CERRO PORTENO VS OLIMPIA - PARAGUAY: DIVISION PROFESIONAL, APERTURA MATCH PREVIEW
PARAGUAY: DIVISION PROFESIONAL, APERTURA MATCH DETAILS: CERRO PORTENO VS OLIMPIA
As Cerro Porteno prepare to host Olimpia on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 22:30, this PARAGUAY: Division Profesional, Apertura fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
CERRO PORTENO PREVIEW IN PARAGUAY: DIVISION PROFESIONAL, APERTURA
Cerro Porteno, currently 7th in the standings with 8 points from 5 games, are within reach of the top with 5 points behind. They've earned 4 points from 3 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.
OLIMPIA PREVIEW IN PARAGUAY: DIVISION PROFESIONAL, APERTURA
Olimpia, sitting 4th with 11 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 4 points from 2 games this season.
Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR CERRO PORTENO VS OLIMPIA
Recent meetings between Cerro Porteno and Olimpia have favored Olimpia, ending in a 1-1 draw.
Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.
In their previous league match against Nacional Asuncion, Cerro Porteno recorded a 0-2 defeat while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Their starting XI featured Arias, Benitez, Perez, Velazquez, Gomez, Paredes, Gimenez, Morel, Klimowicz, Vegetti, Aliseda. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.
Olimpia's last outing came against Rubio Nu, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a 5-4-1 system.
Their starting XI featured Olveira, Rodriguez, Gamarra, Vera, Caceres, Ortiz, Alfonso, Quintana, Franco, Delmas, Ferreira. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.
Looking ahead, Cerro Porteno are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Cerro Porteno and Olimpia 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 AND PREDICTION FOR CERRO PORTENO VS OLIMPIA
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Cerro Porteno's fixtures have averaged 2.4 goals per game, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Olimpia's games average 2.7 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 83% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.
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