Athletico Paranaense will take on Cruzeiro this evening at 19:30 (Argentina time) in the Arena da Baixada, as part of Matchday 7 of the Brasileirao.
Team Form: Athletico Paranaense and Cruzeiro
The home team, Athletico Paranaense, comes into this match looking to bounce back after a tough 2-3 loss to Fluminense in their last outing. They have struggled recently, with only one victory out of the last five matches, which includes two wins and one draw, leaving them with a total of seven points—placing them in the tenth position in the standings.
Meanwhile, Cruzeiro has had an inconsistent run, managing only a draw (3-3) against Vasco da Gama their last time out. They currently sit in nineteenth place with just three points, having recorded three draws and three defeats, and will be desperate for a win to climb out of the relegation zone.
Recent Results
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Athletico Paranaense’s last five matches in the Brasileirao:
- Loss: 2-3 vs Fluminense
- Win: 2-1 vs Opponent
- Win: 2-0 vs Opponent
- Draw: 1-1 vs Opponent
- Loss: 1-4 vs Opponent
Total: 6 goals scored, 6 conceded.
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Cruzeiro’s last five matches in the Brasileirao:
- Draw: 3-3 vs Vasco da Gama
- Loss: 0-2 vs Opponent
- Draw: 1-1 vs Opponent
- Loss: 0-3 vs Opponent
- Loss: 1-4 vs Opponent
Total: 7 goals scored, 10 conceded.
Historically, Athletico Paranaense has had the upper hand in their encounters, having won the previous match between the two sides in the current tournament 3-0 on October 26.
Next up, Athletico Paranaense will face their city rivals Coritiba in the upcoming classic Atletiba, scheduled for March 22 at 16:00 (Argentina time). Meanwhile, Cruzeiro will prepare for their next match against Santos on the same day at 16:00 (Argentina time).
The match will be officiated by referee Rodrigo Pereira de Lima.