Nacional, on the other hand, holds the 8th position with 32 points, resulting from 9 wins, 6 draws, and 11 losses. Their last outing saw them triumph over General Caballero JLM (3-0) at home, and prior to that, they secured a win against Libertad (0-1). Nacional generally performs stronger at home, with a tally of 4 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses from their last 30 away games, compared to 6 wins, 5 draws, and 4 defeats at home. They have accumulated 13 points from 30 in the championship, with a record of 4 wins, 1 draw, and 5 losses in their last 10 away games.
Their matches tend to often finish 0-0 at half-time (5 out of 13 games). Nacional’s attack has been consistent, having scored in 8 of their last 10 games in this competition. Notably, they have failed to turn around the score in the 10 matches where they conceded first. In their last 13 away matches, they scored 5 of their 13 goals during the period from 31′ to 45′, while conceding 7 of their 17 goals between the 76′ and 90′.
Nacional Asunción is currently positioned as vice-leader of the competition, remaining unbeaten so far. The team’s strength lies in its defensive resilience, having conceded only a single goal in four matches, complemented by a capable attack that has been effective despite lower goal tallies. Their strategic, mature approach to football, along with good control of possession even in away fixtures, may prove pivotal in this upcoming encounter.