Football Result

Estêvão 41'
Vitor Roque 90'+4'


Verification of the Result Prediction
Win
Draw
Win
27.6%
28%
44.4%
That went as expected.
Power Comparison in the League
0.445
0.732
Game Stats
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots
17
9
Possession
45.5%
54.5%
Fouls
10
13
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0
Corners
8
5
Offsides
0
3
Saves
4
2
Team Formations
4-4-2
3-4-3


Location
Estadio ueno La Nueva Olla, Asuncion, Paraguay
Estimated Goal Scoring Chance
2025-05-08 | Game Summary

In a CONMEBOL Libertadores group stage match held on May 7, 2025, Palmeiras defeated Cerro Porteño 2-0 at Estadio ueno La Nueva Olla in Asunción, Paraguay. The game saw Palmeiras, playing with a 3-4-3 formation, controlling possession with 54.5% while Cerro Porteño adopted a 4-4-2 formation. Palmeiras' Estêvão opened the scoring in the 41st minute, and Vitor Roque sealed the victory with a goal in the 94th minute.
Cerro Porteño, despite having more shots (17) than Palmeiras (9), struggled to find the net, only managing 2 shots on target compared to Palmeiras' 6. The home side committed 10 fouls and received one yellow card, while Palmeiras committed 13 fouls and received three yellow cards.
The AI-powered pre-game prediction correctly forecasted a Palmeiras win, with a 44.4% win probability assigned to the away side. The AI model did not expect a balanced game.
Cerro Porteño's form has been inconsistent, with recent results including a draw against Sporting Cristal (2-2) and a loss to Palmeiras (1-0) in previous Libertadores matches, in addition to some victories. Their next game is away against Sporting Cristal on May 13, 2025, a crucial match for their Libertadores campaign. Sporting Cristal's recent form is also mixed, including a recent win in their domestic league but a heavy loss against Bolívar in the Libertadores.
Palmeiras, on the other hand, are in good form, having won four of their last five matches, including a 1-0 victory over Vasco da Gama in the Brazilian Serie A and a 3-2 win against Bolivar in the Libertadores. Their next match is a derby against São Paulo in the Brazilian Serie A on May 11, 2025. São Paulo are also on a good run of form, winning three of their last five matches, including a 2-0 victory against Alianza Lima in the Libertadores.
Historically, Palmeiras have dominated their encounters with Cerro Porteño, winning the last five head-to-head matches, including a 3-0 victory in their last visit to Asunción in 2023, indicating a significant advantage for the Brazilian side in this matchup. This game continued that trend.

2025-05-06 | Pre-game insights

On May 7th, 2025, Cerro Porteño will face Palmeiras at the Estadio ueno La Nueva Olla in a crucial CONMEBOL Libertadores match. AI is predicting a victory for the visiting Brazilian side. According to the AI's calculations, Palmeiras has a 44.4% chance of winning, compared to Cerro Porteño's 27.6%, with a 28.0% chance of a draw. Palmeiras enters the match with a team rate of 0.732, significantly higher than Cerro Porteño's 0.445.
Palmeiras' recent form has been strong, securing several victories in both the Brazilian Serie A and Copa do Brasil. Their star players, Endrick, the young talented foward, and experienced midfielder Raphael Veiga, are expected to play key roles. Cerro Porteño, however, has had a mixed bag of results in their recent Libertadores games, with wins, losses, and a draw against Sporting Cristal.
The last head-to-head games heavily favor Palmeiras, who won most of the matches against Cerro Porteño. While Cerro Porteño will have the advantage of playing at home, the AI's prediction suggests that Palmeiras' superior quality and recent form will be enough to secure them the win in this Libertadores clash. Football fans all over South America will be eager to see if the AI is correct. The game promises to be a very interesting duel.