Club Libertad vs Atletico Paranense Prediction & Betting Tips - Copa Libertadores

Prediction published on 03/05/2023, 16:00  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 03/05/2023 at 16:54 in Copa Libertadores Predictions

Copa Libertadores action will resume this week, and in our featured match, we will see Libertad play host to Athletico Paranaense on Friday. The hosts currently sit in third place in Group G of this competition, with three points after their first two matches. Libertad got their Copa Libertadores campaign off to a solid start, beating Atletico Mineiro 1-0 in their opening match, but were unable to follow up two weeks later, losing 2-1 to Alianza Lima at home. In league competition, the side from Paraguay have been excellent this season, currently leading the Division Profesional table with 38 points after 15 matches, six clear of Cerro Porteno in second place. Aside from that loss against Alianza Lima, Libertad has a very good record in recent times, winning seven, drawing one, and losing just two of their last 10 matches in all competitions. The hosts won their last match 2-1, which extended their winning run in the league to three matches, and will come into this one full of confidence, eyeing up another home win. 

Meanwhile, last year’s runners-up, Athletico Paranaense, have yet to click into gear this season, and are currently in 14th place on the Serie A table after their first three matches. The visitors have won just one match in the league to date, which came in the first week, 2-0 over Goias. Athletico Paranaense followed that up with a win over Atletico Mineiro in this competition, which set them in second place in Group G, with four points, including a win and a draw. Over their last eight matches in all competitions, Athletico Paranaense has struggled to find their rhythm recording three wins, two draws, and three losses, though they come into this one having lost their last three matches on the road, and are winless in their last four. The visitors will know that heading to Paraguay will prove to be a stern test for them, and the Brazilians will need to improve on their performances to date significantly to come away with anything from this one.