Cerro Porteno vs Recoleta: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Cerro Porteno prepare to host Recoleta FC on March 2, 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 8th in the standings with 8 points from 6 games, are within reach of the top with 6 points behind. They've earned 4 points from 4 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses 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 6 goals.

Recoleta FC, sitting 3rd with 11 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 7 points from 3 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw 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 8 goals.

Recent meetings between Cerro Porteno and Recoleta FC have favored Cerro Porteno, with Cerro Porteno claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-0). Overall, Cerro Porteno have asserted clear dominance in this fixture over recent seasons.

In their previous league match against Olimpia, Cerro Porteno recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a 4-1-4-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Arias, Riveros, Perez, Quintana, Dominguez, Gimenez, Aliseda, Dominguez, Iturbe, Morel, Vegetti. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Recoleta FC's last outing came against 2 de Mayo, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a 4-4-2 system. Their starting XI featured Ferreira, Mosquera, Monzon, Marotta, Echeguren, Noguera, Franco, Espinola, Baez, Wlk, Gonzalez. The classic shape provided balance, with two banks of four offering both defensive cover and attacking support.

Looking ahead, Cerro Porteno are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Cerro Porteno and Recoleta FC 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 a moderate number of goals: Cerro Porteno's fixtures have averaged 2.2 goals per game, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 33% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Recoleta FC's games average 2.3 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 67% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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