Copa Libertadores
Cerro Porteño vs Palmeiras
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 - 23:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Estadio General Pablo Rojas
Cerro Porteño vs Palmeiras Prediction & Stats - Copa Libertadores 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Cerro Porteño vs Palmeiras carries real history into this round of the Copa Libertadores.
The two sides meet on 19/08 (Wednesday) at Estadio General Pablo Rojas, 23:00 (UK time).
Read the Cerro Porteño vs Palmeiras prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Cerro Porteño vs Palmeiras
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Cerro Porteño vs Palmeiras call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Draw or Palmeiras
Last updated on 16-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Palmeiras the side to beat, with roughly 18% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Copa Libertadores odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Cerro Porteño Preview
Cerro Porteño reach this fixture 7 match into their Copa Libertadores. Here is where Cerro Porteño stand:
In this competition
4 won, 2 drawn, 1 lost
2 points per game
7 scored, at 1 a game
3 conceded, at 0.43 a game
Cerro Porteño, season-wide
17 won, 7 drawn, 9 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Juan Manuel Iturbe Arévalo, 5 goals
Most assists: Cecilio Andrés Domínguez Ruiz, 3 assists
Recent results — Cerro Porteño
16/08/2026 09:00
12/08/2026 18:00
08/08/2026 15:00
01/08/2026 17:30
28/07/2026 17:30
Palmeiras: how they are travelling
Palmeiras come in 7 matches into their Copa Libertadores.
Here is what Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras have produced:
In this competition
3 won, 3 drawn, 1 lost
1.71 points per game
11 scored, at 1.57 a game
6 conceded, at 0.86 a game
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras, season-wide
20 won, 9 drawn, 5 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: José Manuel López, 6 goals
Most assists: Andreas Pereira, 10 assists
Recent results — Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras
15/08/2026 15:30
12/08/2026 18:00
09/08/2026 15:00
05/08/2026 20:30
02/08/2026 15:00
The head-to-head favours Palmeiras
Palmeiras have generally come out ahead of Cerro Porteño in their recent meetings.
From 10 match(es):
Palmeiras: 7 win(s)
Cerro Porteño: 1 win(s)
Drawn: 2
That trend is worth factoring into the Cerro Porteño vs Palmeiras prediction.
Form comparison Cerro Porteño vs Palmeiras
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Cerro Porteño
South America - Copa Libertadores
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
W
W
D
|
2 |
| Home |
W
D
W
|
2.33 |
| Away |
D
W
W
L
|
1.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 57% | 67% | 50% |
| Goals | 1.43 | 1.67 | 1.25 |
| Scored | 1 | 1.33 | 0.75 |
| Conceded | 0.43 | 0.33 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 29% | 33% | 25% |
| Without Conceding | 57% | 67% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 0% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.95 | 1.17 | 0.79 |
|
xGA
|
1.56 | 1.28 | 1.77 |
Away Team
Palmeiras
South America - Copa Libertadores
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
D
W
W
|
1.71 |
| Home |
D
L
W
W
|
1.75 |
| Away |
D
W
D
|
1.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 43% | 50% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.43 | 2.75 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.57 | 1.75 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 0.86 | 1 | 0.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 71% | 75% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 14% | 0% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 25% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.01 | 1.99 | 2.03 |
|
xGA
|
1.11 | 0.95 | 1.33 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals
We expect Cerro Porteño vs Palmeiras to be a low scoring match. That’s why we’re backing under 2.5 goals as the best betting option. If the match ends with two or fewer goals, your bet wins.
👉 Prediction: Palmeiras to Win
Simply put, we see Palmeiras coming out on top in this match. Our betting tip is backed by their recent performances, their strong squad depth, and the good odds offered by bookmakers.
With current odds of 1.75 on the 1X2 market, this bet presents solid value and a good chance of success.
