Junior vs Cerro Porteño Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 07 May 2026

Copa Libertadores Betting Preview: Junior vs Cerro Porteño

Colombian Categoría Primera A outfit Junior host Paraguayan Primera División side Cerro Porteño at Estadio Romelio Martínez, with kick-off set for 22:00 on Thursday 7 May.

We are wagering Cerro Porteño +0.5 at -122 as we’re expecting the away team to avoid defeat. This outcome can be achieved against Junior, with the numbers backing up this Asian Handicap pick.

Junior were winners last time out. It was a 4-3 Primera A victory at home to Deportivo Pasto.

Cerro Porteño were beaten in their previous game and this was on their travels. Recoleta claimed a 2-1 Primera División win.

In their last Copa Libertadores matches, Junior lost 2-0 when visiting Sporting Cristal, while Cerro Porteño hosted Palmeiras and played out a 1-1 draw.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Cerro Porteño succeeded 1-0 at home when they last faced Junior.

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

Junior confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Mauro Silveira (GK), Jhomier Guerrero, Jean Pestana, Lucas Monzon, Yeison Suarez, Jesus Rivas, Juan David Rios, Guillermo Paiva, Teofilo Gutierrez, Joel Canchimbo, Luis Muriel.

Cerro Porteño confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Alexis Arias (GK), Fabricio Dominguez, Gustavo Velazquez, Matias Perez, Marcelo Chaparro, Cesar Bobadilla, Robert Piris, Jorge Morel, Alan Sonora, Pablo Vegetti, Jonathan Torres.

Junior vs Cerro Porteño Prediction & Betting Tips

Explore our best Junior vs Cerro Porteño picks, including our main match prediction, correct score forecast, player performance props and a bet builder ready to use.

Match Prediction

Cerro Porteño +0.5 could be a value wager and we have the information to back this up. Bet them at -122 on the Asian Handicap when they clash with Junior and we feel confident of a payout.

Our panel of football writers survey the latest injuries and suspensions. When combined with the form guide, this helps us secure the best odds. Our stats-led approach backed up by key Copa Libertadores data is helpful.

Key Junior vs Cerro Porteño Copa Libertadores & league stats:

• The +0.5 line has been covered by Cerro Porteño in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Cerro Porteño in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Junior in 3 of their last 5 games.

According to the best betting sites, our pick has a 54.9% chance of landing a return. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

Cerro Porteño Asian Hcp +0.5 @ -122 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Junior 1 - 1 Cerro Porteño

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves a 1-1 scoreline. The odds of +440 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Cecilio Domínguez To Score +400

Cecilio Domínguez (Cerro Porteño) can be wagered to find the net at +400. The odds that he will be an Anytime Goalscorer look attractive based on the evidence and we’ll plump for him to find the net.

Latest Cecilio Domínguez Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+420

First

+950

Shots

Over 1.5

-122

Under 1.5

-

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Junior vs Cerro Porteño 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.

For this Copa Libertadores clash, Junior are the -108 favourites to triumph according to the latest Full-Time Result betting odds. This reflects that they have a 52% chance of winning. If you’re searching for a different slant, Cerro Porteño are available at +320.

You can take advantage of the Half-Time Result market if you think a team will lead at the break. There's the chance to back Junior at +160, go for Cerro Porteño at +350 or take the draw at +104.

For the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this interesting contest. Both Teams to Score betting is always popular and the No option on the BTTS market is available at -132.

The best football betting sites cover Copa Libertadores games in serious depth and there are hundreds of markets. We recommend scanning through the various bets before picking out the best angle.

Full-Time Result

1

-108

X

+225

2

+320

Half-Time Result

1

+160

X

+104

2

+350

Double Chance

1X

-476

12

-333

X2

-125

Draw No Bet

1

-270

2

+180

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-108

2 Hcp +0.5

-115

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-161

Over 2.5

+123

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-108

No

-132

Those interested in Teófilo Gutiérrez to find the net anytime can get +160, with the favourite on offer to score the first goal at odds of +380.

Teófilo Gutiérrez (Junior)

First

+160

Anytime

+380

Luis Muriel (Junior)

First

+180

Anytime

+420

Carlos Bacca (Junior)

First

+250

Anytime

+575

Guillermo Paiva (Junior)

First

+270

Anytime

+650

Brayan Castrillón (Junior)

First

+300

Anytime

+700

Cristian Barrios (Junior)

First

+320

Anytime

+750

Jonathan Gabriel Torres (Cerro Porteño)

First

+350

Anytime

+800

Pablo Vegetti (Cerro Porteño)

First

+350

Anytime

+800

Cecilio Domínguez (Cerro Porteño)

First

+420

Anytime

+950

Juan Iturbe (Cerro Porteño)

First

+420

Anytime

+1000

Joel Canchimbo (Junior)

First

+430

Anytime

+1000

Jannenson Sarmiento (Junior)

First

+450

Anytime

+1100

Kevin Perez (Junior)

First

+450

Anytime

+1050

Sergio Araujo (Cerro Porteño)

First

+540

Anytime

+1300

Gabriel Aguayo (Cerro Porteño)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Yimmi Chará (Junior)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Fabricio Domínguez (Cerro Porteño)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Jhonier Guerrero (Junior)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Robert Piris da Motta (Cerro Porteño)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Harold Rivera (Junior)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Jesus David Rivas (Junior)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Fabrizio Peralta (Cerro Porteño)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Jermein Maiguel Pena (Junior)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Jean Carlos Pestaña (Junior)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Edwin Herrera (Junior)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Luis Muriel (Junior)

Over 2.5

-119

Under 2.5

-

Jonathan Gabriel Torres (Cerro Porteño)

Over 2.5

+123

Under 2.5

-

Pablo Vegetti (Cerro Porteño)

Over 2.5

+133

Under 2.5

-

Jannenson Sarmiento (Junior)

Over 1.5

+140

Under 1.5

-

Jhonier Guerrero (Junior)

Over 1.5

-119

Under 1.5

-

Gabriel Aguayo (Cerro Porteño)

Over 1.5

+143

Under 1.5

-

Sergio Araujo (Cerro Porteño)

Over 1.5

+130

Under 1.5

-

Carlos Bacca (Junior)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

-

Kevin Perez (Junior)

Over 1.5

+130

Under 1.5

-

Joel Canchimbo (Junior)

Over 1.5

-116

Under 1.5

-

Juan Iturbe (Cerro Porteño)

Over 1.5

-152

Under 1.5

-

Cecilio Domínguez (Cerro Porteño)

Over 1.5

-122

Under 1.5

-

Cristian Barrios (Junior)

Over 1.5

-112

Under 1.5

-

Brayan Castrillón (Junior)

Over 1.5

-154

Under 1.5

-

Guillermo Paiva (Junior)

Over 1.5

-156

Under 1.5

-

Yimmi Chará (Junior)

Over 0.5

-204

Under 0.5

-

Fabricio Domínguez (Cerro Porteño)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

-

Robert Piris da Motta (Cerro Porteño)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

-

Harold Rivera (Junior)

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-

Jesus David Rivas (Junior)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

-

Fabrizio Peralta (Cerro Porteño)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-

Jermein Maiguel Pena (Junior)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

-

Jean Carlos Pestaña (Junior)

Over 0.5

+114

Under 0.5

-

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

Junior Stats

Cerro Porteño Stats

Full-Time Result

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

Full-Time Result

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

Goals

• An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.50 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.40 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 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches

Junior vs Cerro Porteño Lineups & Team News

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