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Cerro Porteno welcome Palmeiras to the General Pablo Rojas Stadium in the group stage of the Copa Libertadores on Wednesday (May 24).
With just one win, Cerro are languishing at the bottom of Group C. They kicked off their campaign with a win but have suffered consecutive defeats since then, including a 4-0 home reverse against Bolivar in their previous outing.
Palmeiras, meanwhile, lost their campaign opener but bounced back with back-to-back wins. In their last outing, goals from Raphael Veiga and Gustavo Gomez helped them win 2-0 at Barcelona SC 2-0. They are unbeaten across competitions since a 3-1 defeat against Bolivar in their Libertadores opener last month.
Cerro Porteno vs Palmeiras Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two sides have met 13 times in the Copa Libertadores since 1999, with Palmeiras leading 7-2.
- Palmeiras won 2-1 in the reverse fixture at home last month. It was their third win in a row against Cerro, having beaten them 8-0 on aggregate in the Round of 16 last season.
- The visitors are unbeaten at Cerro, keeping clean sheets in their last three games.
- Porteno have scored only three times in six home meetings against Palmeiras, who have netted 11.
- Porteno are winless in three home games, losing twice.
- The visitors are unbeaten in five away games and have not conceded in their last three.
Cerro Porteno vs Palmeiras Prediction
Cerro have struggled in recent games, winning once in five games across competitions. They're winless at home against Palmeiras in six games and have failed to score in four of them.
Palmeiras, meanwhile, have an impressive record in the Libertadores, winning twice in three years. They are unbeaten at Cerro and are riding a 13-game unbeaten run. Consideirng the same, Palmeiras should come out on top with a narrow win.
Prediction: Cerro 1-2 Palmeiras
Cerro Porteno vs Palmeiras Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Palmeiras
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5
Tip 3: At least a goal to be scored in the first half - Yes
Tip 4: Raphael Veiga to score or assist any time - Yes
