Palmeiras vs Cerro Porteno Prediction & Betting Tips - Copa Libertadores

Prediction published on 18/04/2023, 18:00  by Sridhar | Modified on 18/04/2023 at 23:45 in Copa Libertadores Predictions

After starting their Copa Libertadores campaign with a loss, Palmeiras will look to bounce back when they play at home on matchday two against Cerro Porteño in this Group C match. Palmeiras are bottom of the standings with zero points after first match while Porteño are 2nd in the standings with three points. Palmeiras lost 3-1 to Bolivar in the first round despite taking an early 13th-minute lead falling to two goals in the first-half and one more after half-time. They did flex their muscles and come back to form with three straight wins thereafter, scoring ten goals during the process. They have a strong history to live up to as Palmeiras haven’t lost consecutive matches in regular time since March 2016. Strong home record in this competition suggests they could continue that record having not lost at home in the Copa Libertadores since May 2021 winning nine and drawing two matches.

Cerro Porteño started their Libertadores engagements with a 2-1 win over Ecuadorian club Barcelona giving them a place in the top-two after matchday one. After that, they followed up with four straight wins, scoring at least two goals in three of those. Having reached the last-16 stage in their last two appearances in this competition, Cerro Porteño will be looking to continue their winning start in this year’s campaign. If they can do that, it will see them post six straight wins in the Copa Libertadores and won’t be new for them against Palmeiras - Cerro Porteño have won two of their last three away matches against the Brazilians in this competition.