Palmeiras and Cerro Porteño face each other in an official match of the 2026 Copa Libertadores season. The game takes place at Allianz Parque on Thursday, 21/05/2026, at 01:30 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras 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 Palmeiras vs Cerro Porteño
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Palmeiras Win
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Palmeiras comes into the match having played 4 games in the Copa Libertadores so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 2 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 23 wins, 8 draws, and 3 losses.
Palmeiras's attack has scored 56 goals during this period. Out of this total, 6 goals were scored in the Copa Libertadores, averaging 1.5 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.65.
The offence system of Palmeiras is led by José Manuel López as the top scorer of the season. The argentinian forward has scored 6 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Andreas Pereira, who has contributed with 10 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 3 goals with an average of 0.75 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 26 goals conceded in 34 matches, resulting in an average of 0.76.
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On the other hand, Cerro Porteño comes into the match having played 4 games in the Copa Libertadores so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 1.75 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 12 wins, 6 draws, and 6 losses.
Cerro Porteño's attack has scored 31 goals during this period. Out of this total, 3 goals were scored in the Copa Libertadores, averaging 0.75 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.29.
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 2 goals with an average of 0.5 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 21 goals conceded in 24 matches, resulting in an average of 0.88.
Head to head: Palmeiras vs Cerro Porteño
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Palmeiras
South America - Copa Libertadores
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W D W D |
1.8 |
| Home | D D W W W |
2.2 |
| Away | W D W D W |
2.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 100% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.25 | 3 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 2 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 0.75 | 1 | 0.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 100% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 0% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 75% | 100% | 67% |
|
xG
|
2.11 | 2.35 | 2.03 |
|
xGA
|
1.21 | 0.86 | 1.33 |
Cerro Porteño
South America - Copa Libertadores
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D W L D |
1 |
| Home | D D D W W |
1.8 |
| Away | L W L D L |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Goals | 1.25 | 1.5 | 1 |
| Scored | 0.75 | 1 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 75% | 50% | 50% |
|
xG
|
0.98 | 1.15 | 0.81 |
|
xGA
|
1.57 | 1.46 | 1.68 |
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