Recoleta vs Libertad Prediction – Professional Division

The home team is currently in 7th place, with 2 points earned so far. They drew at home against Sportivo Trinidense (1-1) in their opener and also drew away with Rubio Ñú (1-1) in the 2nd round. Interestingly, this team has been performing better away than at home, having registered 6 wins, 5 draws, and 4 losses as visitors in the last 30 matches, with 20 goals scored and 15 conceded, compared to 4 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses at home, where they scored 21 and conceded 24. In their last 10 home games, Dep.Recoleta has 3 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses. The team has allowed goals in 7 of the last 10 games, indicating a need for defensive improvement, while their attack has been regularly scoring, converting in 8 of the last 10 games. In 15 matches, they have managed just 2 comebacks in the 7 games where they conceded first. A notable trend from their last 20 home matches across all competitions is that they scored 11 of their 25 goals in the final minutes (76’-90’).

Dep.Recoleta arrives at this confrontation after drawing in their first two rounds of the Apertura in the Paraguayan Championship. The team is eager to secure their first victory in the competition, which would boost their confidence at the start of the season. Playing at home, they are likely to adopt a more conservative approach, prioritizing defensive organization. The challenge will be significant against a traditionally stronger opponent, but accumulating points is essential for maintaining consistency.