Cerro Porteño vs Nacional Prediction – Professional Division
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Here you find the best prediction for Cerro Porteño vs Nacional in the Professional Division, along with match analysis and betting tips.
Read below for our detailed analysis of both teams, including their recent records and key statistics from the last games to provide the best prediction for this match between Cerro Porteño and Nacional.
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Betting tip and prediction for this match between Cerro Porteño and Nacional
The best prediction for Cerro Porteño vs Nacional in the Professional Division is a victory for Cerro Porteño. The match is likely to feature offensive movements from both teams, especially with Cerro aiming to dominate in front of their home crowd. Cerro’s consistency and motivation to secure three points against Nacional make this bet particularly appealing.
The best prediction for Cerro Porteño vs Nacional
Cerro Porteño to win
Match preview: Cerro Porteño vs Nacional
Cerro Porteño and Nacional meet at General Pablo Rojas Stadium for the 7th round of the Professional Division. Historical confrontations at this venue favour the home team, who have won 6, drawn 3, and lost 1 of the last 10 encounters. In their last meeting at this stadium, on 01-02-2025, Cerro Porteño triumphed 3-1, with goals from Cecilio Domínguez (70′), Jonathan Torres (12′), and Juan Iturbe (90′) for Cerro, while Gustavo Caballero (61′) scored for Nacional. It’s essential to note the home and away performances, as both teams exhibit significantly different results in home and away fixtures.
Team analysis: Cerro Porteño
After 15 wins, 8 draws, and 5 losses, the home team tops the standings with 16 points. In their latest match, they defeated Olimpia away (2-3) and previously won at home against Mayo 2 (3-2). Interestingly, they are stronger away than at home, recording 10 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses in their last 30 away games compared to 8 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses at home. In the last 10 home fixtures for the championship, Cerro Porteño has 6 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss, having earned 21 points from a possible 30. At their stadium, the most common result at half-time has been 0-0, occurring in 6 of 14 games. They have conceded goals in 7 of their last 10 matches, indicating a lack of defensive solidity, but their attack has been consistent, scoring in 8 of the last 10 fixtures in this competition. In 28 games this season, they managed to turn the score around in 4 of the 10 instances where they conceded the first goal.
Cerro and Nacional always produce exciting matches, and this one should be no different. Cerro is in excellent form, remaining unbeaten in the competition and likely to rely on their home advantage and passionate support to claim victory.
Team analysis: Nacional
The visiting side currently holds 2nd place with 11 points from 9 wins, 7 draws, and 12 losses. In their penultimate match, they lost to Sportivo Luqueño (2-1) and drew at home to Mayo 2 (1-1) in their last match. Nacional appears to struggle away, securing only 4 wins, 2 draws, and 9 losses in their last 30 away matches, scoring a total of 15 goals and conceding 22. Conversely, their home record shows 6 wins, 5 draws, and 4 losses, with 18 goals scored and 14 conceded. In the championship, Nacional has garnered 13 points from 30 available, with 4 wins, 1 draw, and 5 losses across the last 10 away games. Their most frequent result at half-time has also been 0-0, which occurred in 6 of the 14 matches. The team has shown attacking promise, scoring in 9 of their last 10 games in this competition, though they have never managed to turn around the score in the 11 games where they conceded the first goal.
Nacional needs to address a dip in performance that has raised concerns within the coaching staff, who know they must demonstrate a more efficient approach on the pitch. Adjusting their style of play may be crucial to challenging a formidable Cerro Porteño side.
Best predictions for this match
Cerro Porteño to win
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