Sol de America vs Cerro Porteno (Predictions, Preview, Picks, Tips, Odds)

In round 18 of the Paraguayan Apertura Sol de America hosts Cerro Porteno in what promises to be a fiery affair. The hosts are the leaders of the league and it is quite a surprise. They usually end below third place so seeing them on top means they are having an extra ordinary season. With 31 points so far and 9-5-3 they are the most consistent team this season and also have the fewest  losses. Their form is goood though they lost the last away game to General Diaz 2:1. At home Sol de America has 5-2-1 and 17:12 gd making them the best home team so far. Cerro Porteno is seventh with 23 points so far. Their score is 7-2-7 which is definitely not what was expected. Playing the Copa Libertadores has made a mark on the team and in recent weeks especially Cerro is struggling. Just 2 days ago Cerro Porteno hosted Boca in the Copa and lost 1:2. In next week they have a big job to do in rematch so this match doesn`t come in the right time. The team will be tired in second half for sure but the question is what team will be lined up. 19 players were called up but with them 3-4 youngsters. The coach remains cryptic about the 11. If most of the regulars apear they will feel the effect of the last match and if most are non regulars it is again a chance for Sol de America. Cerro has lost 4 of the last 5 matches played. Sol de America doesn`t have fond memories of Cerro Porteno and visitors usually end up as winners. But again America has made great strides this season and beat Cerro 4:1 on away ground. There are factors in this match that make Sol de America a good favorite. Called for Sol de America:" Gerardo Ortiz, Mario Ovando, Claudio Garay, Cristhian Paredes, Cristian Sosa, Walter Araújo, Ignacio Miño, Aquilino Giménez, Arlando Recalde, Wildo Alonso, Leandro Caballero, Blas Díaz, Luis Amarilla, Rober Servín, Dionicio Pérez, Marcos Duré, César Villagra y Sebastián Abreu." Called for Cerro Porteno:" Antony Silva, Pablo Gavilán, Gustavo Velázquez, Arnaldo Saucedo, Leonardo Cáceres, Omar Alderete, Junior Alonso, Hugo Aquino, Fidencio Oviedo, José Ortigoza, Silvio Torales, Derlis Meza Colli, Juan Vieyra, Marcelo Estigarribia, Jonathan Fabbro, Sergio Díaz, Luis Leal, Julio Villalba y Matías Rojas".