- Libertad Asuncion have failed to win any of their 5 Copa Libertadores group games.
- Libertad have failed to keep a clean sheet in both of their home Copa Libertadores group matches.
- Universidad Central de Venezuela beat Libertad Asuncion 3-1 at home in this season’s Copa Libertadores Group H.
Libertad’s Libertadores misery continues
Libertad Asuncion have had an extremely disappointing start to their Copa Libertadores campaign, currently sitting bottom of Group H with no points from their first 5 games. Their current form reads 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last 5 games, with their last 2 results consisting of a 0-0 draw at home against 2 de Mayo and a 4-1 defeat away to Independiente Del Valle.
Our Libertad Asuncion vs Universidad Central de Venezuela prediction suggests that Libertad Asuncion are unlikely to have a perfect record in the Copa Libertadores, however, as they’re a more pragmatic side who will sit deep, use the counter attack and change formations to stifle their opponents. Juan Eduardo Samudio was recently appointed head coach and he has had some success in calming the storm, as Libertad are unbeaten in their last 2 home games in all competitions.
Lorenzo Melgarejo has been the main outlet for Libertad’s limited attacking threat, notching 4 times in 4 Copa Libertadores games, while he has netted 5 of Libertad’s last 9 goals across all competitions.
A chance for the University boys to progress
Universidad Central de Venezuela have had a similarly mixed run of form, winning 2, drawing 2 and losing 1 of their last 5. Universidad Central currently sit 3rd in Group H, with 6 points from 5 games, still keeping slim hopes of progression alive.
When looking for the best insight, the Libertad Asuncion vs Universidad Central de Venezuela preview is essential since Universidad Central’s style of play is high-tempo, direct, wing-driven and they will press the opposition in quick, intense spells, before transitioning quickly into high-energy attacking play. Daniel Sasso’s men have looked dangerous in broken play, however, they have had a tough time away from home this campaign.
Universidad Central have failed to win in their last 2 away games, with their most recent trips yielding a 0-0 draw away to Deportivo La Guaira and a 4-0 loss away to Rosario Central.
Additionally, our Libertad Asuncion vs Universidad Central de Venezuela prediction takes into account that Juan Cuesta has been the focal point for Universidad Central’s attack, netting 2 in his 5 Copa Libertadores appearances this season. Juan Zapata has also found the net 2 of Universidad Central’s last 5 goals across all competitions.
The draw could be on
These two sides have been pretty lackluster in their Copa Libertadores campaigns so far, however, the combination of their differing styles of play and the fact that a point wouldn’t be an awful result for either team may make for an end-to-end game. This Libertad Asuncion vs Universidad Central de Venezuela prediction suggests that a 1-1 final score wouldn’t be an inaccurate reflection of their relative strengths, as Libertad have scored an average of 1 goal a game at home this group, while they have leaked goals in both of their previous Copa Libertadores home games. Universidad Central have conceded 7 goals in their 2 away games in the Copa Libertadores, so with both defences looking leaky and Libertad’s most clinical player for Libertad, Melgarejo, on the opposite side, both teams to score looks the play.
When considering odds, the Libertad Asuncion vs Universidad Central de Venezuela betting tips also point to a 1-1 game and over 2.5 goals as representing good value, with a scoreline that is more than suitable for both sides’ Copa Libertadores group stage campaigns.
