Libertad have layed the groundwork for this following their 3-2 result vs Nacional Asuncion, a match that gave some clarity. What will happen against Olimpia?
- Libertad have the fewest conceded goals (15) in Division 1
- Olimpia have the fewest matches under the total-line (15) in Division 1
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.
It's no vacation for neither Libertad nor Olimpia 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.
Libertad form and stats
Libertad have been outstanding at home so far in the Division 1 with 9 wins, 2 draws and only 0 losses.
A strong away win for Libertad against Nacional Asuncion the last match, as Sanabria, Lezcano and Marín were on target.
Before that, a fine away win at Sportivo San Lorenzo. A Copa Paraguay match. 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 5 games) they have won 3 times, drawn 1 and lost 1.
It should be added that a peek at the 16 latest league games reveals that 12 of them qualified as a both teams not to score result (only one or none of the sides scored).
Another home game is coming up fairly shortly for the hosts, as Guarani are coming to town in four days.
The Libertad fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 21 goals in 11 league matches. It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only 2 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. Defensively Libertad have been outstanding, conceding less than half a goal on average per home game in the league (4 in 11 games). For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Olimpia form and stats
As the visiting team in Division 1 matches, Olimpia have produced an overall stat of 4-3-4 so far.
Did you know that the longest clean sheet streak is 1816 minutes? This record is held by Mazaropi when he played in Vasco da Gama. Olimpia goalkeeper Juan Angel Espinola Gonzalez is eager to challenge this, with his 263 minutes of keeping balls out from the net.
Olimpia are the visiting side once again, their previous game being the 0-0 draw at Tacuary.
Before that, Olimpia secured a home win against Sportivo Ameliano with the score 4-0.We have checked recent matches where Olimpia have had similar odds to win. Win-draw-lose statistics from those 6 games were 1 victory, 3 draws and 2 defeats.
Sports betting fact: Both teams have scored at least one goal in 11 of this club's latest 14 league fixtures.
Olimpia have a decent goal production going in their away games, although not fantastic. In 11 league away games 14 goals have been scored. Olimpia have conceded 13 goals in these away matches. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only 1 of these goals has been conceded in their last three away matches.
Head 2 Head
The dueling parties have fought earlier this season: Libertad - Olimpia 1-0. Villalba (Libertad) was sent off when these teams met earlier this season. Head-2-head stats last ten meetings: five - two - three (Libertad wins - draws - Olimpia wins). As for goals, six matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), four had two or less. The games between these clubs have had a tendency to be rough and physical, having seen 9 sending-offs from the last ten encounters.
Top Goalscorers
  O. Cardozo Marín 16 goals |  H. Villalba 10 goals |  L. Melgarejo Sanabria 8 goals |
Libertad missing players
Olimpia missing players
| Libertad | Olimpia | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 33 | 16 | 5 | Played | P | 5 | 16 | 33 |
| 24 | 12 | 3 | Won | W | 1 | 5 | 12 |
| 5 | 3 | 2 | Drew | D | 3 | 6 | 11 |
| 4 | 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 5 | 10 |
| 61 | 29 | 8 | Scored | S | 7 | 19 | 52 |
| 22 | 8 | 3 | Conceded | C | 8 | 18 | 40 |
| 94% | 94% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 94% | 97% |
| 76% | 62% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 62% | 76% |
| 39% | 31% | 20% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 60% | 44% | 55% |
| 18% | 19% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 40% | 25% | 33% |
| 12% | 12% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 6% | 9% |
| 33% | 31% | 60% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 56% | 67% |
| 58% | 62% | 40% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 25% | 18% |
| 15% | 12% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 25% | 18% |
| 5.4 | 5.4 | 4 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3.8 | 5.4 | 5.6 |
| 3.4 | 3 | 4.6 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4 | 3.4 | 4.5 |
| 1.9 | 1.6 | 2.2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 3.6 | 2.2 | 2.1 |
| 7 | 2 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 12.2 | 12.9 | 13.4 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 9.4 | 10.8 | 10.6 |
| 4.9 | 5.1 | 3.8 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 5.6 | 4.2 | 4.3 |
| 37% | 36% | 42% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 25% | 28% | 36% |
| 6 | 5.2 | 6.6 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 5 | 6.2 | 6.5 |
| 2 | 1.5 | 1.8 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 3.2 | 3 | 2.9 |
- Libertad have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Libertad have the fewest conceded goals (15) in Division 1
- Libertad have the fewest conceded goals (4) at home in Division 1
- Libertad have the fewest conceded goals in the first half (11) in Division 1
- Libertad have the fewest conceded goals in the second half (11) in Division 1
- Libertad have the most clean sheets (10) at home in Division 1
- Libertad have the most clean sheets (19) in Division 1
- Libertad have the most points (29) at home in Division 1
- Libertad have the most scored goals in the second half (35) in Division 1
- Libertad have the the best goal difference (+17) at home in Division 1
- Libertad have the the best goal difference (+24) in Division 1
- Olimpia have the fewest matches under the total-line (15) 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 | Libertad | 22 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 39 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 4 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 11 | 24 | 51 |
| 2 | Cerro Porteño | 22 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 40 | 29 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 21 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 16 | 11 | 41 |
| 3 | Sportivo Trinidense | 22 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 34 | 21 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 38 |
| 4 | Guarani | 22 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 29 | 24 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 33 |
| 5 | Nacional Asuncion | 22 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 23 | 21 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 2 | 33 |
| 6 | Olimpia | 22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 32 | 26 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 13 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 31 |
| 7 | Sportivo Ameliano | 22 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 27 | 28 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 14 | 11 | -1 | 30 |
| 8 | Sportivo Luqueno | 22 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 27 | 28 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 20 | -1 | 27 |
| 9 | General Caballero JLM | 22 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 21 | 28 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 13 | -7 | 24 |
| 10 | Guairena | 22 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 31 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 17 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 14 | -16 | 17 |
| 11 | Resistencia | 22 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 14 | 35 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 18 | -21 | 17 |
| 12 | Tacuary | 22 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 16 | 31 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 17 | -15 | 15 |
