Cuiaba vs Athletico Paranaense – Match Preview

At the heart of Serie A’s Round 20, Cuiaba is set to host Athletico Paranaense. This event will take place at the Arena Pantanal on Saturday, July 28th. The match kicks off at 22:00 GMT. It is a crucial game for both teams. Cuiaba, currently 16th with 17 points, aims to move away from the relegation zone. Athletico Paranaense, in 8th place, seeks to strengthen their position in the upper table. With the season’s expectations on the line, a win here could significantly change their paths in this competitive campaign.

Cuiaba – Form

Cuiaba has shown inconsistent form recently. They suffered a surprising 1:2 defeat to Palestino on July 25, 2024. Their last Serie A home game resulted in a close 0:1 loss to Fluminense. Nevertheless, a victory at Bahia on July 13, with Isidro Pitta scoring both goals, provided a ray of hope. Despite these fluctuations, the outcomes have been in line with what oddsmakers predicted.

Athletico Paranaense – Form

Athletico Paranaense’s performance on the road has been unpredictable. They secured a 2:1 win over Cerro Porteno on July 26, aligning with bookmakers’ forecasts. However, a 1:0 loss to Red Bull Bragantino on July 21 was a letdown. This was especially true since they played against a 10-man team for a significant portion of the match. An earlier 1:1 draw with Cerro Porteno indicated a steady, albeit unspectacular, performance.

Cuiaba – Athletico Paranaense – Head to Head

The last match between these teams ended in a 4:0 victory for Athletico Paranaense on April 14, 2024. Out of their past 7 encounters, Athletico Paranaense has won 4, Cuiaba has won 2, and one match ended in a draw. The last five games at Arena Pantanal have been low-scoring affairs. Each of the last 3 home games against Athletico Paranaense saw fewer than 3.5 goals.

Cuiaba – Athletico Paranaense – Standings

As we enter the 20th round, Cuiaba finds itself in 16th place with 17 points, looking to escape the relegation zone. They have scored 18 goals but have conceded 22. Athletico Paranaense, on the other hand, is in 8th place with 25 points. They have a more balanced record, having scored 20 goals and conceded 17. This match is pivotal for both teams, with Cuiaba under pressure to perform and Athletico aiming to secure or improve their standing.

Cuiaba vs Athletico Paranaense – Top scorers

Isidro Pitta is Cuiaba’s leading scorer with 6 goals, followed by Clayson with 3. Their team effort is further highlighted by Derik Lacerda and Ramon, who have each added 2 goals. For Athletico Paranaense, Gonzalo Mastriani is at the top with 4 goals. Fernandinho has contributed two goals from midfield. The attack is rounded out by Canobbio, Julimar, and Di Yorio, who have each scored two goals.

Cuiaba vs Athletico Paranaense – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers are offering odds of 2.60 for a Cuiaba win, 3.10 for a draw, and 2.90 for an Athletico Paranaense victory. Given Cuiaba’s challenges at home and Athletico’s superior head-to-head record, the odds are closely matched. Markets such as “halftime-fulltime” and “draw-no-bet” present interesting choices. The “double-chance” odds favor Athletico to come out without a loss.

Cuiaba vs Athletico Paranaense – Over/Under Betting

The over/under market suggests a game with moderate scoring. “Over 2.5” goals is priced at 2.30, while “Under 2.5” goals is at 1.60. Considering the goal statistics of both teams and their head-to-head history, a match with fewer than 2.5 goals seems likely. This could benefit bettors who choose the “Under 2.5” option.

Cuiaba vs Athletico Paranaense – BTTS Betting

The odds for “Yes” in the BTTS market are 1.95, and for “No,” they are 1.80. Given that only two of their last seven matches featured goals from both teams, and considering Cuiaba’s recent lack of goals at home, “BTTS: No” appears to be the more probable outcome for this Serie A game.

Cuiaba vs Athletico Paranaense – Prediction