Atletico PR vs Cruzeiro Prediction 18 March 2026
🔊 In the upcoming match, Atlético Paranaense face off against Cruzeiro. Both teams are positioned in the mid and lower sections of the table, respectively, making their motivation clear-to climb the standings. Atlético have been inconsistent in their recent performances, while Cruzeiro are striving to hold their ground against opponents. Recent games indicate differing strategies: the hosts rely on their attacking prowess, while the visitors opt for a more balanced approach.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 26 October 2024 and ended with a scoreline of 3:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Atletico Paranaense):
- ball possession percentage: 57% vs 43%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 1;
- fouls: 14 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 3;
- shots on target: 6 vs 0.
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Atlético Paranaense and Cruzeiro:
- 35 matches played;
- home victories - 10, away victories - 12, draws - 13;
- goals scored - 40 each;
- average goals in the first half - 1.06, in the second half - 1.23;
- average total goals per match - 2.29.
Head-to-head statistics Atletico PR - Cruzeiro
Atletico Paranaense Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on as part of the Serie A tournament (Fluminense hosted Atlético Paranaense). The game ended with a 3-2 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Atlético Paranaense vs Fluminense):
- possession percentage: 21% vs 79%;
- corner kicks: 1 vs 7;
- fouls: 9 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 2 vs 10.
🔴 Atlético Paranaense currently sit 10th in the standings. The team shows decent scoring ability, averaging 2 goals over their last 10 matches while maintaining a relatively solid defense, conceding 1.1 goals on average. In their first five Serie A matches, they registered two wins and suffered two losses, indicating a fluctuating form. Despite this, they remain competitive thanks to their attacking strategy.
Match Results: Atletico Paranaense
Cruzeiro Team Overview
The last official match for the current visitors took place on in the Serie A tournament (home team - Cruzeiro, visitors - Vasco da Gama). The game ended in a 3-3 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Cruzeiro vs Vasco da Gama):
- possession: 59% vs 41%;
- corners: 5 vs 4;
- fouls: 2 vs 5;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 6 vs 7.
🔵 Cruzeiro are battling for survival, currently sitting second-to-last in the standings. Despite their precarious position, the team has shown remarkable resilience, avoiding defeat in eight of their last nine matches thanks to solid defense and a disciplined approach. Over their last ten games, they have averaged 1.5 goals per match while conceding 1.2. Their recent form also highlights their ability to secure draws even against stronger opponents.
Match Results: Cruzeiro
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Played - 35;
- Home wins - 10, Away wins - 12, Draws - 13.
Statistics: Atlético Paranaense vs Cruzeiro
- Matches in the tournament: 5 vs 6;
- Wins: 2 vs 0;
- Win percentage: 40% vs 0%;
- Losses: 2 vs 3;
- Draws: 1 vs 3.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 5 vs 5;
- Losses: 3 vs 2;
- Draws: 2 vs 3.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches (average total):
- Home team - 1.14, Away team - 1.14;
- Overall head-to-head - 2.29;
- Both teams scored: all-time - 17 times; at home venue - 9 times.
Average Total Statistics: Atlético Paranaense vs Cruzeiro
- In the tournament: 2.4 vs 3.5;
- Goals scored: 1.2 vs 1.17;
- First half: 0.6 vs 0.67;
- Second half: 0.6 vs 0.5;
- Atlético Paranaense at home in the tournament - 1;
- Cruzeiro away in the tournament - 0.67;
- Last 10 matches: 2 (home - 2.2) vs 1.5 (away - 1.5).
- Atlético Paranaense concede in seven consecutive matches.
- Cruzeiro score in 10 of their last 11 games.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Played - 35;
- Both teams scored all-time - 17 times;
- At home venue - 9 times.
Statistics: Atlético Paranaense vs Cruzeiro
- Played in the tournament: 5 vs 6;
- Season matches with both teams scoring (BTTS): 3 vs 4;
- Atlético Paranaense BTTS at home - 1 (50%);
- Cruzeiro BTTS away - 1 (33%).
Last 10 Matches:
- BTTS matches: 6 vs 6;
- Atlético Paranaense BTTS at home - 2 (40%);
- Cruzeiro BTTS away - 3 (75%).
Exact Score Prediction
Frequent Score Statistics (current season):
- Most common score in the tournament: 1-1 (11/56, 19.6%);
- Atlético Paranaense at home frequently ends matches: 0-1, 2-1 (1/2, 50%);
- Cruzeiro away frequently plays: 2-0, 2-2, 4-0 (1/3, 33.3%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top three outcomes:
1-1 - 12.59% (odds: 6)
1-0 - 9.43% (odds: 7.5)
2-1 - 8.21% (odds: 9.5)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Analyzing current trends and team form, it appears the visitors have a solid chance of avoiding defeat in this match, thanks to their consistent results and motivation to escape the relegation zone. However, we predict Atletico Paranaense to score in the second half, as Cruzeiro have conceded after the break in 11 of their last 12 away games.No comments
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