The Matchday 2 clash in the group stage of the 2025 Copa Libertadores between Olimpia Asuncion (Paraguay) and Velez Sarsfield (Argentina) in Group H will take place on April 10 at the Defensores del Chaco Stadium. Olimpia Asuncion vs. Velez Sarsfield: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Predicted lineups for Olimpia Asuncion vs. Velez Sarsfield
Olimpia Asuncion (4-4-2): Alfredo Aguilar – Sergio Otalvaro, Antolin Alcaraz, Richard Ortiz, Ivan Torres – Alejandro Silva, Rodrigo Rojas, Richard Sanchez, Nestor Camacho – Roque Santa Cruz, Brian Montenegro.
Velez Sarsfield (4-3-3): Lucas Hoyos – Tomas Guidara, Lautaro Giannetti, Luis Abram, Francisco Ortega – Pablo Galdames, Federico Mancuello, Ricardo Centurion – Agustin Bouzat, Lucas Janson, Juan Martin Lucero.
Olimpia Asuncion
In their last outing, Olimpia Asuncion secured a 2-1 victory on the road against Club Libertad in the Paraguayan Primera Division. This win marked their third consecutive victory in all competitions, showcasing their strong form. Currently, Olimpia sits second in the domestic league standings, trailing the leaders by just two points. The team has been particularly effective at home, where they have not lost in their last five matches across all competitions, winning four and drawing one.
- Olimpia has not conceded more than one goal in 90 minutes in their last six home matches in all competitions.
- The team has scored at least twice in four of their last five home games.
- Olimpia has kept a clean sheet in three of their last five home matches.
Velez Sarsfield
Velez Sarsfield comes into this match following a 1-1 draw at home against Rosario Central in the Argentine Primera Division. The team has struggled to find consistency, winning just once in their last four matches across all competitions. Velez currently occupies mid-table in the domestic league, with their away form being a particular concern, as they have not won in their last three away matches, losing two and drawing one.
- Velez has failed to score more than one goal in 90 minutes in their last four away matches.
- The team has conceded at least once in each of their last five away games.
- Velez has not kept a clean sheet in their last seven away matches in all competitions.
Olimpia Asuncion vs. Velez Sarsfield: Match Prediction
Given Olimpia's strong home form and Velez's struggles on the road, the Paraguayan side is expected to have the upper hand in this encounter. Olimpia's defensive solidity at home, coupled with their attacking prowess, makes them favorites to secure a positive result. Meanwhile, Velez will need to improve their away performances significantly to challenge Olimpia in this fixture.
Considering all factors, my prediction: Total under 2.5 goals
