The Matchday 2 clash in the group stage of the 2025 Copa Libertadores between Palmeiras (Brazil) and Cerro Porteño (Paraguay) in Group G will take place on April 10 at the Allianz Stadium in São Paulo. Palmeiras vs. Cerro Porteño: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Predicted lineups for Palmeiras vs. Cerro Porteño
Palmeiras: (4-3-3): Weverton – Marcos Rocha, Gustavo Gómez, Murilo, Joaquín Piquerez – Zé Rafael, Gabriel Menino, Raphael Veiga – Dudu, Rony, Endrick.
Cerro Porteño: (4-4-2): Jean – Alberto Espínola, Alexis Duarte, Juan Patiño, Alan Rodríguez – Ángel Cardozo Lucena, Enzo Giménez, Claudio Aquino, Federico Carrizo – Fernando Romero, Robert Morales.
Palmeiras
In their last match, Palmeiras secured a 2-0 victory over Bolívar in the Copa Libertadores, extending their unbeaten run in the tournament to four matches (3 wins, 1 draw). The Brazilian side has been dominant at home, winning their last five matches in the competition. Palmeiras has also maintained a solid defensive record, conceding just one goal in their last five home games in this tournament.
- Palmeiras has won 4 of their last 5 home matches in the Copa Libertadores.
- They have kept a clean sheet in 3 of their last 4 home matches in the tournament.
- In 4 of their last 5 home matches, Palmeiras has scored at least 2 goals.
Cerro Porteño
Cerro Porteño comes into this match following a 1-1 draw against Barcelona SC in their opening game of the Copa Libertadores. The Paraguayan team has struggled on the road in the competition, failing to win in their last four away matches (2 draws, 2 losses). They have also found it challenging to keep clean sheets, conceding in each of their last five away games.
- Cerro Porteño has not won in their last 4 away matches in the Copa Libertadores.
- They have conceded at least 1 goal in each of their last 5 away games in the tournament.
- In 3 of their last 5 away matches, Cerro Porteño has scored only once.
Palmeiras vs. Cerro Porteño: Match Prediction
Palmeiras has shown strong form at home, particularly in the Copa Libertadores, and will be looking to continue their winning streak. Cerro Porteño, on the other hand, has struggled away from home and may find it difficult to break down the Brazilian side's solid defense. Considering the current form and home advantage, my prediction: Palmeiras to win
