Cerro Porteño host Brazilian team Palmeiras on Wednesday in the second leg of their 2026 Copa Libertadores tie at Estadio La Nueva Olla.
The Paraguayan side enter the decisive match following a dramatic first leg draw in Brazil, leaving the elimination tie balanced as they aim to knock out the reigning tournament runners-up in front of their home supporters.
The two South American clubs met earlier in the competition during the group stage before being paired together in the knockout round.
Cerro Porteño play their home matches at Estadio La Nueva Olla in the capital city of Asunción, a venue capable of hosting nearly 45,000 fans. The Copa Libertadores is South America's premier international club football tournament, organized by continental governing body CONMEBOL.
Match kickoff times and television broadcast
The match kicks off at 5:00 p.m. Peru time on Wednesday, August 19. Television broadcast across the region is provided by ESPN, with digital streaming available online through Disney+ Premium.
In local time zones, kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. in Paraguay, Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay. Fans in Bolivia, Chile, and Venezuela can watch from 6:00 p.m., while coverage begins at 5:00 p.m. in Colombia, Ecuador, and the United States eastern time zone, including Miami, New York, and Washington D.C. In Costa Rica and Mexico, the game starts at 4:00 p.m., while viewers in Spain can follow from midnight local time on Thursday.
Live minute-by-minute text coverage, goal video updates, and key match incidents will also be published online by La República Deportes.
Betting odds and match predictions
Despite playing away from home, Palmeiras are listed as clear favorites by major sportsbooks ahead of the second leg.
Betsson offers odds of 4.90 for a Cerro Porteño victory, 3.30 for a draw, and 1.75 for a Palmeiras win. Betano lists Cerro Porteño at 5.00, a draw at 3.55, and Palmeiras at 1.83. Meanwhile, Bet365 puts Cerro Porteño at 4.75, a draw at 3.50, and Palmeiras at 1.75.
1XBet sets odds at 4.94 for Cerro Porteño, 3.34 for a draw, and 1.85 for Palmeiras. Caliente prices a home win at 4.80, a draw at 3.50, and an away win at 1.84, while Doradobet offers 4.75 for Cerro Porteño, 3.60 for a draw, and 1.78 for Palmeiras.
