Olimpia (Paraguay) – Patronato (Argentina)

Olimpia had to settle for a 1-1 away draw at Peru’s Melgar FBC despite having taken the first lead in their debut in group F action. The team also succumbed to a worrying 1-0 home defeat to Nacional Asuncion last Saturday, a result that puts coach Diego Aguirre’s job in danger at the moment. El Decano are fourth-placed in the Paraguayan Torneo Apertura on 19 points after 13 rounds, trailing leaders Libertad by 13, which seems unacceptable for their fans. In fact, the side won only one of their last six matches in all competitions, drawing two and losing three, streak that includes two home defeats in a row.

Meanwhile, Patronato made a more than worthy debut in international competitions two weeks ago, even leading for over 70 minutes, but they ended up losing to Colombia’s Atletico Nacional 2-1 playing as hosts at Colon. When it comes to domestic action, they also are facing trouble: El Patron drew 1-1 at home against Estudiantes Rio Cuarto last Friday, which places them in 17th spot of the second-division group B on 11 points in ten matches, just three above Deportivo Moron and San Telmo, who are threatened by relegation. Patronato registered one victory, three draws and one loss on the road in 2023.

Even if Olimpia are not in their best form, they will be playing here a 2nd division team that barely cares about this competition and anything but a home win will be a huge surprise.

BET: Olimpia -1 @ 1.79