Libertad x Cruzeiro: Betting, Predictions and Odds
Libertad enters the field with the favoritism to win the match
In the first leg of the Copa Libertadores round of 16, Libertad receives Cruzeiro this Tuesday (28), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at the Defensores del Chaco stadium, in Asunción, Paraguay. In search of a good result to decide the vacancy in Belo Horizonte, the home team enters the field with favoritism against the Brazilians.
Libertad comes from a good moment in the season, with four wins and a draw in the last five matches. In the Paraguayan championship, the team is in the lead, with 29 points, three more than Cerro Porteño. In the Libertadores, the campaign had three wins, one draw, and two defeats.
Cruzeiro also arrives motivated, but with more modest numbers
According to Betfair, Libertad has 53% of winning the match against Cruzeiro. This is a reflection of the current moment of both teams and the home factor. Cruzeiro, on the other hand, has a 24% chance of winning and 23% of drawing.
Cruzeiro also arrives motivated for the match, but with more modest numbers. After being eliminated in the semifinals of the Campeonato Mineiro, the team focused on the Copa do Brasil and Libertadores. In the Brazilian Cup, they beat Sergipe and CSA and face Fluminense in the quarterfinals. In the Libertadores, they qualified in second place in Group B, with three wins, two draws, and one defeat.
Prediction: Libertad wins, but Cruzeiro scores
Given the moment of both teams, Libertad is the favorite to win the match. However, Cruzeiro should not make it easy for the Paraguayans. The team has quality players and can surprise away from home. Therefore, the prediction is for a Libertad victory, but with Cruzeiro scoring at least one goal.
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