Club Olimpia defeated Club Nacional 2-1 in their Round 4 Apertura match of the Paraguayan Primera División on February 9, 2026.
Match Overview
The match, held at the Estadio Arsenio Erico in Asunción, saw Olimpia end Nacional’s perfect start to the season. Prior to this encounter, Nacional held the top spot in the standings with three wins from three games.Â
Key Events
While specific goal-scorer details for the 2026 fixture were not fully detailed in the live reports, historical patterns and recent form updates indicated:
- Olimpia’s Performance: Olimpia entered the game in 4th place and moved to the top of the league table following the victory.
- Nacional’s Setback:Â This was Nacional’s first loss of the Apertura campaign, dropping them to 2nd place.
- Match Officials: The game was officiated by referee B. Romero.Â
League Standings (Post-Match)
| Position | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Club Olimpia | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| 2 | Club Nacional | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| 3 | Recoleta FC | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| 4 | Cerro Porteño | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
Betting Review
Betting Market Performance
- Match Result (1X2): Olimpia was a slight favorite or near-even with Nacional in most markets. Closing odds for an Olimpia away win hovered around 2.31 to 2.40, rewarding those who backed the visitors to break Nacional’s winning streak.
- Total Goals (Over/Under 2.5): The match finished with 3 goals, successfully hitting the Over 2.5 line. This was notable as Nacional had previously kept a clean sheet in their last 8 league matches.
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): The Yes selection was a winning bet, as both sides found the back of the net.
- Pre-Match Expectations: Despite Nacional’s perfect start, tipsters were cautious, with some predicting a draw at odds of 3.08 due to the historically competitive nature of this fixture.Â
Key Betting Odds (Averages)
| Market | Selection | Closing Odds (Approx.) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Time Result | Club Olimpia | 2.35 | Win |
| Total Goals | Over 2.5 | 2.10 | Win |
| BTTS | Yes | 1.85 | Win |
| Double Chance | Nacional or Draw | 1.55 | Loss |
Historical Context & Trends
Entering the game, Nacional was the league leader (1st) while Olimpia held 4th place. The result continued a trend where Olimpia has historically performed well in high-stakes Asunción derbies, having scored at least 3 goals in several preceding matches leading into this fixture. The officiating by Blas Romero, who averaged nearly 5 yellow cards per game, also maintained the high intensity expected in this rivalry.