Cerro Porteño and Libertad will play on Saturday, August 26th, 2023 in a Division 1 game to be held in Paraguay, check the Cerro Porteño vs Libertad betting tip 2023 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where Cerro Porteño vs Libertad will occur
The game is set to be played in the well-known Estadio General Pablo Rojas stadium, in the city of Asunción, with a capacity for 45876 spectators, who hope to help the team to surprise in this match.
Where to follow the live game
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Introduction to the Cerro Porteño vs Libertad betting tip 2023
Despite the season change, the Division 1 has not changed much regarding goals. Today’s average goals in the competition are still similar to what was seen in the tournament’s last edition. The current mark is 2.49 goals per game, which is very close to the 2.5 goals per game of the last championship.
Cerro Porteño last match
Cerro Porteño comes from a draw in the last match played. On that occasion the opponent was Sportivo Luqueño, in a match valid for Division 1, and the match ended 2-2.
A very balanced game was expected, so a draw was somewhat anticipated, with odds around 3.30.
Libertad last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a defeat in the previous event. In a dispute valid for Division 1, Libertad faced the Sportivo Trinidense team, and the score ended with a 0-1 for their rivals.
This defeat was not expected at all. They were favorites and were still beaten, in a scenario that counted with odds of 6.00.
Cerro Porteño vs Libertad h2h
The last time these teams met was for a Division 1 match, on 02-06-2023, referring to the 2023 season, which ended with a 2-0 win for Cerro Porteño.
Cerro Porteño
Division 1 leaderboard now
Considering the home team Cerro Porteño, standing in 2nd place with 41 points in the Division 1 competition in Paraguay. Their performance statistics have been such as 11 wins, 3 losses and, 8 draws.
Which means that in the 8th round, the team has 3 points in advantage, over Sportivo Trinidense team who is in the position 3.
Cerro Porteño analysis
After 7 matches, Cerro Porteño shows a positive goal difference: in fact, the team has scored 40 goals and conceded 29.
Cerro Porteño has proven to be a formidable attacking force, with 2369 attacks resulting in 40 goals. Libertad, on the other hand, has only scored 39 times with 2247 attacks.
Best goalscorer from Cerro Porteño
Individually, the team’s main offensive standout in the competition so far is Diego Churin. He has already scored 8 times this season and has helped Cerro Porteño come away with the positive result on several occasions.
It should also be noted that 2 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Libertad
Division 1 leaderboard now
The Libertad team with 51 points currently occupies the 1st place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the Promotion, with a campaign of 16 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses.
Libertad analysis
After 7 rounds, Libertad has a positive goal difference, with 39 goals scored and only 15 goals taken by their goalkeeper.
This is a top 5 team in the Division 1 that wants to keep up with the good performances!
The Libertad team typically attempts to control the game by achieving an average ball possession of 55.23%. The reason for this is that teams with ball possession above 50% usually hold some control over their opponents.
Playing away Libertad usually leaves little room for opponents to win against them, with a balance of 7 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw in the Division 1.
With a busy schedule, Libertad may have difficulty maintaining its performance facing multiple games in a short period of time. Despite the odds predicting a balanced game with Cerro Porteño and Libertad having odds for victory above 2, the team’s busy schedule may be a decisive factor for the result.
Best goalscorer from Libertad
Individually, the team’s most offensive player in the competition so far is Óscar Cardozo. He has scored 13 times in the current season and has helped Libertad come out with a positive result on several occasions.
It should also be noted that 3 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Historical data: Libertad
The Libertad team is one of the leading names in the sport, with 10 titles won in the history of the tournament. The record of the team will impact the final outcome of the match and it will not be the first time the team has managed to impress their opponents with a win at a time when they are in bad shape.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Cerro Porteño is Diego Churin, who has already scored 8 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Libertad is Óscar Cardozo, he has scored in 13 opportunities.
Libertad has conceded 11 away goals in 11 away matches. Here the recommended bet will be that Libertad will have a clean sheet, remember that the last time these teams met the score was 2-0, something to take into consideration.
A good time to bet for those watching the live game is in the 75-90 minute period where most goals happen.
Since Libertad has an average of 1.64 goals per game when playing away from home, and they often do not concede goals away from home, the under 2.5 goals can also be an excellent alternative to consider.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 1.95.
Corners Top Betting Tips
By combining the number of corners of both teams, we can see an average of 5.68 corners per game, also a market to explore to obtain good results in sports betting.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Cerro Porteño has an average of 5 yellow cards per game over the 7 rounds, while Libertad has an average of 5.2. In other words, these teams together are averaging 11.71 yellow cards per match. Therefore, it might be a good option to bet on the ‘Over 4.5 cards’ option in this duel.
In games like these, the players are usually nervous and sometimes even aggressive due to the tension that this rivalry involves. Therefore, a good option is to bet that the match will have an above average number of cards or that at least one red card will be shown.
On the Libertad side, we know that it is a more aggressive team having received the red card 7 time this season, very different from Cerro Porteño who only saw the red card 3 times. Both the red and yellow cards market can be a good bet.
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Cerro Porteño vs Libertad betting tip 2023: FAQ
The match will be played on August 26th, 2023, Saturday.
The match will take place at the Estadio General Pablo Rojas stadium in Asunción.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Division 1 match, referring to the 2023 season, and ended with a 2-0 result for Cerro Porteño.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
