Very strong pick · fair odds 1.25 · bookmaker 1.22 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.22Odds
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Value bet: Cerro Porteno to win @ 3.95 – our chance 33% vs 25% implied by the price (edge +29%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Picks by market
ResultJunior to win ✗41% · @1.96
Double chanceEither team to win ✓74% · @1.28
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗52% · @1.95
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓80% · @1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗8% · fair 12.99
Junior vs Cerro Porteno: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Junior welcome Cerro Porteno to Estadio Romelio Martinez for a CONMEBOL Libertadores fixture on Friday 8 May (03:00 WAT). In the table, Junior are 4th on 4 points after 6 matches; Cerro Porteno are 1st with 13.
Current form
Junior, last 5: WLWLD Their latest outing: 4–3 win over Deportivo Pasto, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Cerro Porteno, last 5: LDDWD Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Deportivo Recoleta, away. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.7 goals a game.
Head to head
When they last met (14 Apr 2026) it ended Cerro Porteno 1–0 Junior.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Junior 1.2 xG, Cerro Porteno 1.0 xG – a total near 2.2. On paper it is a low-scoring affair, with under 2.5 at 60%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to stay under 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Junior 41%, draw 26%, Cerro Porteno 33%.
GG/NG: GG (52%) at 1.95.
Price worth noting: Cerro Porteno to win @3.95 – the bookmaker implies 25%, our ratings say 33%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (80%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: Junior 1–1 Cerro Porteno. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Junior41%fair 2.44 · @1.96
Draw26%fair 3.79 · @3.25
Cerro Porteno33%fair 3.07 · @3.95
2.19Expected goals
1.15Junior xG
1.04Cerro Porteno xG
52%Both score
40%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
1–013%
0–112%
0–011%
2–18%
2–07%
From our goals model: Junior 1.2 – 1.0 Cerro Porteno expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Junior vs Cerro Porteno?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 80% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Junior vs Cerro Porteno?
On our numbers Junior have a 41% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Cerro Porteno 33%.
How many goals will there be in Junior vs Cerro Porteno?
We expect about 2.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 40% likely and both teams score 52% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Junior vs Cerro Porteno?
Our predicted score is Junior 1–1 Cerro Porteno, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.2 goals in total.
When is Junior vs Cerro Porteno?
Junior vs Cerro Porteno (CONMEBOL Libertadores) kicks off on Friday 8 May 2026 at 03:00 (West Africa Time) at Estadio Romelio Martinez.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.