Criciuma vs Athletico Paranaense – Match Preview

In a crucial Serie A match, Criciuma will welcome Athletico Paranaense at home. This game is part of Round 27 and is set for Friday, September 22nd, at 21:30 GMT. Criciuma, currently 15th with 28 points, is just above the relegation zone. Athletico Paranaense is slightly ahead, in 13th place with 30 points. Both teams are closely ranked and aim to widen the gap from the relegation zone. This match is a key moment in their season.

Criciuma – Form

Criciuma’s recent performance has shown varied results. Their last match on August 28 in Serie A ended in a 1-0 win against Red Bull Bragantino. Before this, they faced a 1-0 defeat against Gremio. Their game before that ended in a 2-2 draw with Vasco da Gama, with Yannick Bolasie scoring twice. These outcomes were as expected by bookmakers.

Athletico Paranaense – Form

Athletico Paranaense has had mixed results recently. They won 1-0 against Racing Club on September 20. Before this, they drew 1-1 with Fortaleza in a Serie A match on September 14. They won 2-1 against Vasco da Gama in the Cup, showing their resilience. Their latest victory was anticipated by bookmakers.

Criciuma – Athletico Paranaense – Head to Head

The last match between these two was on June 13, 2024. Athletico Paranaense won 3:1. In their last 10 meetings, Criciuma won once, and Athletico Paranaense won eight times. This shows Athletico Paranaense’s dominance. In the last five matches, both teams scored in only two games. Criciuma has lost 9 out of the last 11 matches against Athletico, often with a low goal count.

Criciuma – Athletico Paranaense – Standings

As the Serie A season progresses, both teams are in a mid-table battle before Round 27. Criciuma is 15th with 28 points from 25 matches. They aim to use their home advantage to improve their position. Athletico Paranaense is 13th with 30 points and a game in hand. Both teams aim to exceed their current standings with a victory.

Criciuma vs Athletico Paranaense – Top scorers

Yannick Bolasie leads Criciuma’s attack with 6 goals. Matheusinho and Arthur Caike have also been key, with 5 and 4 goals respectively. For Athletico Paranaense, Agustin Canobbio and Gonzalo Mastriani have each scored 4 times. Julimar and Lucas Di Yorio added 3 goals each, showcasing the team’s varied attack.

Criciuma vs Athletico Paranaense – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor a Criciuma win at 2.38, with a draw at 3.40 and an Athletico Paranaense win at 3.00. Criciuma has been strong at home, not losing 9 of their last 10 matches there. Athletico Paranaense, despite missing key players, might still have an edge based on their form and head-to-head record.

Criciuma vs Athletico Paranaense – Over/Under Betting

The odds suggest a game with moderate scoring. The “Under 2.5” goals option at 1.70 is attractive, given the teams’ recent performances. However, with Criciuma scoring 32 goals in 25 matches and Athletico 27 in 24, “Over 2.5” goals at 2.10 could appeal to those expecting more goals.

Criciuma vs Athletico Paranaense – BTTS Betting

In recent matches, both teams scored in 3 out of the last 10 encounters. Criciuma has shown strong home form, while Athletico Paranaense has been inconsistent away. The odds for both “BTTS: Yes” and “No” are 1.909. “BTTS: No” might be slightly more likely, considering the teams’ recent performances.

Criciuma vs Athletico Paranaense – Prediction

Athletico Paranaense’s strong head-to-head record and Criciuma’s form suggest the visitors might not lose. A double chance for Athletico Paranaense to win or draw is a balanced risk.