Cerro Porteño vs Palmeiras prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
Copa Libertadores
In the third round of the Copa Libertadores group stage on April 30, 2026, Cerro Porteño will face Palmeiras. The visitors are determined to take full advantage here.
Cerro Porteño vs Palmeiras: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Asunción reclaimed the Clausura title last year. Currently, with numerous victories, they are competing for the lead with local rivals Olimpia. The São Paulo team lost titles to Flamengo both in the Copa Libertadores and Serie A, but at least now they are confidently leading the Brasileirão.
The Paraguayans started with a defeat, unable to respond to Sporting Cristal’s only goal away. However, back at home, they narrowly defeated Atlético Junior.
The Brazilian giants also had a shaky start to the tournament: they conceded early in Colombia, managed only to equalize, and finished 1-1. They could have repeated that scoreline against the Peruvians but ultimately snatched a 2-1 victory.
Previous Matches: Cerro Porteño vs Palmeiras
The teams have already played twelve head-to-head matches. After losing twice, the São Paulo club claimed seven wins, including the last six in a row.
The Brazilians are still looking very strong. We predict they will defeat their comfortable opponent once again (odds – 1.80).
Cerro Porteño vs Palmeiras: Key Statistics and Trends
- Cerro Porteño has one win and one loss
- The club scores an average of 1.56 goals and concedes almost half as many – 0.81
- Palmeiras has won one out of two matches in the Copa
- The team averages 1.91 goals scored and 0.91 conceded
Cerro Porteño vs Palmeiras: Probable Starting Lineups
Cerro Porteño plays a 1-4-4-2 formation (probable lineup): Martin – Benítez, Luciatti, Pérez, Velázquez – Chaparro, Morel, Piris, Páez – Vegetti, Torres. AliCeda, Jiménez, Domínguez, and Mosquera will not play.
Palmeiras uses a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Carlos Miguel – Kelven, Murilo Cerqueira, Gómez, Jhai – Marlon Freitas, Andreas Pereira – Arias, Sosa, Alan Andrade – López. Vitor Roque and Piquerez will miss the match.
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