Sp. Luqueno vs 2 de Mayo Prediction & Betting Tips (12 September)

Still 4th in the opening phase of the local championship, Luqueno was however unable to stand up to the teams in his group in the Copa Sudamericana, finishing last with one point collected in 6 days. And it's not a joy either for the closing phase of the championship, since 9 points were collected in as many matches, including two defeats against Sportivo Trinidense 3-2 and Ameliano 3-1 and a draw against Libertad 1 -1 during the last 3 days to date. Small positive point, this qualification for the 1/8 finals in the Paraguayan Cup last week against Salto del Guaira 1-3, a modest lower division team. 2 from Mayo did not finish far from his opponent of the day during the opening phase.

Indeed, the team finished 6th with 31 points, 4 less than Luqueno. But it started much better for them during the closing phase, with 6 matches without losing for the first 6 days, but the last 3 days more complicated: 2-0 defeat against Libertad, 1-1 draw against Ameliano and defeat 2 -1 against Olimpia Asuncion. We will still note a second place in the away ranking, when Luqueno is only 6th at home. 

As for Luqueno, we will not be able to count on scorer Jorge Benitez (6 goals this season) who received a red card on the last day. Same goes for experienced midfielder Mendoza. On the other hand, Marcelo Ferreira will act as interim in the absence of his counterpart, he who has already delivered 5 assists and scored 3 times this season. Behind, Rodi Ferreira is one of the team's most valuable players (3 goals, 3 assists this season), just like midfielder Ruben Dario Rios, surely the key player of the 11. Pablo Aguilar and Jorge Mendoza, 35 and 37 years old, are the captains and bring all their experience.

 Absent for 2 matches due to suspension, the young Jesus Llano (2 goals) will make his return. Although less used recently, his colleague in midfield Wilson Ayala (9 goals, 3 assists) could have playing time, as could striker Ruiz Diaz, author of 2 goals in this closing phase. Having come to Europe around ten years ago before playing in the best club in Paraguay (Libertad), the experienced goalkeeper Servin will be present, as will the other experienced man Javier Dominguez, captain of this team.