Deportivo Paraguayo - Central Ballester prediction 20 July 2026

Deportivo Paraguayo vs Central Ballester prediction: Central Ballester is the slight favorite to win this Primera C Metropolitana clash on Jul 20, 2026, at 18:00. The match takes place at the home ground of Deportivo Paraguayo. Both teams are outside the top 12 in the league standings, making this a vital encounter to move up the table. Based on the odds and recent form, Central Ballester has a 35% chance of winning, while Deportivo Paraguayo has a 33% chance and the draw stands at 32%.

Team Form

Deportivo Paraguayo's recent form has been poor, with no wins in their last five matches (three draws, two losses). They have failed to score in all five outings. On Jul 11, they lost 0-1 at home to Berazategui. On Jul 5, they drew 0-0 away at Victoriano Arenas. On Jun 27, they lost 0-2 at home to CSR Espanol. On Jun 13, they drew 0-0 at home to Justo Jose Urquiza. On Jun 6, they drew 0-0 away at Club Mercedes.

Central Ballester's form is mixed: two wins and three losses in their last five. On Jul 12, they beat General Lamadrid 3-0 at home. On Jul 4, they won 1-0 away at Leones de Rosario. On Jun 30, they lost 0-2 at home to CA Atlas. On Jun 14, they lost 0-1 at home to Canuelas. On Jun 7, they lost 0-4 away at CSCyD Muniz.

Head-to-Head Record

The last four meetings between these teams have been evenly matched, with one win each and two draws. On Mar 21, 2026, Deportivo Paraguayo won 1-0 away at Central Ballester. On Aug 2, 2025, they drew 1-1 at Deportivo Paraguayo. On Apr 22, 2025, Central Ballester won 3-1 at home. On Oct 13, 2018, they drew 1-1 at Central Ballester. Notably, three of the four matches had under 2.5 goals, indicating a trend for tight, low-scoring encounters.

League Table Positions

Neither team appears in the top 12 of the Primera C Metropolitana standings, indicating both are in the lower half of the table. The available data does not provide exact positions, but the league table shows a competitive mid-to-lower section.

Win Probability: Deportivo Paraguayo or Central Ballester?

After analyzing the odds, form, head-to-head record, and home advantage, we calculate the win probabilities as follows: Deportivo Paraguayo 33%, draw 32%, Central Ballester 35%. The probabilities are based on the bookmaker odds (home 2.25, draw 2.35, away 2.14), which imply a very close contest. Adjusting for Deportivo Paraguayo's poor scoring form and Central Ballester's slightly better recent results, we give a marginal edge to the away side. Therefore, Central Ballester is the more likely winner, but a draw is also a strong possibility.

Odds & Match Prediction

Bookmakers offer odds of 2.25 for a Deportivo Paraguayo win, 2.35 for a draw, and 2.14 for a Central Ballester victory. These odds reflect the tight nature of the match. Our prediction: based on the stats, Central Ballester has a slight edge, but the match is too close to call with high confidence. A low-scoring draw could be on the cards given Deportivo Paraguayo's goal drought. The under 2.5 goals market might also be worth considering.