Raphael Durand
Dailysports's expert
One of the clashes of Matchday 5 in the Copa Libertadores group stage will take place on Thursday at the Estádio do Morumbi, where the local side São Paulo will host Libertad. I suggest a bet on the outcome of this encounter, which offers a promising chance for success.
Match preview
São Paulo continues to display confident performances on the continental stage, despite facing difficulties in their domestic league. Under the guidance of Luis Zubeldía, the team has been in top form in this edition of the Copa Libertadores: they remain unbeaten after four matches and confidently sit atop their group.
During this stretch, the Brazilians have secured three wins and drawn just once, showcasing an impressive defensive solidity — only two goals conceded. Despite their struggles in the Brazilian league, where São Paulo have won just one of their first eight games and sit in 16th place, the Copa Libertadores has become a breath of fresh air for the team.
Libertad approaches the upcoming match with mixed results both domestically and internationally. In the Paraguayan league, the team still leads, holding a four-point advantage over Guaraní, but they have failed to win any of their last five domestic matches (three draws and two defeats).
Nevertheless, their Copa Libertadores campaign inspires optimism: Sergio Daniel Aquino's men have a solid chance of advancing to the next round, having collected seven points from four matches. However, their lack of attacking firepower remains an issue — just three goals scored in the tournament. Libertad opened with two wins over Alianza Lima and Talleres Córdoba, but then fell to São Paulo and drew away to Talleres Córdoba.
Probable lineups
- São Paulo: Rafael – Ferraresi, Tressoldi, Franco, Wendell – Marcos Antonio, Alisson, Cedric, Matheus – Andrezinho, Ferreira
- Libertad: Morinigo A. M. – Ramirez, Viera, Jimenez, Espinoza – Sanabria, Campuzano, Melgarejo, Franco – Martinez, Aguilar
Match facts and head-to-head
- In the first leg, São Paulo defeated Libertad 2-0
- The "Both teams to score" bet has never won in the three meetings between these teams
- In Libertad's last five matches, the "Both teams to score" bet did not win
Prediction
Facing the undefeated São Paulo will be a serious test for the Paraguayan side. Libertad’s current form is a concern for their fans. Bookmakers are also backing São Paulo, and it’s hard to disagree. Our pick: São Paulo to win at odds of 1.65.
