👉 What is the recommended bet for Nacional vs Cerro Porteño?

The prediction and suggested bet for Nacional vs Cerro Porteño, on 15 April 2025, is that both teams will score.

👉 Where will Nacional vs Cerro Porteño be played?

Nacional vs Cerro Porteño on 15 April 2025 will be played in Asunción, at the Estadio Arsenio Erico.

Nacional vs Cerro Porteño Prediction – Division Profesional

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Check out the best predictions for Nacional vs Cerro Porteño

Here you will find the top prediction for Nacional vs Cerro Porteño in the Professional Division, along with match analysis and betting tips.

Below, we present our detailed analysis of both teams, including their recent form and key statistics from the latest matches to provide the best prediction for the encounter between Nacional vs Cerro Porteño.

Nacional

15 April 2025 – 23::15
Professional Division
2025
DIVISION 1 – APERTURE – ROUND 14

Cerro Porteño

Betting tip and prediction for this match between Nacional vs Cerro Porteño

The best prediction for Nacional vs Cerro Porteño in the Professional Division is that both teams will score. Given that both teams are closely matched and their defences can be shaky, this appears to be a sensible betting option. Both teams will be eager to secure a positive result, especially with their positions in the league at stake.

Match preview: Nacional vs Cerro Porteño

Nacional and Cerro Porteño face off at Arsenio Erico Stadium in this 14th round clash of the Professional Division. Their last encounter in this competition on 1st February 2025, saw Cerro Porteño emerge victorious at home with a score of 3-1. Historically, the home side has an edge in direct confrontations with 2 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss from their last 6 meetings. The last match held at this stadium ended in a 2-2 draw on 10th November 2024, with Nacional’s goals scored by Orlando Gaona Lugo and Juan Fernando Alfaro, while Gabriel Aguayo and Alexis Fariña found the net for Cerro Porteño. This match is noteworthy as it marks a contest between the seventh and sixth placed teams overall, though it should be pointed out that it involves the fourth best home team versus the eighth best away team.

Team analysis: Nacional

Currently seated in 7th place with 14 points, Nacional boasts a record of 4 wins, 2 draws, and 7 losses. They lost their last match against Libertad 1-0, after managing a home win over Mayo 2 by the same scoreline in their previous match. Nacional is particularly strong at home, having earned 10 points at their stadium, compared to just 4 during away games. In their last 6 home fixtures in the league, Nacional has gathered 10 points from a potential 18, with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 defeats.

They have not lost at home in 4 matches. Their attack has been relatively consistent, scoring in 8 of their last 10 outings in this competition. Matches played at home tend to feature few goals; 12 of the last 26 ended with less than 1.5 goals. In 13 league games, they have failed to recover points in all 6 games where they conceded the opening goal.

With 14 points gained so far, Nacional Asunción is in the 8th position. The team has struggled with performances, particularly away from home, compromising their standing due to a defence that has conceded 15 goals. A win is essential for them to enhance their league position and aim for closer proximity to the top teams.

Team analysis: Cerro Porteño

The visiting side is currently placed 6th, having accumulated 18 points from 5 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses. In their penultimate match, they lost to Libertad 1-0. Their last outing saw them draw 0-0 at home against Sportivo Luqueño. Cerro Porteño tends to perform better at home, where they have managed to secure 13 points, compared to only 5 points accrued from away matches. Over their last 6 away matches, Cerro Porteño have recorded just 1 win, 2 draws, and 3 losses, earning only 5 points from a possible 18. In 13 league games, they have only managed to turn the score in 1 of the 6 matches where they conceded the first goal. In their last 20 matches across all competitions, a notable trend is that they scored 7 of their 19 goals in the period between the 31st and 45th minutes.

Cerro Porteño, with the same points as their opponents—19—sits in a mid-table position, having demonstrated more consistency than Nacional Asunción. Although they have shown efficiency in their performances, defensive weaknesses need addressing to secure victories, particularly when playing away. Cerro Porteño will be looking to bounce back from a series of disappointing results and should aim to consolidate their standing near the top of the table.

The best prediction for Nacional vs Cerro Porteño

Over 0.5 goals in the first half (suggestion for live betting)
Over 1.5 goals (suggestion for live, double or treble betting)
Both teams to score (risky suggestion)