Division 1 match preview: Libertad versus Sol de América

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Competition: Paraguay Division 1
Competition: Sat 22.May
Match begins: 21:45 (UTC)
Venue: Estadio Dr. Nicolás Leoz (10000 seats)

A home win is expected from this fixture if the league table is anything to judge by. The Libertad fans are optimistic that the difference between 1st and Sol de América's 9th place in the table will show on the pitch.

Insights:
  • Libertad have the most scored goals (32) in Division 1
  • Sol de América have the fewest points from losing position (1) in Division 1

The hosts Libertad saw competitive action as recent as three days ago, playing in the Copa Sudamericana. That game was an away game at Atletico GO, so at least Libertad are thankful to return home in this one. Game on!

This is a match between teams from the same area, a local derby. The community is buzzing.

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Libertad form and stats

The home supporters can't complain about results here at Estadio Dr. Nicolás Leoz as Libertad, who have the most scored goals (32) in Division 1, have scored 13 goals to get 17 points from 8 games. The overall stats in the Division 1 are 5-2-1 (wins-draws-losses).

Libertad shared the glory with Atletico GO in their last match, an away game that ended all square 0-0.

Before that match, a Division 1 win away at Guarani.

A decent goal production from Libertad in their home games so far, with 13 goals from 8 league matches. Libertad have only conceded 7 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.

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Sol de América form and stats

The visitors are W2-D3-L3 on the road this term. That's in the Division 1.

This game can not go any worse than the last one, a Division 1 home defeat versus Sportivo Luqueno with 0-2 on the scoreboard.

Before that, América travelled to Olimpia and returned home with a draw after the game finished 3-3.

América has displayed an ability to score goals in away matches in the league this season, 12 goals from 8 games. Sol de América have conceded 9 goals in these away matches. It's worth mentioning that 5 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 away matches.

Head 2 Head

The last H2H meeting was Sol de América - Libertad 0-2, played this season. Head-2-head stats last ten meetings: seven - one - two (Libertad wins - draws - Sol de América wins). As for goals, four matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), six had two or less.

Top Goalscorers

LibertadO. Cardozo Marín
O. Cardozo Marín
9 goals
LibertadJ. Enciso
J. Enciso
4 goals
LibertadH. Villalba
H. Villalba
4 goals

Libertad missing players

Sol de América missing players

Libertad Sol de América
Total Home vs low Statistics Stat vs top Away Total
16 8 3 Played P 2 8 16
11 5 3 Won W 0 2 2
2 2 0 Drew D 0 3 4
3 1 0 Lost L 2 3 10
32 13 7 Scored S 0 12 16
12 7 2 Conceded C 2 9 27
100% 100% 100% Over 0.5 O 0.5 100% 88% 94%
81% 88% 100% Over 1.5 O 1.5 0% 62% 81%
56% 50% 67% Over 2.5 O 2.5 0% 38% 44%
19% 12% 33% Over 3.5 O 3.5 0% 38% 31%
6% 0% 0% Over 4.5 O 4.5 0% 25% 12%
56% 75% 67% BTTS BTTS 0% 25% 38%
31% 12% 33% Clean Sheets C S 0% 38% 19%
12% 12% 0% Failed to Score F T 100% 50% 50%
 
0 0 0 Corners for (avg) C F 0 0 0
0 0 0 Corners against (avg) C A 0 0 0
2.4 2.2 2.7 Yellow cards (avg) Y C 2.5 3.8 3
1 0 0 Red cards R C 0 3 5
 
11.6 12.5 13.7 Shots (avg) S ( 10.5 10.8 9.7
5.4 5.5 5.3 Shots on Target (avg) S O 2.5 4 3.2
37% 30% 44% Goal Efficiency G E 0% 38% 31%
Key stats in Division 1 this season:
  • Libertad have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
  • Libertad have the fewest conceded goals (12) in Division 1
  • Libertad have the most points from losing position (10) in Division 1
  • Libertad have the most scored goals (32) in Division 1
  • Libertad have the most scored goals in the second half (19) in Division 1
  • Libertad have the the best goal difference (+20) in Division 1
  • Libertad have the the best goal difference (+6) at home in Division 1
  • Libertad haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
  • Libertad is in the best form (5-1-0)
  • Sol de América have the fewest points from losing position (1) in Division 1
  • Sol de América have the fewest scored goals in the second half (5) 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 16 11 2 3 32 12 8 5 2 1 13 7 8 6 0 2 19 5 20 35
2 Nacional Asuncion 16 8 5 3 24 16 8 5 1 2 10 8 8 3 4 1 14 8 8 29
3 Cerro Porteno 16 8 4 4 24 19 8 5 2 1 13 8 8 3 2 3 11 11 5 28
4 Olimpia 16 8 3 5 28 21 8 3 3 2 15 12 8 5 0 3 13 9 7 27
5 Guairena 16 6 6 4 20 14 8 3 3 2 8 5 8 3 3 2 12 9 6 24
6 Guarani 16 6 3 7 22 27 8 3 1 4 9 16 8 3 2 3 13 11 -5 21
7 Sportivo Luqueno 16 5 3 8 17 22 8 3 3 2 14 13 8 2 0 6 3 9 -5 18
8 12 de Octubre 16 4 6 6 17 23 8 2 3 3 7 14 8 2 3 3 10 9 -6 18
9 Sol de América 16 2 4 10 16 27 8 0 1 7 4 18 8 2 3 3 12 9 -11 10
10 River Plate 16 1 6 9 11 30 8 1 2 5 4 13 8 0 4 4 7 17 -19 9

Read more about Division 1

The Primera División, sometimes known as the Copa TIGO or División Profesional, is the top level of football in Paraguay. The season lasts almost a year, running from January to December in two parts; Apertura and Clausura. The twelve teams meet each other twice in each section.