Cerro Porteño vs Junior Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 14 Apr 2026

Copa Libertadores Betting Preview: Cerro Porteño vs Junior

Paraguayan Primera División team Cerro Porteño host Colombian Categoría Primera A club Junior in this Copa Libertadores Group F game at Estadio General Pablo Rojas, with kick-off set for 18:00 on Tuesday 14 April.

We are not anticipating a huge number of goals when Cerro Porteño clash with Junior. The price of -132 for Under 2.5 stands out on the coupon and we can wager on the Total Goals market with optimism.

Cerro Porteño drew on their travels in their last game. It was a 0-0 Primera División draw against Nacional.

Junior won their previous game 3-0. This was an away Primera A victory against Águilas Doradas.

In their previous Copa Libertadores matches, Cerro Porteño were away to Sporting Cristal and lost 1-0, while Junior hosted Palmeiras and drew 1-1.

Copa Libertadores		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Cerro Porteño	4	2	1	1	3	2	1	3:2	7
4	Junior	4	0	1	3	1	5	-4	1:5	1

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Confirmed Lineups

Cerro Porteño confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Alexis Arias (GK), Gustavo Velazquez, Matias Perez, Brian Abel Luciatti, Guillermo Benitez, Edgar Paez, Robert Piris, Jorge Morel, Marcelo Chaparro, Jonathan Torres, Pablo Vegetti.

Junior confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Mauro Silveira (GK), Jermein Pena, Daniel Rivera, Lucas Monzon, Jhomier Guerrero, Juan David Rios, Jesus Rivas, Yeison Suarez, Kevin Perez, Yimmi Chara, Teofilo Gutierrez.

Cerro Porteño vs Junior Prediction & Betting Tips

Tackle Cerro Porteño vs Junior with all the betting insight you need, including our match prediction, scoreline forecast, key player prop selections and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

We don’t think the teams will combine to score three or more in this Copa Libertadores clash. Therefore, we’ll wager on Under 2.5 Goals which is currently available at odds of -132.

Team news can have a significant impact on the betting odds, and we factor this in alongside recent form and the latest Copa Libertadores stats when making our football predictions.

Key Cerro Porteño vs Junior Copa Libertadores & league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Cerro Porteño games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 Cerro Porteño games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Cerro Porteño games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Junior games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Junior games.

Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 56.8% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

There are a number of similar wagers and Under 1.5 Goals allows you to secure a larger price. However, there’s more risk as you can’t have more than one goal being scored.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Cerro Porteño 1 - 1 Junior

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing the two teams to draw 1-1. We can’t pass up the odds of +400 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Pablo Vegetti To Score +210

Pablo Vegetti (Cerro Porteño) can be backed at +210 to score. All things considered, we think that the odds are really appealing when it comes to betting on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Pablo Vegetti Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+230

First

+475

Shots

Over 2.5

-133

Under 2.5

-

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Cerro Porteño vs Junior Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The Full-Time Result odds of +112 suggest that Cerro Porteño are likely victors and there’s a 47% probability that the favourites win this Copa Libertadores clash. If you want to wager on the underdog, Junior have been priced up at +275.

If you want to side with Cerro Porteño winning against Junior, then the -0.25 on the Asian Handicap is one potential option. You can land -132 and also have the insurance of half stake returns in the event of a draw.

A low-scoring contest will be predicted by several which is reflected in the fact that Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. The Both Teams to Score market provides some good options, with Yes and No hard to split in terms of odds.

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Full-Time Result

1

+112

X

+210

2

+275

Half-Time Result

1

+170

X

+110

2

+300

Double Chance

1X

-435

12

-313

X2

-159

Draw No Bet

1

-213

2

+148

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-132

2 Hcp +0.25

-108

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-156

Over 2.5

+120

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-116

No

-122

Jonathan Gabriel Torres can be backed to find the net anytime at +225. There is the chance to back the market leader to score the first goal at +460.

