Athletico Paranaense Libertad betting prediction

This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 8 wins, 4 draws and 3 losses in away matches, with 29 goals scored and 19 conceded; against 14 wins and 1 draw at their stadium, with 34 goals scored and 5 conceded. In their last match, for the Division Profesional, they got a home win against Cerro Porteño by (1‑0). Their last away match was for the Division Profesional and ended in a win by (0‑3) against Sol de América. In the last 10 away matches Libertad has won 5, tied 2 and lost 3. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 5 of the last 6 matches for this competition. This is a team that likes to score first. They have opened up the score in 13 of the last 15 matches, they have reached half‑time in front in 8 of those 13 matches and have held on to the lead until the end of the 90' in 11 of them.

Libertad are a strong team and will not want to be eliminated in the round of 16. As there will be two tough games, the tendency is for them to adopt a more cautious approach in this first game, playing in search of space and in a reactive manner. It is important that they maintain their defensive solidity, but do not lose their offensive power. If there is a balance between the defensive and offensive sectors, they will have a better chance of coping with Atletico-PR.

Confirmed Lineup: Martín Silva, Alexander Barboza, Diego Viera, Miguel Samudio, Diego Alexander Gómez Amarilla, Ramon Martinez, Lorenzo Melgarejo, Álvaro Campuzano, Camilo Mayada, Roque Santa Cruz, Héctor Villalba.
Coach: D. Garnero.