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Athletico Paranaense - Cruzeiro
Brazil Serie A - Arena da Baixada
* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change
Athletico Paranaense and Cruzeiro clash at the Ligga Arena in Brazil’s Serie A on Saturday, July 29th. Can away day specialists Cruzeiro upset the odds to pick up points at Athletico Paranaense this weekend? Read our Brazilian Serie A predictions and betting tips along with the latest odds for the fixture below in our detailed match preview.
Today's Predictions for Athletico Paranaense vs Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro can close to within just one point of Athletico Paranaense with a victory over their hosts on Saturday. Read our top Athletico Paranaense vs Cruzeiro predictions for this weekend’s fixture below.
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Cruzeiro Double Chance
- Cruzeiro have gone six games on the road in Serie A without tasting defeat.
- Cruzeiro have lost just one away game overall in the top tier this term.
- Only two clubs in Serie A have collected more away points than Cruzeiro this season.
- Athletico Paranaense have dropped points in five of their last seven matches in the league.
Both Teams to Score
- Athletico PR have scored in 100% of their home fixtures in Serie A this season.
- Cruzeiro have scored in all but one of their seven matches on their travels in the division this term.
- Two of Cruzeiro’s last four games on the road in the league featured goals at both ends.
Top Betting Odds and Stats for Athletico Paranaense vs Cruzeiro
Check out our list of key stats for Saturday’s match featuring Athletico Paranaense – Cruzeiro below alongside a tool to help you choose the best odds.
Head to Head
07/11/19
Brazil Serie A BSA
Athletico Paranaense
Cruzeiro
0
0
27/07/19
Brazil Serie A BSA
Cruzeiro
Athletico Paranaense
0
2
10/11/18
Brazil Serie A BSA
Athletico Paranaense
Cruzeiro
2
0
22/07/18
Brazil Serie A BSA
Cruzeiro
Athletico Paranaense
2
1
17/07/18
Copa do Brasil CDB
Cruzeiro
Athletico Paranaense
1
1
Last Five - Athletico Paranaense
21/09/23
Brazil Serie A BSA
Internacional
Athletico Paranaense
1
2
W
14/09/23
Brazil Serie A BSA
Flamengo
Athletico Paranaense
0
3
W
02/09/23
Brazil Serie A BSA
Atletico Mineiro
Athletico Paranaense
1
1
D
27/08/23
Brazil Serie A BSA
Fluminense
Athletico Paranaense
2
2
D
21/08/23
Brazil Serie A BSA
Goias
Athletico Paranaense
1
1
D
Last Five - Cruzeiro
21/09/23
Brazil Serie A BSA
Fluminense
Cruzeiro
1
0
L
14/09/23
Brazil Serie A BSA
Santos
Cruzeiro
0
3
W
03/09/23
Brazil Serie A BSA
Bragantino
Cruzeiro
0
0
D
27/08/23
Brazil Serie A BSA
Gremio
Cruzeiro
3
0
L
20/08/23
Brazil Serie A BSA
Corinthians
Cruzeiro
1
1
D
Let's take a closer look at the latest markets, Athletico Paranaense vs Cruzeiro odds and probability figures ahead of Saturday’s game below. If you’re looking for more of the best football betting tips today, just click the link.
Athletico Paranaense odds: 21/20 (2.05) – 48.8%
Draw odds: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
Cruzeiro odds: 53/20 (3.65) – 27.4%
Athletico Paranaense are the bookmakers’ expected winners this weekend due to their good home form and the implied probability of a home win is 28.8%, while over 2.5 goals looks like a decent option at 5/4 (2.25 – 44.4%). A 2-1 win in favour of Cruzeiro however, comes in at 12/1 (13.00) in the correct score stake. The implied probability of that one landing is 7.7%.
Athletico Paranaense vs Cruzeiro Team News & Injuries
Read all of the latest injury updates, Athletico Paranaense vs Cruzeiro lineups and team news for Saturday’s Serie A scuffle below.
Athletico Paranaense
Athletico Paranaense will be without the injured Romulo Cardoso, Alex Santana, Pedro Henrique and Fernando Bueno this week while Ze Ivaldo is suspended and won't be involved either.
Predicted Lineup for Athletico Paranaense: Bento – Madson, Rocha, Esquivel – Khellven, Erick, Fernandinho, Christian – Vidal, Canobbio, Roque
Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro will be without three injured players this weekend. Ramiro, Rafael Bilu and Wesley Gasolina are all in the treatment room and will watch from the sidelines on Saturday.
Predicted Lineup for Cruzeiro: Cabral – William, Oliveira, Castan, Marlon – Jussa, Wesley, Machado, Vital, Rodrigues – Gilberto
Player to Watch – Arturo Vidal
Iconic Chilean midfielder Arturo Vidal is a new signing at Athletico PR and the veteran schemer, who started against Vasco da Gama last time out, will be keen to showcase his skills again on Saturday.
Starting Lineups
Official lineups are usually released approximately one hour before kick-off.