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Fortaleza EC - Athletico Paranaense
Brazil Serie A - Estadio Castelao
* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change
Fortaleza and Athletico Paranaense lock horns at the Estádio Governador Plácido Aderaldo Castelo in Brazil’s Serie A on Sunday, July 9th. Can Fortaleza harness home advantage when they take on 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 Fortaleza vs Athletico Paranaense
Fortaleza put their unbeaten record at home on the line when they host Athletico Paranaense on Sunday in Serie A. Read our top Fortaleza vs Athletico Paranaense predictions for this weekend’s fixture below. If you’re searching for more of the best football tips for today, we recommend checking out our dedicated page by clicking the link.
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Fortaleza to Win
- Fortaleza are unbeaten on home soil in Serie A this season after six games there.
- Fortaleza have lost only one of their last 20 league matches at home overall.
- Athletico Paranaense have won only one of their six away fixtures in Serie A this term.
- Fortaleza have won three of their last five tussles at home in Serie A.
Both Teams to Score
- Athletico Paranaense have scored at least once in four of their last five away league games.
- Both teams registered when these teams last me in October last year.
- Both teams managed to notch in three of the last five encounters between the sides overall.
Top Betting Odds and Stats for Fortaleza vs Athletico Paranaense
Check out our list of key stats for Sunday’s match below alongside a tool to help you choose the best Fortaleza vs Athletico Paranaense odds.
Head to Head
05/10/22
Brazil Serie A BSA
Athletico Paranaense
Fortaleza EC
1
1
12/06/22
Brazil Serie A BSA
Fortaleza EC
Athletico Paranaense
0
0
23/10/21
Brazil Serie A BSA
Fortaleza EC
Athletico Paranaense
3
0
03/07/21
Brazil Serie A BSA
Athletico Paranaense
Fortaleza EC
2
1
07/11/20
Brazil Serie A BSA
Athletico Paranaense
Fortaleza EC
2
1
Last Five - Fortaleza EC
27/09/23
Copa Sudamericana SUD
Corinthians
Fortaleza EC
1
1
D
21/09/23
Brazil Serie A BSA
Sao Paulo
Fortaleza EC
1
2
W
14/09/23
Brazil Serie A BSA
Corinthians
Fortaleza EC
1
2
W
03/09/23
Brazil Serie A BSA
Fluminense
Fortaleza EC
1
0
L
31/08/23
Copa Sudamericana SUD
America MG
Fortaleza EC
1
2
W
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
Let's take a closer look at the latest markets, odds and probability figures ahead of Sunday’s clash featuring Fortaleza vs Athletico Paranaense below.
Fortaleza odds: 17/20 (1.85) – 64.5%
Draw odds: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.3%
Athletico Paranaense odds: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
Fortaleza are the expected winners on Sunday with a probability of a home win currently lodged at 64.5%. The hosts could also be one to consider in the first team to score stakes at 3/5 (1.60) an outcome that comes with an implied probability of 62.5% in tow. We like the look of a 1-0 win in Fortaleza’s favour in the correct score department at 24/5 (5.80). That one has an implied probability of 17.2%.
Fortaleza vs Athletico Paranaense News & Injuries
Read all of the latest injury updates, Fortaleza vs Athletico Paranaense lineups and team news for Sunday’s fixture below.
Fortaleza
Vinicius Zanocelo, Fernando Miguel and Pedro Rocha are all out of action for Fortaleza this week. The hosts can leapfrog Athletico in the table with a win on Sunday.
Predicted Lineup for Fortaleza: Ricardo – Pikachu, Tinga, Benevenuto, Britez, Pacheco – Alexandre, Welison, Pochettino – Galhardo, Lucero
Athletico Paranaense
Athletico Paranaense will be without the services of injured quarter Willian, Thiago Andrade, Romulo Cardoso and Fernando Bueno this weekend.
Predicted Lineup for Athletico Paranaense: Linck – Henrique, Heleno, Ivaldo – Khelven, Erick, Moura, Christian – Bueno, Canobbio, Roque
Player to Watch – Tomás Pochettino
Tomás Pochettino (no relation to Mauricio) has offered penetration from the flanks for Fortaleza this season, though he has only converted one chance so far. The 27-year-old will be determined to up his output however, starting on Sunday.
Starting Lineups
Official lineups are usually released approximately one hour before kick-off.