Atletico Paranaense vs Cruzeiro predictions, H2H, statistics and tips

The match we will analyse is the one corresponding to the 7th round of the Brazil Serie A, where  Atletico Paranaense will face Cruzeiro at Arena da Baixada stadium on 18 March at 18:30.

After a draw in their last game played, Atletico Paranaense is currently in 7º position in the tournament with 7 points, while Cruzeiro is currently in 19º position with 2.  Continue reading our analysis for stats, H2H history and best predictions for this Atletico Paranaense vs Cruzeiro.

Atletico Paranaense

Atletico Paranaense comes from playing against RB Bragantino and finished the match with a result of 1-1, with draw for both teams. In that last match between Atletico Paranaense and RB Bragantino, Atletico Paranaense team achieved a 61% possession of the ball, with 6 shots on goal of which 1 was a goal. The goal was scored by Julimar.

In the last 6 matches, the team coached by Odair Hellmann has achieved 2 wins, 2 draws y 2 defeats. Atletico Paranaense average number of goals per game is 1.3 goals, while they concede an average of 1.2 goals per game. With this trend they have 6 matches conceding at least one goal. In those 6 matches, they have scored a total of 8 goals while conceding 7 goals.

Latest statistics in Atletico Paranaense matches:

• Both teams to score: 4/6
• Matches conceding goals:  6
• First to concede goals: 4/6

Cruzeiro

Cruzeiro, who visit Atletico Paranaense, are coming from a 0-0 draw against Tenancingo, so the team coached by Tite will try to get back to winning ways, with the difficulty of playing away from home.

In that match between Cruzeiro and Tenancingo, the Cabuloso team achieved % ball possession, getting shots on goal, without managing to score a goal.

Analysing the last 6 matches, Tite's team has won 3, drawn 3 . Cruzeiro average 0.8 goals per game, while they concede an average of 0.3 goals per game. With this trend, they have now kept 3 clean sheets. In those 6 matches, they have scored a total of 5 goals while conceding 2 goals.

Latest statistics in Cruzeiro matches:

• Under 2.5 goals: 5/6
• Both teams to score: 2/6
• First to score: 4/6
• Draw at half-time: 5/6

Atletico Paranaense vs Cruzeiro: H2H STATS

The head-to-head record between the two teams can help you when placing your bet. But in this case they have never played each other.

Analysis of the head-to-head H2H between Atletico Paranaense vs Cruzeiro has helped us to create this prediction. The last match between these teams was in the Brazil Serie A competition, in an event that took place at the Arena da Baixada stadium on 26-10-2024 with the result of 3-0, with Atletico Paranaense winning.

The last 5 meetings between Atletico Paranaense and Cruzeiro have resulted in 1 win for Atletico Paranaense, 1 win for Cruzeiro, and 3 draws. In those matches, Atletico Paranaense managed to score 7 goals, while Cruzeiro scored 6 goals against Atletico Paranaense.

• In 2/5 matches both teams scored
• En 3/5  games it was an Under 2.5 goals