Cerro Porteño Atlético Mineiro betting prediction

The home team is currently in the 2^nd position, with 7 points won, after 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss. In the penultimate round, they have lost an away match against Atlético Mineiro by (4‑0). In the last round, they have won an away match against Deportivo La Guaira by (0‑1). This is a team that usually maintains its competitive level in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 losses in away matches, with 21 goals scored and 23 conceded; against 8 wins, 6 draws and 1 loss at their stadium, with 20 goals scored and 11 conceded. They come to this match after a away draw against River Plate by (1‑1). Cerro Porteño has won 5, tied 3 and lost 2 of the last 10 home matches. Defensive consistency has been one of their best features, as they have only conceded goals in 1 of the last 4 matches for this competition. They have conceded the first goal in 4 of their 15 matches, and have never been able to turn the score around. In the last 20 home matches for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: they have conceded 5 of their 10 goals between minutes (76'‑90').

Cerro Porteño knows that this game is very important, as it is there that the team can confirm the qualification. In order not to depend on parallel results, it will have to beat Atlético-MG, but knows that this will not be easy. On the other hand, the team will play at home and has to stick to it to go in search of the three points. Cerro will have to set up a strategy where it can attack without compromising defensively, all so as not to be defeated.

Confirmed Lineup: Jean, Alexis Duarte Pereira, Alberto Espinola, Santiago Arzamendia, Juan Patiño, Mathias Villasanti, Claudio Aquino, Angel Lucena, Mauro Boselli, Mateus, Robert Morales.
Coach: F. Arce Rolón.