Jonathan Gabriel Torres (Cerro Porteño)

First

+225

Anytime

+460

Pablo Vegetti (Cerro Porteño)

First

+230

Anytime

+475

Cecilio Domínguez (Cerro Porteño)

First

+235

Anytime

+500

Luis Muriel (Junior)

First

+280

Anytime

+600

Teófilo Gutiérrez (Junior)

First

+280

Anytime

+650

Juan Iturbe (Cerro Porteño)

First

+285

Anytime

+600

Guillermo Paiva (Junior)

First

+325

Anytime

+700

Sergio Araujo (Cerro Porteño)

First

+370

Anytime

+750

Gabriel Aguayo (Cerro Porteño)

First

+375

Anytime

+800

Brayan Castrillón (Junior)

First

+375

Anytime

+800

Cristian Barrios (Junior)

First

+390

Anytime

+800

Carlos Bacca (Junior)

First

+390

Anytime

+850

Fabricio Domínguez (Cerro Porteño)

First

+400

Anytime

+800

Robert Piris da Motta (Cerro Porteño)

First

+500

Anytime

+1000

Joel Canchimbo (Junior)

First

+525

Anytime

+1100

Fabrizio Peralta (Cerro Porteño)

First

+550

Anytime

+1150

Jannenson Sarmiento (Junior)

First

+575

Anytime

+1200

Kevin Perez (Junior)

First

+575

Anytime

+1200

Jorge Morel (Cerro Porteño)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

Yimmi Chará (Junior)

First

+750

Anytime

+1500

Jesus David Rivas (Junior)

First

+800

Anytime

+1600

Gastón Giménez (Cerro Porteño)

First

+850

Anytime

+1800

Harold Rivera (Junior)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Blas Riveros (Cerro Porteño)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2000

Edwin Herrera (Junior)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Jean Carlos Pestaña (Junior)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Jermein Maiguel Pena (Junior)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Rodrigo Melgarejo (Cerro Porteño)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2200

Daniel Rivera (Junior)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2200

Guillermo Benítez (Cerro Porteño)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2200

Jonathan Gabriel Torres (Cerro Porteño)

Over 2.5

-147

Under 2.5

-

Cecilio Domínguez (Cerro Porteño)

Over 2.5

+108

Under 2.5

-

Luis Muriel (Junior)

Over 2.5

+114

Under 2.5

-

Juan Iturbe (Cerro Porteño)

Over 2.5

-108

Under 2.5

-

Pablo Vegetti (Cerro Porteño)

Over 2.5

-133

Under 2.5

-

Carlos Bacca (Junior)

Over 1.5

-102

Under 1.5

-

Kevin Perez (Junior)

Over 1.5

+133

Under 1.5

-

Jannenson Sarmiento (Junior)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-

Joel Canchimbo (Junior)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-

Fabricio Domínguez (Cerro Porteño)

Over 1.5

+123

Under 1.5

-

Robert Piris da Motta (Cerro Porteño)

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-

Cristian Barrios (Junior)

Over 1.5

+123

Under 1.5

-

Brayan Castrillón (Junior)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

-

Gabriel Aguayo (Cerro Porteño)

Over 1.5

-110

Under 1.5

-

Sergio Araujo (Cerro Porteño)

Over 1.5

-122

Under 1.5

-

Guillermo Paiva (Junior)

Over 1.5

-110

Under 1.5

-

Teófilo Gutiérrez (Junior)

Over 1.5

-179

Under 1.5

-

Fabrizio Peralta (Cerro Porteño)

Over 0.5

-204

Under 0.5

-

Jorge Morel (Cerro Porteño)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-

Yimmi Chará (Junior)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

-

Jesus David Rivas (Junior)

Over 0.5

-120

Under 0.5

-

Gastón Giménez (Cerro Porteño)

Over 0.5

-132

Under 0.5

-

Harold Rivera (Junior)

Over 0.5

+106

Under 0.5

-

Blas Riveros (Cerro Porteño)

Over 0.5

-108

Under 0.5

-

Jermein Maiguel Pena (Junior)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

-

Daniel Rivera (Junior)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-

Latest Copa Libertadores and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Cerro Porteño Stats

Junior Stats

Full-Time Result

• 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.70 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.40 goals scored and 0.50 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches

Cerro Porteño vs Junior Lineups & Team News

Stay ahead of the game by checking the Cerro Porteño vs Junior team news before betting. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for the Copa Libertadores, along with current injury news.

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