Sportivo Ameliano vs Resistencia FC Prediction: Can Sportivo Continue its Home Run in 2023 Season?

In the upcoming fixture of the Paraguayan Primera Division, Matchday 3, Sportivo Ameliano will take on Resistencia at the Estadio Martín Torres in Asunción. At the moment Sportivo Ameliano is looking positive to convert draws into wins, whereas Resistencia are at the bottom of the points table standings. The Paraguayan Primera Division is expected to get more interesting as the matchdays complete and teams orchestrate progress. Sportivo Ameliano and Resistencia last played each other in October 2022, where Sportivo won (3-2). Though Resistencia leads the head to head win count (4-2), Sportivo will be the favorite to win in the upcoming scheduled fixture. Continue reading to get an understanding of their head-to-head performances and interesting statistics. 

Going in the matchup, Sportivo Ameliano is coming off a draw against FC Guarani (2-2), in which Elvio Vera and Segio Bareiro scored goals. Though Sportivo Ameliano was pushed on the back foot, it still managed to score the equalizer in the 77th minute of play. For the upcoming matchup against Resistencia, Sportivo will be missing Franco Ortellado due to red carp suspension. For the upcoming home game Sportivo Ameliano will be quite confident, as they have managed to stay successful in three consecutive home fixtures. Moreover, the goal average has also been recorded over 2.5 goals, with Sportivo scoring at least 2 goals. With 7 goals in six games against Resistencia, Sportivo averages 1.17 goals per game. Hence, the home side is likely to score a goal or two in the upcoming home game.

Resistencia FC hasn’t started the Paraguayan Primera Division as it would have wanted. With defeats against General Caballero JLM (2-0) and Libertad (0-2), Resistencia is likely to be under pressure. Though the head-to-head win advantage gives Resistencia a phycological edge over Sportivo, Sportivo is likely to maximize its home conditions. To add more problems to Resistencia’s poor continued form in 2023, it hasn’t won a single away fixture in the last 5 games played. Considering the robust goal scoring average against Sportivo, 2.17 goals per game, Resistencia will be backing itself to attack the woodwork, scoring a goal or two. 

Going in the contes, Sportivo Ameliano will have a certain home advantage. Odds from bookmakers also indicate Sportivo as favorite. Hence, I am predicting another home win for Sportivo Ameliano, however, Resistencia is likely to struggle. The game total is expected to be over 2.5 goals and both sides to score. Moreover, the final scoreline is likely to be 2-1.

• Sportivo Ameliano to Win for 1.77
• Total Over 2.5 for 1.92
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 1.83