Athletico Paranaense vs Criciuma prediction, odds & betting tips – 14/06/2024

Athletico Paranaense will be aiming to continue their solid start to the new Serie A season in Brazil when they host Criciuma at the Ligga Arena on Friday, 14 June.

Cuca’s Athletico Paranaense have a perfect home record in the league to protect when they take on Criciuma this week. View our Brazilian Serie A betting tips for the game below.

Athletico Paranaense vs Criciuma prediction: Home advantage key

Key Stats

• Athletico Paranaense have won each of their first three home games of the new Serie A campaign.
• Athletico Paranaense kept a clean sheet in each of their first three home assignments of the new campaign
• Criciuma have lost each of their last four fixtures in all competitions.
• Athletico Paranaense were winning at half time in three of their last four home contests.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Hosts priced as favourites

• HOME: 9/10 (1.90) – 52.6%
• DRAW: 31/20 (2.55) – 39.2%
• AWAY: 6/1 (7.00) – 14.3%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Athletico Paranaense have collected 13 points from their first seven fixtures of the new Serie A campaign and though they lost 1-0 at Fortaleza on the road last time out, their perfect form at home has pushed the bookies to make them 9/10 favourites this week.

Criciuma meanwhile, are averaging just one point per game so far and though they have yet to lose on the road, they have only a 14.3% chance of upsetting the odds this week. You can find more of our top predictions over on our betting tips page.

Last five H2Hs: First competitive meeting since 2016

Athletico Paranaense and Criciuma briefly crossed paths in a friendly encounter in February 2022, though they haven’t contested a competitive fixture since 2016.

Brazil Serie A 26/05/24

Athletico Paranaense

0

Criciuma

0

Brazil Primeira Liga 24/02/16

Athletico Paranaense

1

Criciuma

0

Brazil Serie A 22/10/14

Criciuma

0

Athletico Paranaense

1

Brazil Serie A 20/07/14

Athletico Paranaense

2

Criciuma

0

Athletico Paranaense preview: Keeper Bento a big miss

First-choice keeper Bento, Agustin Canobbio and Lucas Esquivel are all away on international duty and won't be involved this week. Athletico Paranaense lost for only the second time so far this season when they were narrowly beaten by Fortaleza (1-0) last time out.

Predicted lineup: Linck (GK), Madson, Rocha, Heleno, Fernandinho, Felipinho, Nikao, Erick, Christian, Zapelli, Pablo

Copa do Brasil 12/09/24

D

Vasco da Gama

1

Athletico Paranaense

2

Brazil Serie A 01/09/24

L

Palmeiras

2

Athletico Paranaense

0

Copa do Brasil 29/08/24

L

Vasco da Gama

2

Athletico Paranaense

1

Brazil Serie A 27/08/24

L

Vasco da Gama

2

Athletico Paranaense

1

Copa Sudamericana 22/08/24

W

Belgrano

0

Athletico Paranaense

2

Criciuma preview: Angel on international duty

Wilker Angel is away on international duty while fellow defender Miguel Trauco is suspended and will miss out. Fellipe Mateus and Felipe Vizeu meanwhile, are both injured and are out of contention. Criciuma were hammed 5-2 by Cuiba in their last outing.

Predicted lineup: Gustava (GK), Claudinho, Rodrigo, Figueiredo, Hermes, Matheusinho, Meritao, Barreto, Gabriel, Eder, Bolasie

Brazil Serie A 31/08/24

L

Cuiaba

2

Criciuma

1

Brazil Serie A 28/08/24

W

Bragantino

0

Criciuma

1

Brazil Serie A 25/08/24

L

Gremio

1

Criciuma

0

Brazil Serie A 18/08/24

D

Vasco da Gama

2

Criciuma

2

Brazil Serie A 10/08/24

L

Fortaleza

1

Criciuma

0

Player to watch – Fernandinho

Veteran midfielder Fernandinho brings a wealth of experience to the Athletico Paranaense midfield and the 39-year-old, who was a five-time Premier League champion with Manchester City, still patrols the middle with authority despite his advancing years.

Fernandinho to pull the strings

Booked three times in his last four appearances in Serie A, Fernandinho has lost none of the competitive edge he regularly showcased during his time in England, while the anchorman’s passing range and intelligence in possession also allow him to set the tempo for Athletico PR in Brazil’s top tier.