Clausura - 22 · 29 November 2026, 21:00 UTC

Rubio NU vs Cerro Porteno Division Profesional - Clausura prediction

Our model says: Rubio NU 1–2 Cerro Porteno

The model makes it 29% Rubio NU, 26% draw, 45% Cerro Porteno — fair odds of 3.45, 3.85 and 2.22.

Most likely scoreline: 1-2.

Expected goals: Rubio NU 1.28, Cerro Porteno 1.70.

Both teams to score: 60%. Over 2.5 goals: 57%, under 2.5: 43%.

Model confidence: Medium — calls at this level have come off 46% of the time, over 2,958 settled matches.

Edge to Cerro Porteno: the better side on the model's ratings, but not by much. In past matches rated this way the favourite won 54%, 26% were drawn and the underdog won 21%.

Published

Source: Fulltime Stats' own Dixon-Coles model, as of 15 November 2026. Rubio NU's rating is built from 19 Paraguayan Primera División Clausura matches and Cerro Porteno's from 41, over this season and last, recent ones weighted most.

Key facts

  • Rubio NU are 10th on 17 points from 19 games; Cerro Porteno are 7th on 28 points from 19 games — Division Profesional - Clausura.
  • Rubio NU have won 1 of their last 5 games, most recently a 2-2 draw away to Club Sp. San Lorenzo.
  • Cerro Porteno have won 2 of their last 5 games, most recently a 1-1 draw at home to Deportivo Recoleta.
  • Last 6 meetings: Cerro Porteno 4 wins to 2, 0 draws; the most recent, 30 September 2026, ended Cerro Porteno 2–1 Rubio NU.

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Live win probability

From kick-off

From kick-off, the split above updates here every few seconds as the model re-reads the score, the clock and any red cards.

Model insights: Rubio NU vs Cerro Porteno

60%
Both teams to score
57%
Over 2.5 goals
43%
Under 2.5 goals

Most likely scorelines

Rubio NU win Draw Cerro Porteno win
  1. 1–112%
  2. 1–29%
  3. 0–18%
  4. 0–27%
  5. 2–17%
  6. 2–26%
  7. 1–06%

Scores read Rubio NU first; the other scorelines share the remaining 45%. How to read this.

Has the model earned this number?

Cerro Porteno at 45%: of 2,957 settled 40–50% forecasts, 46.1% came in (average 43.9%). It can be read literally. The full record.

Form going into Rubio NU vs Cerro Porteno

Rubio NU

Division Profesional - Clausura

  • D2-2away to Club Sp. San Lorenzo9 November 2026
  • L0-5Sportivo Luqueno5 November 2026
  • W4-2away to Sportivo Trinidense30 October 2026
  • L0-2Club Guarani23 October 2026
  • L0-1away to Deportivo Recoleta16 October 2026

Cerro Porteno

Division Profesional - Clausura

  • D1-1Deportivo Recoleta8 November 2026
  • W1-0away to Libertad Asuncion4 November 2026
  • L0-2Olimpia1 November 2026
  • W3-1away to Club Sp. San Lorenzo25 October 2026
  • D2-2Sportivo Ameliano18 October 2026

What these results say

Up to 5 matches before kick-off, most recent first; context, not the model's input. How to read this.

Division Profesional - Clausura table

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPts
10Rubio NU1945102136-1517
7Cerro Porteno198472520+528

Where the two sides stand. Full table

Head-to-head: Rubio NU vs Cerro Porteno

  • 30 September 2026Cerro Porteno 2–1 Rubio NUCopa Paraguay
  • 19 September 2026Cerro Porteno 1–0 Rubio NUDivision Profesional - Clausura
  • 24 May 2026Cerro Porteno 2–0 Rubio NUDivision Profesional - Apertura
  • 18 March 2026Rubio NU 2–0 Cerro PortenoDivision Profesional - Apertura
  • 3 August 2022Rubio NU 1–0 Cerro PortenoCopa Paraguay
  • 18 November 2017Rubio NU 0–3 Cerro PortenoDivision Profesional - Clausura

Leading scorers: Rubio NU and Cerro Porteno

Rubio NU

GoalsAssists

  • R. Ruiz Díaz43

Cerro Porteno

GoalsAssists

  • P. Vegetti80
  • J. Morel50
  • D. Rodríguez45

Top 3 by league goals this season; player availability is not in the model. How to read this.

Statistical estimate, not betting advice This prediction is generated from a statistical model for entertainment and informational purposes only. It does not guarantee any outcome and should not be used as the basis for placing a bet.

Team comparison

Rubio NU Cerro Porteno
0.6 Attack strength (vs league average) 0.66
2.14 Defence strength (vs league average, lower = stronger) 1.31
1.28 Model expected goals (this match) 1.70

Each side's share of the two-team total. How to read this.

Why the model favours this side

The model gives Cerro Porteno the highest probability at 45%, based on each side's rolling attack and defence ratings estimated from recent match data. The model projects 1.28 expected goals for Rubio NU against 1.70 for Cerro Porteno. Rubio NU's attack/defence rating is 0.6/2.14 versus the league average (1.00 = average), compared with 0.66/1.31 for Cerro Porteno.

How the model reaches 45% for Cerro Porteno to win

Start from two average sides on neutral ground: 36% for Cerro Porteno to win. Then home advantage takes away 7 points, Rubio NU's ratings add 8 points and Cerro Porteno's ratings add 8 points, which lands on the published 45%.

  1. Two average sides, neutral ground36%
  2. Home advantage29%−7
  3. Rubio NU's ratings37%+8
  4. Cerro Porteno's ratings45%+8

Each step adds one input to the step before. How to read this.

Season stats

Rubio NUCerro Porteno
19Matches19
4W 5D 10LRecord8W 4D 7L
21 1.1 per gameGoals scored25 1.3 per game
36 1.9 per gameGoals conceded20 1.1 per game
2 of 19Clean sheets6 of 19
9 of 19Failed to score3 of 19
3 of 5Penalties scored1 of 5
45 2.4 per gameYellow cards26 1.4 per game
5Red cards1
4-2-3-1 8×Usual shape4-1-4-1 8×

Rubio NU at home · Cerro Porteno away

9Played9
1W 4D 4LRecord4W 1D 4L
7–15Goals for – against14–10
2 of 9Clean sheets2 of 9

League matches only, Division Profesional - Clausura, this season; per game, from API-Football. How to read this.

Goals scored and conceded, by minute

All Division Profesional - Clausura matches this season: Rubio NU 19, Cerro Porteno 19.

Rubio NU scored 235533
Cerro Porteno conceded 322643
Cerro Porteno scored 728142
Rubio NU conceded 257579

Cerro Porteno score most often in the 31–45 minute window (8 goals); Rubio NU have let in 7 there.

League goals by 15-minute window, from API-Football. Context, not a prediction. How to read this.