Athletico Paranaense will host Coritiba this afternoon at 16:00 (Argentina time) in the Arena da Baixada, competing in the eighth round of the Brasileirao.
Team Form Ahead of the Match
Both teams come into this match on the back of morale-boosting victories and are determined to secure all three points. The clash is expected to be intense, with neither side willing to concede ground.
Athletico Paranaense’s Recent Results
The home team recently claimed a 2-1 victory against Cruzeiro in their last Brasileirao outing. Their form in recent matches shows 1 win, 1 draw, and 2 losses, having scored 7 goals while conceding the same number.
Coritiba’s Recent Performance
Coritiba, on the other hand, achieved a narrow 1-0 win against Mirassol in their previous fixture. In their last five league matches, they secured 2 wins, recorded 1 draw, and faced 1 loss, netting 7 goals and allowing just 4.
Historically, Athletico Paranaense has recorded 3 victories against Coritiba’s 1 win, with 1 match ending in a draw. Their last encounter in this tournament took place on October 1, 2023, where Coritiba emerged victorious with a convincing 2-0 scoreline.
Currently, Athletico Paranaense sits in eighth place with 10 points (3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses), whereas Coritiba occupies the sixth position with 13 points (4 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses).
The referee officiating today’s match is Raphael Claus.
Upcoming Matches
Athletico Paranaense’s Next Fixtures
– March 29: vs Botafogo, 18:30 (Argentina time)
– April 1: vs Bahia, 20:00 (Argentina time)
– April 5: vs Atlético Mineiro, 17:30 (Argentina time)
– Date TBC: vs Chapecoense
– Date TBC: vs Palmeiras
Coritiba’s Upcoming Matches
– April 1: vs Vasco da Gama, 20:30 (Argentina time)
– April 4: vs Fluminense, 20:30 (Argentina time)
– Date TBC: vs Botafogo
– Date TBC: vs Atlético Mineiro
– Date TBC: vs Grêmio
Match Time by Region
Argentina and Chile (Santiago): 16:00
Colombia and Peru: 14:00
Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico, and Nicaragua: 13:00
Venezuela: 15:00