Cerro Porteno vs Atl. Tembetary Prediction & Betting Tips (18 September)

Cerro Porteño return to Estadio General Pablo Rojas with momentum and swagger, having recently dismantled Guaraní 4-3 in a thriller that reaffirmed their attacking credentials. Under the guidance of Diego Martínez, the Azulgrana have found rhythm in the Clausura, with Cecilio Domínguez pulling strings in midfield and Alexis Martín Arias anchoring the defense. Their home form has been formidable—unbeaten in their last four outings—and they average over 11 shots per game, a testament to their aggressive style. With the crowd behind them and a title push in sight, Cerro are expected to dictate the tempo and dominate possession.

Atlético Tembetary, meanwhile, arrive in Asunción with a point to prove and a defense to patch. Arturo Villasanti’s side has endured a rough stretch, conceding 19 goals in their last 10 matches and collecting a league-high 14 yellow cards in just five games. Veteran Rodrigo Rojas remains a bright spot, offering grit and leadership in midfield, but the team’s recent 1-5 loss to Sportivo Luqueño underscores their vulnerability. Goalkeeper J. Chena will need to be at his sharpest to withstand the barrage likely to come from Cerro’s high-octane offense.

The last time these two sides met, Cerro edged out a narrow 1-0 win, relying on clinical finishing and superior passing accuracy. This time, the stakes are higher and the margins thinner. Cerro’s recent scoring spree—nine goals in five matches—suggests they’ll find the net more than once, but Tembetary’s pressing game and occasional flashes of counter-attacking threat could yield a goal of their own. Expect a match shaped by midfield duels and late drama, with both teams prone to defensive lapses in the final quarter.

In the end, the prediction leans toward a 2-1 victory for Cerro Porteño. Their firepower, tactical discipline, and home advantage should be enough to overcome Tembetary’s spirited resistance. While the visitors may snatch a goal through set pieces or a moment of brilliance from Rojas, Cerro’s depth and form make them the likelier victors. It won’t be a walkover, but it will be a statement—one that keeps Cerro firmly in the title conversation.