Nacional do Paraguai and Cerro Porteño face each other in an official match of the 2026 Paraguay Primera División season. The game takes place at Estadio Arsenio Erico on Sunday, 12/04/2026, at 00:30 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Club Nacional vs Club Cerro Porteño, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Nacional do Paraguai vs Cerro Porteño

The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analysed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:

APWin Prediction

Double Chance: Draw or Cerro Porteño

APWin experts have analysed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.

👉 Our prediction is: under 9.5 corners

After scanning the different markets for Nacional do Paraguai vs Cerro Porteño, we find that under 9.5 corners is the most eye-catching bet based on the playing profile of the two sides.

We don't foresee much free-flowing attacking football from the two teams, which will greatly reduce the chances of them winning the 10 total corners required to sink this bet.

👉 Our prediction is: Nacional do Paraguai to win the 1st half

Nacional do Paraguai has been a strong home team overall this season, and the statistics point to them being particularly quick to pounce in the opening 45 minutes. Whether that aggressive mentality is due to the energy of the home crowd or an intentional plan on the part of the manager, it has proven to be very effective.

We foresee that plan paying off once again in their match against Cerro Porteño, so our top tip is for Nacional do Paraguai to win the first half.

The Academy preview

Nacional do Paraguai comes into the match having played 15 games in the Paraguay Primera División so far. They have recorded 6 wins, 6 draws, and 3 losses, with an average of 1.6 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 6 wins, 7 draws, and 3 losses.

Nacional do Paraguai's attack has scored 23 goals during this period. Out of this total, 22 goals were scored in the Paraguay Primera División, averaging 1.47 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.44.

The offence system of Nacional do Paraguai is led by Iván Valdez as the top scorer of the season. The paraguayan midfielder has scored 4 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Alexis Damián Cañete Torres, who has contributed with 3 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 17 goals with an average of 1.13 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 18 goals conceded in 16 matches, resulting in an average of 1.13.

The Cyclone preview

On the other hand, Cerro Porteño comes into the match having played 15 games in the Paraguay Primera División so far. They have recorded 10 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses, with an average of 2.13 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 10 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses.

Cerro Porteño's attack has scored 25 goals during this period. Out of this total, 25 goals were scored in the Paraguay Primera División, averaging 1.67 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.67.

The offence system of Cerro Porteño is led by Cecilio Andrés Domínguez Ruiz as the top scorer of the season. The paraguayan forward has scored 5 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Jorge Emanuel Morel Barrios, who has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 13 goals with an average of 0.87 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 13 goals conceded in 15 matches, resulting in an average of 0.87.

Head to head: Nacional do Paraguai vs Cerro Porteño

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

Nacional do Paraguai Team Logo

Nacional do Paraguai

Paraguay - Division Profesional

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L D W D L

1

Home W W D D D

1.8

Away L D D L D

0.6

Away Team

Cerro Porteño Team Logo

Cerro Porteño

Paraguay - Division Profesional

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W W W W

2.4

Home W W W W L

2.4

Away L W W L W

1.8

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Published on 8 April 2026, at 21:31 Last updated on 8 April 2026, at 21:31
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