👉 What is the recommended bet for Nacional San Lorenzo?

The forecast and suggested bet for Nacional vs San Lorenzo, on January 24, 2026, in the analysis written by the Tipsters suggests: Under 2.5 goals ⇒ bet available on bet365.

👉 In which stadium will Nacional San Lorenzo be held?

The Nacional vs San Lorenzo match on January 24, 2026, will take place in Asunción, Estadio Arsenio Erico.

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Nacional vs San Lorenzo Prediction – Professional Division

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Check out the best predictions for Nacional vs San Lorenzo

Here you will find the best prediction for Nacional vs San Lorenzo in the Professional Division, along with the match analysis and betting tips.

Read below for our detailed analysis of both teams, including recent records and key statistics from their last games to provide the best prediction for this match between Nacional vs San Lorenzo.

Nacional

January 24, 2026 – 6:00
Professional Division
2026
Division 1 – Apertura – Round 1

San Lorenzo

Betting tip and prediction for this match between Nacional vs San Lorenzo

The best prediction for Nacional vs San Lorenzo in the Professional Division is under 2.5 goals. The expectation for the matchup is a tightly contested game, marked by caution, especially since it is both teams’ debut and important test. Nacional tends to struggle in decisive games, while San Lorenzo, recently promoted to the elite, will likely prioritize defensive organization away from home. The match is expected to be balanced, with few clear chances and controlled tempo. Given this prediction, the recommended betting tip is under 2.5 goals for the match.

Best prediction for Nacional vs San Lorenzo

Under 1.5 goals in the first half (live betting tip)
Under 3.5 goals (live betting tip, double or triple)
Under 3.0 Asian goals (riskier bet)

Match prediction for Nacional vs San Lorenzo

The teams Nacional and San Lorenzo will play at Estadio Arsenio Erico in a match of the Professional Division (Apertura). There are no recent records of direct confrontations between the two teams, as they have not played any matches in the last 3 years. The last encounter was on October 25, 2020, which ended in a draw: Sportivo San Lorenzo 1 – 1 Nacional. In this match, the home factor could play a decisive role, as San Lorenzo has shown differing performances when playing at home and as visitors.

Nacional Analysis

This is the home team’s first match in this edition of the competition, having finished in 3rd place in the previous edition. This is a team that maintains its performance away from its stadium, recording 5 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses as visitors in the last 30 matches, compared to 7 wins, 6 draws, and 2 losses at home. The team comes into this match after a goalless draw at Deportivo Recoleta. Nacional has won 5, drawn 4, and lost 1 of its last 10 home matches across all competitions. In 15 matches, it has never managed to turn the score around in the 5 games where it conceded the first goal. In the last 20 home games across all competitions, there is 1 notable period: it conceded 5 of its 13 goals between the 31st and 45th minutes.

The highlight of Nacional’s previous season was finishing third in the Clausura, leaving the feeling that they could have gone further. The team struggled with technical quality and found it challenging to win direct confrontations against rivals. The inconsistency weighed heavily in crucial moments. Now, in a new journey in the elite of Paraguayan football, the challenge presents significant hurdles. Right from the start, Nacional faces San Lorenzo. This will be a test of maturity and developmental capability for the team.

San Lorenzo Analysis

The visiting team achieved promotion in the previous season, which makes its debut highly anticipated and ambitious. This team is stronger when playing at home, with 2 wins, 3 draws, and 10 losses as visitors in the last 30 games, compared to 1 win, 12 draws, and 2 losses at home. In its last Professional Division game, it drew with River Plate at home 0-0.

After several years, San Lorenzo returns to Paraguayan football knowing that the elite does not forgive mistakes. The team enters 2026 determined to adopt a more competitive posture from the outset. The challenge of adapting requires attention and intensity. Right away, the debut promises to be complicated against Nacional. On the road, every detail carries weight. For San Lorenzo, being lethal will be crucial if it wishes to return to its stadium with at least one point.