Palmeiras vs Guarani Asuncion Predictions

• Palmeiras have lost just 1 of their 10 competitive outings in 2020; winning 6 times in the process.
• Palmeiras have conceded just 1 goal over their last 4 matches.
• Guarani have lost 3 of their last 5 Copa Libertadores away games.
• 2 of said defeats have been by 1-0 margins.

Palmeiras looking to make it 2 from 2

Palmeiras are clear favourites to top this Libertadores group also containing Guarani, Tigre and Bolivar and they certainly met expectations in their opening match in it last week. The Brazilians travelled to Buenos Aires to face Tigre and asserted their quality well with a comfortable 2-0 margin of victory.

Another win on Wednesday would put Verdao into an excellent position and they can certainly be very confident in securing it. Indeed, Palmeiras have looked a strong force so far this year, losing just 1 of their 10 competitive games, winning an impressive 6 times in the process.

Guarani looking to cause an upset

Meanwhile, Guarani have done exceptionally well to even reach the group stage, beating San Jose, Corinthians and Palestino in the qualification rounds. Nonetheless, having kicked off with a 2-0 win over Bolivar last week, the Paraguayans are now fancied to finish alongside the side they face on Wednesday in the top two positions.

Indeed, Guarani are in strong shape and a run into the knockout stages looks well on the cards. They are now unbeaten in 6 matches so arrive in confident mood but having lost 3 of their last 5 Libertadores away games, the visitors can be under no illusions as regards the magnitude of the task at hand and they are clear underdogs up against such a powerful opponent.

A tight game is expected but Palmeiras should edge it

Ultimately, although Guarani are running along in impressive fashion, this is a game Palmeiras will be expecting to take maximum points from. They are a stronger outfit than the visitors on paper and in good form themselves, they should be able to secure victory barring a big surprise. 

All things considered, backing a Palmeiras win to nil looks the best way to play as far as the betting is concerned and is something we’re more than happy to do. Guarani will adapt a defensive approach on the road and whilst they’ll prove tough to break down, Palmeiras should have enough quality to edge out a 1-0 win that would make it 4 clean sheets in 5 outings for them.