11.3 | 10.2 |
| 4.6 | 4.5 | 2.7 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 5.5 | 5.1 | 4.8 |
| 41% | 41% | 38% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 18% | 23% | 26% |
- Guaraní has the fewest conceded goals in the second half (11) in Division 1
- Guaraní has the fewest dropped points from leading position (6) in Division 1
- Guaraní has the most points (23) away in Division 1
- Guaraní have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Libertad has the most matches over the total-line (21) in Division 1
- Libertad has the most scored goals in the second half (40) in Division 1
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Cerro Porteño | 22 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 37 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 6 | 23 | 50 |
| 2 | Olimpia | 22 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 54 | 20 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 31 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 23 | 11 | 34 | 45 |
| 3 | Libertad | 22 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 43 | 23 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 22 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 21 | 13 | 20 | 44 |
| 4 | Guaraní | 22 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 30 | 16 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 9 | 14 | 41 |
| 5 | River Plate | 22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 23 | 30 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 14 | -7 | 29 |
| 6 | Guaireña | 22 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 30 | 29 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 11 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 1 | 27 |
| 7 | Nacional Asunción | 22 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 22 | 22 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 25 |
| 8 | Sportivo Luqueno | 22 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 22 | 32 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 18 | -10 | 25 |
| 9 | 12 de Octubre | 22 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 23 | 39 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 24 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 15 | -16 | 21 |
| 10 | Sol de América | 22 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 23 | 40 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 25 | -17 | 19 |
| 11 | Sportivo San Lorenzo | 22 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 36 | 11 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 26 | -18 | 16 |
| 12 | General Diaz | 22 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 22 | 46 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 19 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 27 | -24 | 14 |