Athletico-PR vs Grêmio Prediction: Both teams are in good moment

Athletico Paranaense and Grêmio will meet in a Round 21 match of the Brasileirão. Both sides are in a good moment, and the game should be exciting. The home team is in 8th place with 32 points, while the Gaúchos are fighting to avoid relegation in a complicated season. Last season, Grêmio managed to win 2-1 at the Ligga Arena.

After losing away to Bragantino in a recent league match, Athletico Paranaense secured a 2-0 victory against the same opponent in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil Round of 16. It was the Hurricane’s third consecutive win across all competitions after defeating Cuiabá in the Série A and beating Cerro Porteño 2-1 in the Copa Sudamericana. Athletico has won four out of six games since Martín Varini took over as head coach last month. The Curitiba side aims to finish in the top six teams to grant qualification to the Copa Libertadores. This match with Grêmio can confirm a solid recovery in the standings.

The Immortal secured a goalless draw away to Corinthians in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil Round of 16 and has good prospects of qualifying for the next round. Grêmio is gaining confidence and is on a four-match unbeaten run. In the league, the Gaúchos defeated Vasco da Gama 1-0 and are close to leaving the relegation zone. Grêmio has been struggling away, securing just two points from eight matches on the road. Diego Costa, signed to replace Luis Suárez, has missed 15 fixtures due to injury but is expected back soon. Grêmio has a good record against Athletico in general, and this season won 2-0 at home in Round 2.

Although Grêmio is improving, the team still struggles on the road and will have to face a motivated team in Curitiba. Athletico Paranaense has shown strong form with three consecutive victories. The Paranaenses are the favorites, but I will bet on a match with a maximum of two goals scored. This bet can cover several outcomes, and Grêmio traditionally does well against Athletico.