Cerro Porteno vs Nacional Asuncion: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Cerro Porteno prepare to host Nacional Asuncion on February 16, 2026, with kick-off at 00:30, this PARAGUAY: Division Profesional, Apertura fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Cerro Porteno, currently 3rd in the standings with 8 points from 4 games, are close to the leaders with only 2 points separating them. They've earned 4 points from 2 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Nacional Asuncion, sitting 2nd with 9 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 3 points from 1 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.

Recent meetings between Cerro Porteno and Nacional Asuncion have favored Cerro Porteno, with Nacional Asuncion claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1). This fixture has generally favored Cerro Porteno in recent years.

In their previous league match against 2 de Mayo, Cerro Porteno recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Arias, Benitez, Perez, Velazquez, Dominguez, Vegetti, Da Motta, Morel, Aguayo, Aliseda, Franco. The classic shape provided balance, with two banks of four offering both defensive cover and attacking support.

Nacional Asuncion's last outing came against Olimpia, where they secured a 1-2 defeat using a 4-1-4-1 system. Their starting XI featured Rojas, Diaz, Gutierrez, Canete, Espinola, Valdez, Jara, Ramirez, Gaona, Bailone, Santa Cruz. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Looking ahead, Cerro Porteno are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Cerro Porteno and Nacional Asuncion are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Cerro Porteno's fixtures have averaged 2.5 goals per game, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Nacional Asuncion's games average 3.3 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 75% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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