As the Campeonato Paraguaio heats up, fans are gearing up for an exciting weekend filled with pivotal matchups. Among the highlights is the clash between 2 de Mayo and Cerro Porteño scheduled for March 23, 2025. Kicking off at 16:00 Brasília time at the Estadio Monumental Río Parapití, this match is crucial for both teams looking to solidify their standings in the league.
2 de Mayo enters this matchup struggling, currently sitting at the bottom of the table with just one win out of nine games played. Their record stands at 1 victory, 5 draws, and 3 losses, yielding a mere 8 points, averaging just 0.89 points per game. Offensively, the team has managed to score 6 goals while conceding 8, suggesting a need for improvement in their attacking lineup.
On the contrary, the spotlight shines brighter on Cerro Porteño, who have established themselves as formidable contenders in the league. With 4 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses from their nine matches, they have accrued 14 points so far, boasting an average of 1.56 points per game. Their goal tally illustrates a stronger offensive performance, with 12 goals scored and only 9 conceded.
When looking at the teams' previous encounters, the last four matches reflect a balanced rivalry, with both sides securing one victory each and drawing twice. Notably, in their last meeting on September 29, 2024, 2 de Mayo triumphed over Cerro Porteño with a scoreline of 3-0, thus adding an interesting dynamic to the upcoming match.
According to reports from betting houses, Cerro Porteño emerges as the favorite for this match, holding a 22% chance of victory. The odds for the match are as follows: 2 de Mayo at 4.59, draw at 3.44, and Cerro Porteño at 2.15. These figures hint that punters expect Cerro to maintain their competitive edge.
In another key encounter, the competition will see Olimpia take on Nacional-PAR on March 22, 2025. Scheduled for 20:30, this match promises to be equally captivating. Olimpia, also a strong performer in the league, finds itself sitting second in the table with 17 points from 9 matches, claiming 5 victories, 2 draws, and 2 losses thus far. They have showcased substantial attacking prowess, netting a total of 16 goals compared to the 10 they have conceded.
Nacional-PAR, however, is looking to turn their fortunes around after a challenging start to the season, having only secured 1 win in 9 games, alongside 2 draws and 6 losses. Their goal statistics reveal an unfortunate trend, scoring just 6 times while conceding 14, earning them a meager 5 points.
The historic rivalry between Olimpia and Nacional-PAR adds yet another layer of excitement to these fixtures, with 46 encounters previously yielding 20 victories for Olimpia and 11 for Nacional-PAR, alongside 15 draws. Their last encounter ended in a 1-1 draw on November 24, 2024, promising an interesting matchup ahead.
Lastly, Sportivo Luqueño will face off against Guaraní on March 23, 2025, at 19:30. Sportivo Luqueño looks to improve their standings, currently having 2 victories, 3 draws, and 4 defeats, positioning them with 9 points from nine matches. Guaraní stands in a stronger position with a record of 5 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses, averaging 1.78 points per game.
In their history, the last 41 duels between the two clubs reveal that Guaraní leads with 25 wins to 11 for Sportivo Luqueño and 5 matches ending in a draw. Their last match in the league resulted in a thrilling 2-2 draw on October 28, 2024, adding to the competitive anticipation for their upcoming match.
As the Paraguayan league unfolds, fans can look forward to intense matches, where not only points are at stake but also pride and historical significance hang in the balance.
