Cerro Porteño vs Melgar Predictions

Cerro Porteño vs Melgar is scheduled for kick off on 12 March, at 22:00. The game is set to take place at Estadio ueno La Nueva Olla, with Raphael Claus officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting with Cerro Porteño currently holding the 2nd position in the table 7 points ahead of Melgar. Cerro Porteño have won 2 CONMEBOL Libertadores matches against Melgar out of the last 2 they have played. After their recent draw with Estudiantes, Cerro Porteño aims to claim a win. Cerro Porteño have won 3 of their last 6 CONMEBOL Libertadores matches at Estadio ueno La Nueva Olla. Melgar's away record stands at 1 victory from 2 games. Following their 3-0 loss to Vasco, Melgar is determined to bounce back with a win against Cerro Porteño.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Cerro Porteño have scored over 1.5 goals in 58% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 67% of games. Their total stands at 7 goals and 63 shots on target this CONMEBOL Libertadores season. Meanwhile, Melgar have scored 0 goals with 14 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 25% of matches but conceded in 50% of games.

In their last 2 head-to-head clashes, Cerro Porteño scored 5 goals while Melgar scored 2 goals. Their last match on 12 March 2025 ended in 4-2 to Cerro Porteño.