Athletico Paranaense will visit Neo Química Arena on Thursday for a Serie A clash against hosts Corinthians.
Scroll down for our predictions, poll, and statistics for the Corinthians vs. Athletico Paranaense match, as well as the best betting odds.
Corinthians
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Corinthians comes into this match following a 2-2 draw with Internacional. In that game, they controlled 53% possession and registered 15 attempts on goal, with 6 on target. Yuri Alberto was the standout performer, scoring both goals for Corinthians (3′, 73′). Internacional managed 9 shots, with 3 on target, scoring through Alexandro Bernabéi (17′) and Ricardo Mathias (94′).
In their last six fixtures, Corinthians has scored a total of 11 goals, averaging 1.83 goals per match. Notably, Corinthians have:
- Not lost a league match to Athletico Paranaense in their last 2 encounters.
- Remained unbeaten in their last 10 home league matches, showcasing strong home form.
Athletico Paranaense
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Athletico Paranaense will be looking to bounce back after a defeat to Botafogo in their last Serie A game. In that match, they had 53% possession and 24 attempts on goal, but only 3 were on target. Botafogo scored once, courtesy of Igor Jesus (14′).
In 5 of their last 6 matches, Athletico Paranaense has seen a low number of goals, averaging just 1.67 goals per game, with Furação managing only 0.5 goals on average.
Pre-match insights reveal that Athletico Paranaense:
- Has not won away against Corinthians in their last 13 league matches, marking a disappointing away run.
- Is winless in their last 4 away league games.
Key Statistics and Head-to-Head Record
- In their 60 previous encounters, Corinthians has won 23 times.
- Athletico Paranaense has claimed 16 victories.
- There have been 21 draws, including their latest meeting, which finished 1-1.
- Athletico has won only once in their last 11 games against Corinthians.
- Corinthians has suffered just one home defeat in 12 league matches this season.
- Athletico has conceded 31 goals in the Série A this season, the second-fewest among teams in the bottom half of the table.
Team News: Corinthians
Corinthians will be without Ruan Oliveira (cruciate ligament injury), Alex Santana (hamstring injury), Maycon (cruciate ligament injury), Diego Palacios (knee surgery), and Talles Magno (hamstring injury). Manager Ramón Díaz is likely to field a 4-3-1-2 formation, featuring Hugo Souza, Fagner, Andre Ramalho, Cacá, Matheus Bidu, André Carrillo, Jose Martinez, Breno Bidon, Rodrigo Garro, Yuri Alberto, and Memphis Depay.
Team News: Athletico Paranaense
Athletico Paranaense’s manager Lucho González has only one injury concern, as Fernandinho (muscle injury) will miss the match. It’s anticipated that Athletico will deploy a 3-4-3 formation, including Mycael, Marcos Victor, Thiago Heleno, Mateo Gamarra, Tomás Cuello, Gabriel, Erick Carvalho, Lucas Esquivel, Nikão, Pablo, and Agustín Canobbio.
Prediction
We believe Athletico Paranaense has the capability to score against Corinthians, but it may not be enough to secure a result. Our prediction is a narrow 2-1 victory for Corinthians when the final whistle blows, with the match likely to be closely contested.
Best Odds
Looking at the betting odds, a wager on Corinthians is available at 1.74, a draw at 3.7, and a win for Athletico Paranaense at 4.81. These are the best prices currently offered.
Our expert partners are recommending over 1.5 goals for this match. Check out their Football Prediction here.
Corinthians vs Athletico Paranaense Predictions and Betting Tips – October 18, 2024
