Athletico Paranaense vs Palmeiras – Match Preview

Athletico Paranaense is set to host Palmeiras in a crucial Serie A Round 25 game. The match will take place at the iconic Independencia Stadium on Saturday, September 1st. Kickoff is scheduled for 21:30 GMT. Athletico Paranaense, currently 10th in the league, aims to climb the table. They have 29 points from 22 matches. Palmeiras, in third place, has 44 points from 24 games. They seek to close the gap to the top. A win for either team could significantly impact their season goals.

Athletico Paranaense – Form

Athletico Paranaense’s recent performances have been inconsistent. Their last match was a 2:1 defeat against Vasco da Gama on August 29. This result was expected by bookmakers. Before this, they secured a 2:0 win over Belgrano on August 22. Their previous Serie A game was a 1:2 loss at home to Juventude on August 18. Nikao scored for Athletico Paranaense in that match. The outcome matched bookmakers’ predictions.

Palmeiras – Form

Palmeiras has shown mixed results lately. Their most recent game ended in a 5-0 victory over Cuiaba on August 24. This win was anticipated. Before that, they had a 2-2 draw with Botafogo RJ and a 2-1 win against Sao Paulo. Estevao scored twice in the match against Cuiaba. Jose Lopez was crucial in the victory over Sao Paulo. However, the draw with Botafogo RJ was unexpected, showing some inconsistency.

Athletico Paranaense – Palmeiras – Head to Head

The last match between these teams was on May 12, 2024. Athletico Paranaense won 2:0. In their past 10 meetings, Athletico Paranaense has won 3 times, and Palmeiras has won 4 times. The last 5 matches saw both teams scoring in 3 games. Athletico Paranaense has struggled at home against Palmeiras, winning only 2 of the last 12. However, they scored in 6 of the last 7 matches, showing their offensive strength.

Athletico Paranaense – Palmeiras – Standings

As the 25th round approaches, Athletico Paranaense is 10th with 29 points from 22 games. They have scored and conceded 26 goals. Palmeiras is in third place with 44 points from 24 matches. They have a strong goal difference, scoring 36 and conceding 19. Palmeiras is performing above expectations, while Athletico Paranaense is meeting theirs.

Athletico Paranaense vs Palmeiras – Top scorers

Gonzalo Mastriani leads Athletico Paranaense’s attack with 4 goals. Agustin Canobbio, Julimar, and Lucas Di Yorio each have 3 goals. Fernandinho has added 2 goals from midfield. For Palmeiras, Jose Lopez and Estevao each have 7 goals. Rony has contributed 4 goals. Lazaro and Joaquin Piquerez have both scored twice, highlighting the team’s varied scoring sources.

Athletico Paranaense vs Palmeiras – Full-Time Betting

Palmeiras is the favorite with odds of 2.40 for an away win. Athletico Paranaense has odds of 3.00 for a home win, and a draw is at 3.25. Palmeiras’ strong form contrasts with Athletico Paranaense’s mixed results. Injuries and suspensions could affect the outcome. The “halftime-fulltime” and “draw-no-bet” markets offer interesting options for bettors.

Athletico Paranaense vs Palmeiras – Over/Under Betting

The Over/Under market suggests a moderate scoring game. Both teams have scored in recent meetings. Athletico Paranaense has a balanced goal record, while Palmeiras has a strong defense. The “Under 2.5” goals option at 1.70 is notable, especially given Palmeiras’ recent away form.

Athletico Paranaense vs Palmeiras – BTTS Betting

The odds for “BTTS: Yes” and “BTTS: No” are both set at 1.909. In their last 10 encounters, both teams scored in half of the matches. Athletico Paranaense’s recent home games and Palmeiras’ away games suggest “BTTS: Yes” could be a likely outcome.

Athletico Paranaense vs Palmeiras – Prediction