Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓52% · @1.45
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓77% · @1.28
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗18% · fair 5.70
Palmeiras vs Cerro Porteno: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Thursday 21 May the CONMEBOL Libertadores brings Palmeiras against Cerro Porteno at Nubank Parque. Kick-off: 01:30 WAT. In the table, Palmeiras are 2nd on 11 points after 6 matches; Cerro Porteno are 1st with 13. Only 2 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Palmeiras, last 5: DWWDW Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Cruzeiro, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. Scoring is no problem – 2.2 a game lately.
Cerro Porteno, last 5: DWLDD Their latest outing: 0–0 draw with Club Guarani, at home. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Palmeiras, collecting 2.3 points per game to 1.5 for Cerro Porteno.
Head to head
When they last met (30 Apr 2026) it ended Cerro Porteno 1–1 Palmeiras.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Palmeiras 1.7 xG, Cerro Porteno 0.6 xG – a total near 2.3. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 43%, GG 48%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Palmeiras 66%, draw 22%, Cerro Porteno 12%.
GG/NG: NG (52%) at 1.45.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (77%, odds 1.28). Most likely score in line with that pick: Palmeiras 1–0 Cerro Porteno. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Palmeiras66%fair 1.52 · @1.31
Draw22%fair 4.53 · @4.65
Cerro Porteno12%fair 8.40 · @11.00
2.25Expected goals
1.67Palmeiras xG
0.58Cerro Porteno xG
48%Both score
43%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–018%
2–015%
0–011%
1–110%
2–19%
3–08%
From our goals model: Palmeiras 1.7 – 0.6 Cerro Porteno expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Palmeiras vs Cerro Porteno?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Palmeiras vs Cerro Porteno?
On our numbers Palmeiras have a 66% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Cerro Porteno 12%.
How many goals will there be in Palmeiras vs Cerro Porteno?
We expect about 2.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 43% likely and both teams score 48% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Palmeiras vs Cerro Porteno?
Our predicted score is Palmeiras 1–0 Cerro Porteno, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.3 goals in total.
When is Palmeiras vs Cerro Porteno?
Palmeiras vs Cerro Porteno (CONMEBOL Libertadores) kicks off on Thursday 21 May 2026 at 01:30 (West Africa Time) at Nubank Parque.
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.