Audax Italiano
- Audax Italiano have won one, drawn one (after penalties) and lost three of their last five in all competitions, conceding seven goals.
- The Chilean hosts sit mid-table on 10 points from seven games in the Primera Division after a mixed start to the season.
Olimpia Asuncion
- Olimpia have won four and drawn one of their last five matches in the Paraguayan Division Profesional, keeping four shutouts and conceding only once.
- Olimpia, meanwhile, are in scintillating form in the Paraguayan Division Profesional, currently sitting top of the table on 31 points from 13 games.
- Their coach Pablo ‘Vitamina’ Sánchez has built a pragmatic, winning culture since taking the reins late in 2025, and their solid defensive play underlines that.
Head-to-Head
Audax Italiano and Olimpia Asuncion will be unfamiliar foes when they meet for the first time in the opening game of Copa Sudamericana Group G 2026 on Thursday.
Audax Italiano
- Franco Troyansky leads the line in attack for the Santiago side with two league goals to his name.
- Giovani Chiaverano has brought some fresh creativity to the side from wide positions, but Audax will need to be patient and build from the back to control the flow of this game in what should be a chess match in midfield.
Olimpia Asuncion
- Adrián Alcaraz leads the team’s attacking output in the league, making him a strong focal point in the box and a threat from set plays.
- Sebastián Ferreira brings experience and movement up front and can be deadly on the counterattack or on set pieces.
Betting Insights
- Olimpia are the slight favorites to win in Santiago at 2.72, reflecting the strength of their current form and solid defensive record.
- Their biggest weakness has been their inability to shut out opponents, especially away from home, but Olimpia’s momentum and defensive record should see them edge the Santiago-based side in a low-scoring game.
- Both teams enter with mostly full squads and no major injury concerns, so we’re expecting a real tactical battle in Santiago.
- Both teams to score - No and Under 2.5 goals are the selection at 1.95 and 1.7 respectively, as we’re unlikely to see many chances in this matchup of styles.
Prediction
A single moment could swing this one, so we’re going with a 1-0 or 0-1 correct score prediction, as there’s likely to be little room for error.
