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Athletico Paranaense vs Fluminense – Match Preview

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Athletico Paranaense is set to host Fluminense at the historic Independencia Stadium. The match will start at 21:30 GMT on a Friday evening. Athletico Paranaense, currently 15th with 41 points, is slightly ahead of Fluminense. Fluminense is in the 16th spot with 39 points after 35 rounds. Both teams are near the bottom of the table. They are eager to win this late-stage match to improve their standings. This makes the encounter highly significant.

Athletico Paranaense – Form

Athletico Paranaense has shown mixed results in their last three Serie A home games. They drew 1:1 with Bahia on November 24th, with Nikao scoring. This result was expected to be a close match. Before this, they won 2:0 against Atletico GO and 1:0 against Atletico MG. Both victories were at their home ground, Independencia Stadium. These outcomes were in line with expectations, showing the team’s solid home performance.

Fluminense – Form

Fluminense has had varied success in their recent Serie A matches, failing to win their last three. They drew 0-0 with Criciuma at home on November 26. This ended their scoring run against this opponent. Before this, they had a 2-2 draw with Fortaleza on November 23. Vinicius Lima and substitute German Cano scored. However, this result was unexpected. Earlier, on November 8, they lost 2-0 to Internacional away, which matched predictions.

Athletico Paranaense – Fluminense – Head to Head

The last match between Athletico Paranaense and Fluminense was on October 22, 2024. Fluminense won 1:0 in the Serie A competition. In their last 10 meetings, Athletico Paranaense won 3 times, while Fluminense won 6 times. This shows Fluminense has a slight advantage in their head-to-head record. In the last 5 matches, both teams scored 3 times, indicating competitive scoring. Athletico Paranaense struggled to keep Fluminense from scoring in 9 of their last 10 matchups. Also, 3 of the last 4 home games for Athletico Paranaense against Fluminense had fewer than 1.5 goals, suggesting a trend towards lower-scoring games at Independencia stadium.

Athletico Paranaense – Fluminense – Standings

As the 36th round of Serie A approaches at Independencia, the match between Athletico Paranaense and Fluminense is crucial. Athletico Paranaense is 15th with 41 points from 35 matches. Fluminense is right behind in 16th place with 39 points. Only a 2-point gap separates them. This clash could significantly affect the lower end of the table. Both teams have had similar performances this season, with nearly the same goals scored and conceded. They are striving to meet their pre-season objectives, making this match critical for a better league finish.

Athletico Paranaense vs Fluminense – Top scorers

The home team’s attack has been led by Nikao and Julimar, with each scoring six goals. Their efforts have been crucial. Agustin Canobbio and Gonzalo Mastriani have also contributed with four goals each. Tomas Cuello added three goals from midfield. This shows the team has various goal sources. For the visitors, Jhon Arias and Kaua Elias have each scored six times. Midfielder Vinicius Lima and forward German Cano have added four goals each. With Ganso’s three goals and playmaking, the away team has a balanced and threatening attack.

Athletico Paranaense vs Fluminense – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor a home victory for Athletico Paranaense at odds of 2.10. A draw is at 3.10, and an away win for Fluminense is at 3.90. Athletico’s recent performance includes two wins in their last five matches. This might give them an advantage. However, Fluminense has a better head-to-head record with six wins in the last ten encounters. The absence of key players could impact the match. Athletico will miss Lucas Esquivel, and Fluminense will be without Lele, Felipe Melo, Martinelli, and German Cano.

Alternative betting markets offer various options. The “halftime-fulltime” odds for Athletico leading at halftime and winning at fulltime are 2.875. The “draw-no-bet” option for Athletico is at 1.444, offering a refund in case of a draw. The “double-chance” market for Athletico to win or draw is at 1.25. This accommodates bettors who support the home side but want to protect against a draw.

Athletico Paranaense vs Fluminense – Over/Under Betting

The over/under betting odds for this Serie A clash are “Over 2.5” at 2.35 and “Under 2.5” at 1.571. Past meetings have often been close, with 3 of the last 4 at Athletico’s home seeing fewer than 1.5 goals. With Athletico scoring 38 and conceding 42, and Fluminense scoring 30 and conceding 38, both teams show balanced play. The “Under 2.5” odds at 1.571 might appeal to bettors, reflecting the trend of low-scoring games in this matchup, especially given Athletico’s recent challenges against Fluminense.

Athletico Paranaense vs Fluminense – BTTS Betting

The odds for both teams to score are “Yes” at 2.00 and “No” at 1.75. The history between these teams shows a mixed trend, with only 3 out of the last 10 matches seeing both teams scoring. Athletico Paranaense’s recent home games and Fluminense’s away form also show inconsistency in scoring. Given these factors, “BTTS: No” at 1.75 appears to be a slightly more likely outcome for bettors focusing on this market.

Athletico Paranaense vs Fluminense – Prediction

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