12 de Octubre vs General Caballero JLM Prediction: Can the Home Side Cause an Upset?

In the upcoming fixture of the Paraguayan Primera Division, Clausura Matchday 21, 12 de Octubre will take on General Caballero JLM at the Estadio Juan Canuto Pettengill in Itauguá. According to the table standings, General Caballero JLM stands 7th with 7 wins and 24 points from 20 games played. Whereas 12 de Octubre stands 12th with just 3 wins and 11 points in the contest so far. The last time these two sides played, General Caballero and 12 de Octubre played, General Caballero JLM won 2-1.

Going in the game, 12 de Octubre is coming off a defeat against Olimpia (3-1) and a win previously against Sportivo Ameliano (4-0). The comprehensive win against Sportivo Ameliano was due to the energetic effort of David Mendieta, Luis Martinez, Carlos Silva, and Nelson Sanabria. With a goal scoring average of 1.6 goals per game, 12 de Octubre can certainly upset General Cabllero JLM. Though 12 de Octubre hasn’t stayed consistent in the contest, they have the ability and bench strength to upset General Caballero JLM.

Going in the game, General Caballero JLM has won three and lost two games from its last five played. After losing two back to back games against Cerro Porteno (2-1) and Olimpia (2-1), General Caballero managed to upset Resistencia (1-0). With 8 goals scored in the last 5 games played, General Caballero JLM averages 1.6 goals per game. Much will depend on the likes of Juan Jose Heinze, the only scorer from the previous game. 

For the upcoming contest, the home side will be the favorite to win and score one or more goals. The game total is expected to be over 2.5 goals and both sides to at least score a goal or more. The side managing to score in the first half will win.

• General Caballero JLM to Win for 1.955
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 1.8
• Total Over 2.5 for 1.99