Athletico Paranaense vs Cruzeiro Prediction and Betting Tips

Athletico Paranaense and Cruzeiro go head-to-head at the Arena da Baixada as the action resumes in the Brasileiro Serie A on Saturday (July 29).

Athletico picked up successive league wins for the first time since May when they beat Vasco da Gama 2-0 at the Estadio Sao Januario. Before that, Wesley Carvalho’s side snapped their run of three defeats on July 16 with a 2-0 home win over Bahia.

With 26 points from 16 games, Athletico are fifth in the standings but will move into second place with a win.

Cruzeiro, meanwhile, were sent crashing back to earth last time out with a 1-0 home loss to Goias. Pepa’s men were on a four-game unbeaten run, winning twice.

With 22 points from 16 games, Cruzeiro are 11th in the league, level on points with 12th-placed Cuiaba.

Athletico Paranaense vs Cruzeiro Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• The results have been split right down the middle in the fixture, with both sides having14 wins in 39 meetings. This is their first meeting since a goalless draw in November 2019 at the Arena da Baixada.
• Athletico have lost just one of their last seven home games, winning five since June.
• The Raposa are unbeaten in seven away games across competitions, winning thrice since a 2-1 loss at Corinthians on April 16.

Athletico Paranaense vs Cruzeiro Prediction

After a rough few weeks, Athletico appear to have hit their stride and will be look to keep their morale high. However, Cruzeiro have found a way to grind out results on the road. Considering past results between the sides, they could cancel out each other’s efforts once again.

Prediction: Athletico Paranaense 1-1 Cruzeiro

Athletico Paranaense vs Cruzeiro Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Draw

Tip 2: Less than 4.5 cards - Yes (There have been fewer than three bookings in seven of their last nine meetings.)

Tip 3: Less than 10.5 corners - Yes (There have been fewer than 11 corners in all but one of Athletico’s last ten outings.)