Corinthians vs Cerro Porteno Betting Tips and Predictions

When these teams last met their was a shock on the cards, Corinthians were seen as likely victors, or at worst a draw between the two teams, however Cerro Porteno did not read the script winning 3-2 at home.

Andre scored an early goal for Corinthians, as they went in 0-1 at the break. The second half is where all the action lay with Guillermo Beltran netting after just 4 minutes, then controversy struck as a poorly timed challenge saw goalscorer and lone striker Andre sent off for a second yellow.

Cerro Porteno were unable to take advantage of the extra man, it wasn’t until Corinthians midfielder Rodriguinho was also sent off for a second yellow because of a poor challenge, that they were able to capitalise. Sergio Diaz scored the second, just 2 minutes after the sending off. Before Beltran got his second of the evening. A dejected 9 man Corinthians were awarded a penalty in the 88th minute which was converted to make the score 3-2 but were unable to salvage a point.

Up until this game both teams had been unbeaten in the Copa Libertadores this year. Corinthians beating Cobresal away and Santa Fe at home both 1-0 respectively to get their 6 points which puts them 2nd in the group.

Cerro Porteno have only earned one point away from home thanks to a 0-0 draw with Santa Fe. At home they’ve been stronger with a 2-1 win against Cobresal, and then the 3-2 victory against Corinthians in their last outing. They find themselves top of the group with 7 points.

Corinthians will be keen to remedy the disappointment of the last game against Cerro Porteno, whose form on the road has been average, yet to score a goal. Although they will be 2 key squad members down, they have the depth to cover them. Get Corinthians to win to nil at 6/5 with bet365