Fixture information - Cerro Porteño vs Palmeiras
Match: Cerro Porteño vs Palmeiras
Competition: Copa Libertadores
Date: Wednesday, 19/08/2026
Kick-off: 23:00 (UK time)
Venue: Estadio General Pablo Rojas
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Stats
The statistics for Cerro Porteño vs Palmeiras that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
1.93
League: 2.17
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 44%
Over 1.5+
65%
League: 65%
Over 2.5+
15%
League: 35%
Cards
4.15
League: 4.86
Corners
9.29
League: 8.89
Home Team
Cerro Porteño
South America - Copa Libertadores
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
W
W
D
|
2 |
| Home |
W
D
W
|
2.33 |
| Away |
D
W
W
L
|
1.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 57% | 67% | 50% |
| Goals | 1.43 | 1.67 | 1.25 |
| Scored | 1 | 1.33 | 0.75 |
| Conceded | 0.43 | 0.33 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 29% | 33% | 25% |
| Without Conceding | 57% | 67% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 0% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.95 | 1.17 | 0.79 |
|
xGA
|
1.56 | 1.28 | 1.77 |
Away Team
Palmeiras
South America - Copa Libertadores
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
D
W
W
|
1.71 |
| Home |
D
L
W
W
|
1.75 |
| Away |
D
W
D
|
1.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 43% | 50% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.43 | 2.75 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.57 | 1.75 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 0.86 | 1 | 0.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 71% | 75% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 14% | 0% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 25% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.01 | 1.99 | 2.03 |
|
xGA
|
1.11 | 0.95 | 1.33 |
Corners
8.29 / Match
+24% Corners / Match
Palmeiras received +24% more corners than Cerro Porteño in the Copa Libertadores
10.29 / Match
Palmeiras
(2)
Sporting Cristal
(6)
Palmeiras
(3)
Junior
(2)
Palmeiras
(3)
Junior
(5)
Sporting Cristal
(0)(7)
Cerro Porteño
(0)
Junior
(6)
Cerro Porteño
(7)
Sporting Cristal
(5)
Cerro Porteño
(8)
Sporting Cristal
(11)
Junior
Cards
2.86 / Match
+122% Cards / Match
Cerro Porteño received +122% more cards than Palmeiras in the Copa Libertadores
1.29 / Match
Palmeiras
(5)
Sporting Cristal
(3)
Palmeiras
(3)
Junior
(2)
Palmeiras
(1)
Junior
(4)
Sporting Cristal
(0)(0)
Cerro Porteño
(0)
Junior
(3)
Cerro Porteño
(2)
Sporting Cristal
(1)
Cerro Porteño
(0)
Sporting Cristal
(1)
Junior
Goals Scored
1 / Match
+57%
Palmeiras is +57% better in terms of goals scored
1.57 / Match
Palmeiras
(1)
Sporting Cristal
(2)
Palmeiras
(1)
Junior
(1)
Palmeiras
(1)
Junior
(1)
Sporting Cristal
(0)(1)
Cerro Porteño
(4)
Junior
(0)
Cerro Porteño
(2)
Sporting Cristal
(1)
Cerro Porteño
(2)
Sporting Cristal
(1)
Junior
Goals Conceded
0.43 / Match
+50%
Palmeiras condeded +50% more goals than Cerro Porteño
0.86 / Match
Palmeiras
(1)
Sporting Cristal
(0)
Palmeiras
(0)
Junior
(0)
Palmeiras
(1)
Junior
(0)
Sporting Cristal
(1)(1)
Cerro Porteño
(1)
Junior
(1)
Cerro Porteño
(0)
Sporting Cristal
(1)
Cerro Porteño
(1)
Sporting Cristal
(1)
Junior
Copa Libertadores Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Juventud
|
5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 1.6 |
| 2 |
Barcelona
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 1.75 |
| 3 |
Carabobo
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| 4 |
2 de Mayo
|
4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1.5 |
| 5 |
O'Higgins
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| 6 |
Deportivo Táchira
|
4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1.5 |
| 7 |
Independiente Medellín
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 8 |
Sporting Cristal
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 9 |
Botafogo
|
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| 10 |
Argentinos Juniors
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 11 |
Bahia
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 12 |
The Strongest
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 13 |
CD Universidad Católica
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 14 |
Deportes Tolima
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 3 | 1 |
| 15 |
Nacional Potosí
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 16 |
Alianza Lima
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 17 |
Guaraní
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 18 |
Liverpool FC Montevideo
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 19 |
Huachipato
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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