Cerro Port. vs Palmeiras Prediction 19 August 2026
📢 Before the play-off stage began, Palmeiras were considered one of the main contenders to win the Copa Libertadores. However, the Brazilian side now find themselves in a dangerous position and risk going out of the tournament as early as the round of 16: in the first match they failed to make the most of home advantage and drew 1-1. Cerro Porteño are a confident side at home, so Palmeiras will have to work hard if they want to stay in the hunt for the trophy.
Head-to-Head
The first match of the stage took place on 12 August 2026 and ended 1:1. Here is the comparative statistics from that match (home side - Palmeiras):
- possession: 61% vs 39%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 2;
- fouls: 10 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 5;
- shots on target: 7 vs 1.
📊 Cerro Porteño and Palmeiras have already studied each other's strengths well: the two sides have met three times within the current Copa Libertadores campaign alone. Notably, the Brazilians have failed to win any of those matches: in the group stage there was an away draw (1:1) and a home defeat (0:1), and now in the knockout stage the teams have shared the points again. What's more, Cerro Porteño finished above Palmeiras in the group stage table.
Head-to-head statistics Cerro Port. - Palmeiras
Cerro Porteno Team Overview
Between Copa Libertadores matches, Cerro Porteño played in the Paraguayan Primera División, beating Sportivo San Lorenzo at home by the narrowest of margins (1:0).
The match statistics are as follows (Cerro Porteño vs Sportivo San Lorenzo):
- possession: 59% vs 41%;
- corners: 2 vs 7;
- fouls: 12 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 6 vs 1.
Cerro Porteño have not had the best start to their Clausura campaign: after five rounds, the team sit just eighth out of 12. Were it not for the win over San Lorenzo last weekend, their position in the table could have been even worse. However, right now the Paraguayans are focused entirely on the Copa Libertadores, where the team have a great chance to progress.
In the first match against Palmeiras, Cerro Porteño deliberately chose a cautious approach and spent most of the game sitting deep. The Paraguayans had just 39% possession, were outshot 8:21, and managed only one shot on target compared to seven for their opponents. But the plan worked: the team held firm under pressure and even managed to equalise in stoppage time. However, that is only half the job done - now, at home, Cerro Porteño will need to take the game to their opponents and secure a place in the quarter-finals.
Match Results: Cerro Porteno
Palmeiras Team Overview
Palmeiras extended their winless run last weekend, losing away to Fluminense (2:3) in a Brazilian Série A match.
The match stats were as follows (Palmeiras vs Fluminense):
- possession: 40% vs 60%;
- corners: 5 vs 5;
- fouls: 17 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 4;
- shots on target: 7 vs 6.
Palmeiras continue to show consistent results in the Brazilian domestic championship. After 23 matches played, the team sit first in the table with 48 points and are confidently pushing for the title. However, they go into the return leg against Cerro Porteño in poor emotional shape: the club have gone four matches in a row without a win across all competitions.
At the weekend, Palmeiras lost to Fluminense, despite leading twice during the match. The first game against Cerro Porteño could have gone differently too: the Brazilians were fully in control of the game but failed to convert their advantage. This poor run needs to be stopped urgently.
Match Results: Palmeiras
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Cerro Porteno
✅ Cerro Porteño come into the match without any injury concerns.
Palmeiras
🚫 Palmeiras have some notable injury concerns ahead of the match: Ramón Sosa, Kellven, Paulinho and Jhon Jhon will all miss out through injury.
Prediction on corners
Cerro Porteno: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3; at home field - 4.67;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.7; at home field - 3.4.
Palmeiras: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.29, away - 7.67;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.6; away - 3.5.
- Cerro Porteno have taken under 4.5 corners in 10 of last 11 games against Palmeiras (Copa Libertadores).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 15;
- both teams scored all-time - 5 times;
- on the home team’s field - 2 times.
Statistics: Cerro Porteno vs Palmeiras
- number of matches played in the tournament: 6 vs 6;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 2 vs 5;
- number of BTTS matches for Cerro Porteno at home - 1 (33%);
- number of BTTS matches for Palmeiras away - 2 (67%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Cerro Porteno at home - 1 (20%);
- BTTS matches for Palmeiras away - 3 (75%).
⭐ Editor's Pick
The second leg is unlikely to differ much from the first match's script: Palmeiras, as the clear favourites in the tie, will have more of the ball and play the leading role, while Cerro Porteño will again focus on defending and look to catch their opponents on the counter. At home, the Paraguayans should find it a little easier to withstand the pressure - the support of their fans and familiar conditions will work in their favour. So there is no reason to expect open football, especially given that no more than two goals have been scored in any of Cerro Porteño's matches in this season's Copa Libertadores. Our main bet is therefore total under 2.5 goals. We'll venture to suggest that regular time will end 0:0.
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