Cerro Porteno - Sol de America

Paraguay Primera Division, Clausura

Once Cerro Porteno signed their elimination from Copa Sudamericana, they can now fully focus on the local league, especially since a win today could see them equal on points with the leaders. Moreover, the reigning champions - Nacional, and the current leaders - Libertad, are expected to struggle with fixture congestion, since both are still engaged with the continental competition, so this could provide Cerro some breathing space. And their coach is well aware of this, and tonight he will use the best players that he has at his disposal, including those that have played on Wednesday with the national team, Oscar Romero and Fernandez. Sol de America are doing a very good campaign so far, sitting in the table just one point behind Cerro, but they've had a very favorable fixture draw. They come after two high-profile wins, 2-1 away at Nacional, and 2-0 at home with Guarani, but both teams were using their second-string teams. Other than that, they've lost at home in the first round against lowly Capiata, so that should paint a picture of their true colors. I expect Cerro to bring them down to earth, after those two high-profile wins, and since they will be fielding a full squad, this shouldn't go past a home win. GL!

Cerro (-0.75 AH) @ 1.80, 3/10
Result: 2-0, WON