2 de Mayo vs Cerro Porteno tips and predictions

Parity beckons as live underdogs can rally

There's not much between 2 de Mayo and Cerro Porteno in the Primera Division. The hosts are in fourth place with 21 points, compared to their opponents who are in second place on 23 points.

There's not much up for grabs in the 1X2 and the short price for Cerro Porteno makes them a horrible bet. 2 de Mayo don't look likely to get the win but they might keep the visitors honest. Building on the strong rearguard performances of both sides, a goalless stalemate is the pick but it's certainly not something to get carried away with.

These sides have impressed at the back. Looking secure at home 2 de Mayo have conceded only 2 goals in their last 5 matches, while Cerro Porteno have conceded only 1 goal in their last 3 matches.

If Cerro Porteno stamp their authority on the match they are also likely to keep it tidy in defence. It might not be a popular opinion but the No BTTS bet seems sensible.

2 de Mayo have drawn 5 of their last 12 matches on their own soil, including their most recent match when they drew 0-0 with Sp. Luqueno at home last week. Cerro Porteno have drawn 11 of their last 20 away matches. It's not the most exciting thing you'll read today and it feels like a match to keep at arm's length. The draw is the play after what will probably be a tightly contested match-up.