Cerro Port. vs Palmeiras Prediction 8 May 2025
🎈Can Cerro Porteño break their losing streak against the formidable Palmeiras in the fourth round of the Copa Libertadores? Both teams have been displaying confident performances this season, with their determination to win evident. Cerro Porteño sit second in the standings, showcasing consistent form with five victories in their last seven matches. Meanwhile, Palmeiras lead the table and remain unbeaten in their last three games of this tournament. An intriguing clash of styles is anticipated - aggressive attack versus organized defense.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 10 April 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 1:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Palmeiras):
- ball possession percentage: 57% vs 43%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 2;
- fouls: 9 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 7 vs 4.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Cerro Porteno and Palmeiras:
- played 11 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 2, for the away team - 6, draws - 3;
- number of goals - 6 against 19;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.45, in the 2nd half - 1.82;
- average total goals in the match - 2.27.
Head-to-head statistics Cerro Port. - Palmeiras
Cerro Porteno Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Primera Division, Apertura tournament (home team - Cerro Porteno, away team - Olimpia Asuncion). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:2.
Here's the game statistics (Cerro Porteno vs Olimpia Asuncion):
- ball possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 3;
- fouls: 13 vs 19;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 5.
Cerro Porteño are confidently moving forward, holding the second spot in the standings thanks to their attacking strategy. The team showcases excellent home performance, securing five wins in their last seven matches. However, they need to focus on their defense, as they concede an average of 1.14 goals per game. It's worth noting that in Copa Libertadores head-to-heads, Cerro Porteño often struggle-having never won at home in their last five encounters against Palmeiras.
Match Results: Cerro Porteno
Palmeiras Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Serie A tournament (home team - Vasco da Gama, away - Palmeiras). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:1.
Here are the match stats (Palmeiras vs Vasco da Gama):
- ball possession: 48% vs 52%;
- corner kicks: 11 vs 7;
- fouls: 8 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 2 vs 5.
Palmeiras are making a strong statement as group leaders, with nine wins in their last ten matches underscoring the club's strength. Their playing style is built on solid defense and lightning-fast counterattacks, averaging 1.6 goals scored while conceding just 0.7 per game, highlighting a well-balanced squad. Historically, they have performed well against Cerro Porteño, with their last head-to-head ending in a narrow 1-0 victory.
Match Results: Palmeiras
Latest news
Cerro Porteno
Speaking about the squad depth of the Paraguayan team, Gastón Claudio Giménez remains sidelined. The midfielder is recovering from a muscle injury and will miss matches at least until mid-May.
Palmeiras
However, Palmeiras are facing a challenging squad situation with several players sidelined. Figueiredo is out for the rest of the season due to an ACL tear. Marcus Rocha and Mikael will also be unavailable until mid-May, while Bruno Rodrigues is still recovering and is expected to return closer to the end of the month.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 11;
- home team wins - 2, away team wins - 6, draws - 3.
Statistics: Cerro Porteno vs Palmeiras
- matches played in the tournament: 3 vs 3;
- wins: 5 vs 3;
- win percentage: 71% vs 100%;
- losses: 1 vs 0;
- draws: 1 vs 0.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 5 vs 9;
- losses: 3 vs 1;
- draws: 2 vs 0.
- Cerro Porteno won with a +1.5 handicap in last 29 games.
- Cerro Porteno won with a +1.5 handicap in last 18 home games.
- Cerro Porteno won with a +1.5 handicap in last 7 games (Copa Libertadores).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.55, the guests - 1.73;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.27;
- both teams scored: overall - 3; at the home team's field - 1.
Statistics: Cerro Porteno vs Palmeiras
- average total in the tournament: 3.71 vs 3.67;
- average total goals scored: 2.57 vs 2.33;
- average total in the 1st half: 1.43 vs 1.33;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1.14 vs 1;
- Cerro Porteno: average total at home in the tournament - 3.25;
- Palmeiras: average total away in the tournament - 3;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.5 (home - 1.5) vs 1.6 (away - 1.86).
- Palmeiras have scored in 17 of last 18 away games.
- Palmeiras have scored in 9 of last 10 games.
Prediction on corners
Cerro Porteno: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.29; at home field - 4.25;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5; at home field - 6.
Palmeiras: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.67, away - 4.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5; away - 5.
- Cerro Porteno have taken under 4.5 corners in last 7 games against Palmeiras (Copa Libertadores).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3.28 (1.64 for home team and 1.64 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 2.2 (1.2 for home team and 1 for away team).
Cerro Porteno: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.14; at home - 2.25;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.4; at home - 2.17.
Palmeiras: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.33, away - 2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.3; away - 2.14.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 11;
- both teams scored all-time - 3 times;
- on the home team’s field - 1 times.
Statistics: Cerro Porteno vs Palmeiras
- number of matches played in the tournament: 3 vs 3;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 4 vs 2;
- number of BTTS matches for Cerro Porteno at home - 4 (100%);
- number of BTTS matches for Palmeiras away - 2 (100%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 4;
- BTTS matches for Cerro Porteno at home - 3 (50%);
- BTTS matches for Palmeiras away - 4 (57%).
Editor's Prediction
The Paraguayan club holds the second spot in the group, but they face a formidable challenge ahead. Palmeiras are confidently leading, having secured maximum points in their first three matches, and they come into this encounter in excellent form, winning nine out of their last ten games. Furthermore, they have consistently defeated Cerro Porteño, with five consecutive head-to-head victories in their favor. Given these trends, a bet on a Palmeiras victory seems well-founded.
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