Corinthians vs Atletico PR Prediction
🔊 Corinthians will host Athletico Paranaense at the Neo Química Arena for the second leg of the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals. In the first leg away from home, Corinthians secured a narrow victory, giving them a slight edge heading into the home fixture. Athletico will be eager to bounce back and turn the tide of the contest, while the hosts aim to maintain their advantage and secure a spot in the semifinals. A tense and tactically astute encounter is anticipated.
Head-to-Head
The last official clash between these teams took place on 28 August 2025 and ended with a 0-1 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the match statistics (home team - Atlético Paranaense):
- possession percentage: 42% vs 58%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 3;
- fouls: 13 vs 17;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 3.
📊 Statistical preview of the official encounters between Corinthians and Athletico Paranaense:
- 39 matches played;
- home wins - 18, away wins - 7, draws - 14;
- goals scored - 55 versus 38;
- average first-half total - 1.1, second-half - 1.28;
- average total goals per match - 2.38.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Corinthians Team Overview
The last official match took place on in the Serie A, featuring Corinthians at home against Palmeiras. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Corinthians vs Palmeiras):
- possession: 42% vs 58%;
- corners: 3 vs 10;
- fouls: 18 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 1 vs 7.
⚫ Corinthians approach the second leg against Atletico in high spirits following their victory in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals on August 28. They secured a narrow 1-0 win away, taking the initiative ahead of their home fixture. In the Brazilian Serie A, the club continued their successful run; on September 1, they drew 1-1 with Palmeiras, and prior to that, on August 24, they defeated Vasco da Gama 3-2. This means the team are unbeaten in three consecutive matches, boosting their confidence ahead of the decisive clash with Paranaense.
Match Results: Corinthians

Atletico Paranaense Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the Serie B tournament, with Botafogo São Paulo as the home team and Atlético Paranaense as the visitors. The match concluded with a 1-3 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Atlético Paranaense vs Botafogo São Paulo):
- possession: 46% vs 54%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 4;
- fouls: 15 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 0;
- shots on target: 4 vs 4.
🔴 Athletico Paranaense approach the second leg against Corinthians following a defeat in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals. This loss is their only setback in the last five matches. Previously, in Serie B, Athletico drew with Cuiabá (1-1) and then secured three consecutive victories: against CRB (1-0), Novorizontino (2-1), and Botafogo-SP (3-1). This run of results showcases the team's strong form and their readiness to contend for a spot in the Copa do Brasil semifinals.
Match Results: Atletico Paranaense
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-head:
- Total encounters - 39;
- First-half victories at home - 5; for the visitors - 1; draws - 13;
- Average first-half total: 1.1;
- Today's home side averages 0.59 goals, while the visitors score 0.51.
First-half statistics: Corinthians (home) vs Athletico Paranaense (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 2 vs 3;
- Wins: 0 (0%) vs 1 (33.33%);
- Losses: 0 (0%) vs 1 (33.33%);
- Draws: 2 (100%) vs 1 (33.33%);
- Average goals scored: 0 vs 0.67;
- Average goals conceded: 0 vs 0.33.
Last 10 matches (overall):
- Wins: 2 vs 3;
- Losses: 4 vs 1;
- Draws: 4 vs 6;
- Average first-half total: 1 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 0.6) vs 0.8 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.3).
- Corinthians have drawn the first half at home in 8 of the last 9 head-to-head meetings with this team.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 39;
- Home victories - 18, Away victories - 7, Draws - 14.
- Atlético Paranaense have covered the +1.5 handicap on the road in 8 of the last 9 head-to-head clashes.
- Atlético Paranaense have covered the +1.5 handicap in 22 of their last 23 matches.
- Atlético Paranaense have covered the +1.5 handicap away in 19 of their last 20 matches.
- Atlético Paranaense have covered the +1.5 handicap in 7 consecutive matches (Brazil Cup).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- The home team today averages - 1.41 goals, while the visitors average - 0.97;
- The average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.38;
- Both teams have scored: overall - 21 times; at the home team's ground - 11 times.
Statistics: Corinthians vs Atlético Paranaense
- Tournament average total: 1.2 vs 1.71;
- Average goals scored: 1.2 vs 1.14;
- First half average total: 0.4 vs 0.57;
- Second half average total: 0.8 vs 0.57;
- Corinthians: home field tournament average total - 1;
- Atlético Paranaense: away tournament average total - 1;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.2 (home - 0.8) vs 1.4 (away - 1.8).
- The total over 1.5 goals has hit in 6 of Corinthians' last 7 matches.
Corners Prediction
Corinthians: Statistics
- Season: tournament average total - 4.6; at home - 5.5;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.3; at home - 5.
Atlético Paranaense: Statistics
- Season: tournament average total - 6.71, away - 3.67;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.1; away - 2.
- Corinthians have had fewer than 5.5 corners in each of the last 7 head-to-head matches against these teams.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 2.56 (1.28 for the home team and 1.28 for the visitors);
- Average yellow cards at the home ground - 2.47 (1.26 for the home team and 1.21 for the visitors).
Corinthians: Statistics
- Season: tournament average total - 2.6; at home - 2;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.7; at home - 2.2.
Atlético Paranaense: Statistics
- Season: tournament average total - 2.14, away - 2;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.9; away - 2.
- The total over 3.5 yellow cards has hit in 23 of Corinthians' last 24 matches.
- The total over 3.5 yellow cards has hit in 14 of Corinthians' last 15 home matches.
- The total over 3.5 yellow cards has hit in Corinthians' last 5 matches (Brazil Cup).
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 39;
- Both teams scored overall - 21 times;
- At the home team's ground - 11 times.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Corinthians head into the second leg with the advantage after a narrow victory. Atlético, despite a recent setback, are also in good form, having won three of their last four matches in Serie B. Considering Corinthians' strong home performances and the history of low-scoring head-to-heads, the prediction is: total under 2.5 goals. A tactical and cautious match is anticipated, where every mistake could prove decisive.
