Libertad Asuncion
- Libertad Asuncion sit bottom of Copa Libertadores Group H with 0 points from 5 matches, having suffered five defeats in the group stage.
- Their most recent outings have been a 0-0 draw at home to 2 de Mayo and a 4-1 defeat away to Independiente Del Valle.
- Juan Eduardo Samudio was recently appointed as head coach of Libertad Asuncion and must steady the ship in this crucial clash.
- The hosts are a pragmatic side who like to stay compact and make fast vertical movements to spring a quick attack.
- Libertad Asuncion have conceded 4 goals and scored just 2 in their two home games in this season’s Copa Libertadores.
Universidad Central de Venezuela
- Universidad Central de Venezuela occupy 3rd place in Group H, with 6 points from 5 games keeping their slim hopes of qualifying alive.
- This makes them a dangerous side in the chaotic nature of the Copa Libertadores, and they come into this game in mixed form, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5.
- Universidad Central are without a win in their last 2 away games, drawing 0-0 at Deportivo La Guaira before losing 4-0 at Rosario Central.
- In the Copa Libertadores they have lost both away fixtures, conceding 7 goals and not taking a single point.
- Juan Cuesta leads the attack for Universidad Central with 2 goals in 5 Copa Libertadores appearances.
- Juan Zapata has also chipped in, scoring 2 of Universidad Central’s last 5 goals across all competitions.
Head-to-Head
Universidad Central de Venezuela won the reverse fixture 3-1 in this season's Copa Libertadores group stage.
Key Players
- Lorenzo Melgarejo has scored 4 goals in 4 Copa Libertadores matches this season for Libertad Asuncion.
- Juan Cuesta has scored 2 goals in 5 Copa Libertadores appearances for Universidad Central.
- Juan Zapata has scored 2 of Universidad Central’s last 5 goals across all competitions.
Betting Insights
- Both sides look vulnerable defensively, and with Melgarejo for Libertad and Zapata for Universidad Central running riot up top, I think both teams will score.
- Odds of 1.88 for both teams to score look good value, and I’m backing a high-scoring draw in this one.
Prediction
A draw with plenty of goals would suit the narrative of the group, with both teams looking to finish the group stages with a positive result.
