Palmeiras vs Cerro Porteno Preview & Prediction | 2026 Copa Libertadores | Round of 16
by Trystan Pugh ·
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This round of 16 first-leg fixture sees Palmeiras and Cerro Porteno meet for the third time in the 2026 Copa Libertadores.
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How to watch on TV: UK – Not televised / USA – Not televised
How to watch online: UK – Cannot be streamed / USA – Fubo
Palmeiras vs Cerro Porteno prediction
In a quirk of the draw, Palmeiras and Cerro Porteno face off in the round of 16 despite the fact they were both paired together in Group F,
Indeed, it was Paraguayan heavyweights Cerro Porteno who topped that particular section; they took four points off Palmeiras, including a memorable 1-0 win in Brazil in May.
Palmeiras, three-time winners of the competition, will no doubt be out for revenge here and will field a full-strength side in order to take an advantage into the second leg. However, Cerro Porteno are no pushovers and will make life difficult for the Brazilians. Under 2.5 goals is worth a look in this one.
Palmeiras vs Cerro Porteno tip: Under 2.5 goals
