Fortaleza vs. Cerro Porteno

CONMEBOL Libertadores action from Brazil sets the stage for another close contest. Cerro Porteno is off to a strong start in Paraguay's Division Professional, in fourth place outscoring opponents 8-5 through six matches. It's a defensive-oriented squad as their four ties lead the league. Last year, they were the best defensive team in the league (26 goals allowed in 44 matches). Cerro Porteno brings that defense with them away from home on a 7-0-3 run on the road. That includes four 1-0 victories along with DRAWS at Nacional Asunción (0-0), Libertad (0-0), and Olimpia (2-2). Fortaleza comes off an eighth-place finish in the 20-team Brazillian Serie A League last year outscoring opponents 46-39 in 38 matches. That defense was tied for fifth. Fortaleza has tied two of its last three CONMEBOL Libertadores home games versus River Plate (1-1) and Estudiantes (1-1), which is where this wagering value lies. Play Fortaleza/Cerro Porteno to DRAW.