Three points will be up for grabs as Cuiaba welcome Athletico Paranaense to Arena Pantanal this weekend. View our free Cuiaba vs Athletico PR predictions below.
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Cuiaba vs Athletico PR predictions: Goals at both ends
Key stats
- Cuiaba conceded in their last eight matches, while Athletico Paranaense saw their defence breached in 14 of their last 16 games.
- Both teams scored in seven of Cuiaba's last eight games, and in five of Athletico Paranaense's last seven matches.
- Three of the last four skirmishes between these teams went north of the 2.5-goal threshold.
- Cuiaba suffered a humiliating 4-0 defeat in the reverse fixture.
Correct score prediction: Cuiaba 1-2 Athletico PR
Cuiaba have lost three consecutive home games, and two of those defeats were by a 2-1 score line.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Cuiaba are expected winners
- Cuiaba: 6/4 (2.50) – 40%
- Draw: 19/10 (2.90) – 34.5%
- Athletico Paranaense: 13/8 (2.63) – 38.1%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
To be fair, Cuiaba have not particularly enjoyed their best form in recent weeks. They are on a three-match winless run, with one win in their last nine matches.
However, considering they have the advantage of playing at home, Cuiaba are expected winners at 6/4 (2.50). Teams with these odds generally have a 40% probability of winning.
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It is also worth mentioning that Athletico Paranaense conceded first in five of their last seven matches. On that note, Cuiaba to score first has an appealing look at 21/20 (2.05). That one has a 48.8% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Athletico PR to complete the sweep?
Athletico Paranaense cruised to a comfortable 4-0 victory when these teams clashed three months ago. They have four wins in the last six encounters between these sides, with a draw and a loss.
Brazil Serie A 14/04/24
Athletico Paranaense
Cuiaba
Brazil Serie A 07/12/23
Cuiaba
Athletico Paranaense
Brazil Serie A 16/08/23
Athletico Paranaense
Cuiaba
Brazil Serie A 13/08/23
Athletico Paranaense
Cuiaba
Brazil Serie A 18/09/22
Athletico Paranaense
Cuiaba
Team news and form guide
Cuiaba: Hoping to avoid a third consecutive defeat
Petit will be pleased to have a healthy group of players to choose from, as there are no absentees for Cuiaba ahead of this clash.
Predicted lineup: Walter (GK), Alexandre, Marllon, Empereur, Ramon, Cafu, Sobral, Mineiro, Denilson, Lacerda & Pitta.
Brazil Matches 08/09/24
L
Caceres FC
1
Cuiaba
0
Brazil Serie A 05/09/24
D
EC Juventude
0
Cuiaba
0
Brazil Matches 01/09/24
L
CEO Varzeagrandense
3
Cuiaba
1
Brazil Serie A 31/08/24
W
Criciuma
1
Cuiaba
2
Brazil Serie A 24/08/24
L
Palmeiras
5
Cuiaba
0
Athletico Paranaense: Eyeing back-to-back wins for the first time in 10 weeks
On the other hand, Athletico Paranaense will not be able to call upon the services of Christian Cardoso and Mateo Gamarra. Both players have accumulated maximum yellows, and are serving a one-game suspension.
Predicted lineup: Linck (GK), Rocha, Heleno, Esquivel, Cuello, Erick, Fernandinho, Canobbio, Zapelli, Zapelli & Mastriani.
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
Player to watch: Agustin Canobbio
To be fair, Agustin Canobbio registered just two goals and an assist in seven appearances this season. However, he impressed in the reverse fixture, grabbing a goal and an assist in Athletico Paranaense's 4-0 win. Interestingly, Canobbio has three direct goal involvements in his last three clashes with Cuiaba.
