# | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS |
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3 |
Nacional Asuncion
|
16 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 21 | 14 | +7 | 27 |
9 |
Sportivo Luqueno
|
17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 19 | 26 | -7 | 19 |
Nacional Asunción has been displaying exceptionally stable and productive performances at their home stadium. In the current tournament, the team remains undefeated in seven home matches: 5 wins and 2 draws. In their last three home games, the team scored 8 goals, securing convincing victories over Libertad (3:1) and Olimpia (4:1). Despite an away defeat to Club Guaraní (0:2), the team's overall form looks solid, particularly in attack. Their current run of three wins in the last five rounds underscores their confidence.
The statistics confirm Nacional's dominance at home. The team boasts the best goals per game ratio (2.0) and the best defensive record (0.57 goals conceded per game) among all league teams when playing at home. With 14 goals scored and only 4 conceded, their +10 goal difference is the absolute best. In the last three home matches, Nacional has consistently scored three or more goals, indicating a well-oiled attacking scheme.
Sportivo Luqueño is in a state of deep crisis. The team is on a five-match losing streak in the championship, and in four of those matches, they conceded three or more goals. In these five defeats, the aggregate score of 4:14 speaks volumes about systemic issues in both defense and attack. Their away record is more modest: 2 wins, 1 draw, and 4 losses with a goal difference of 6:12. In their last two away games, the team conceded 8 goals, pointing to a catastrophic instability in their defensive structure.
Tactically, Nacional will rely on intense pressing and quick attacks down the flanks, leveraging their home invincibility. Their high conversion rate of chances in recent rounds allows them to dictate the play. Sportivo Luqueño, mired in a losing streak, will be forced to defend, but their defensive lines show a severe lack of cohesion. Losing the midfield battle and making errors when playing out from the back lead to a high number of conceded goals. The visitors will find it extremely difficult to withstand the hosts' coordinated pressure.
Head-to-head records show that Nacional holds a psychological advantage at home. In their last meeting at their home ground in May 2025, they thrashed Sportivo Luqueño with a 4:0 scoreline. Although they lost 1:2 away in July, the current form of the two teams is drastically different. Given Nacional's perfect home record and Sportivo Luqueño's five-match losing streak, the hosts are the undisputed favorites.
Match outcome recommendation: Nacional Asunción to Win. Predicted score: 3:0. This is based on the hosts' powerful attack, reliable defense, and the profound crisis of the visiting team, which is conceding an average of 2.8 goals per game during their losing streak.