Palmeiras and Cerro Porteño are set to clash this Wednesday at 7:00 PM ET at Nubank Parque in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores Round of 16.
Despite leading the Brasileirão and reaching the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil, Palmeiras enters the knockout stage under pressure from its supporters. The team is in good form, but fans have recently voiced their discontent with coach Abel Ferreira following a 0-0 draw against Internacional.
Cerro Porteño, on the other hand, secured the top spot in Group F, finishing ahead of Palmeiras and earning the right to play the second leg at home. However, the Paraguayan club has been inconsistent lately and currently sits in a disappointing 10th place in the Paraguayan Clausura.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The two teams have faced each other 18 times, with Palmeiras winning 10 matches, Cerro Porteño winning three, and five games ending in a draw. Interestingly, all three of Cerro Porteño's victories against Palmeiras have come on the road. Since the post-World Cup break, Palmeiras has recorded three wins, one draw, and two losses. In the same period, Cerro Porteño has managed just one win and suffered three defeats.
Betting Odds
Palmeiras | Draw | Cerro Porteño |
-334 | +450 | +800 |
*Odds are subject to change.
Probable Lineups
Palmeiras (3-5-2): Carlos Miguel; Emiliano Martínez (Gustavo Gómez), Murilo, Barboza; Allan, Andreas Pereira, Marlon Freitas, Maurício, Piquerez; Arias, Flaco López.
Coach: Abel Ferreira.
Cerro Porteño (4-4-2): Roffo; Cañete, Velázquez, Pérez, Chaparro; Paredes, Da Motta, Morel, Domínguez; Torres, Vegetti.
Coach: Ariel Holan.
Match Officials
Referee: Nicolás Taran (URU)
Assistants: Carlos Barreiro (URU) and Mathias Armas (URU)
VAR: Leodan González (URU)Broadcast Information
The match between Palmeiras and Cerro Porteño will take place this Wednesday at 7:00 PM ET at Nubank Parque in São Paulo. Fans can watch the game live via the Paramount+ streaming service.
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