Athletico-PR vs Coritiba Prediction: Can Athletico Get Three in Three Wins?

In the upcoming fixture of Brazil Serie A, Matchday 6, Athletico Paranaense will be up against Coritiba Football Club at the Estádio Joaquim Américo Guimarães in Curitiba. According to the table standings of today, Athletico-PR stands 5th with 3 wins and 9 points, whereas Coritiba stands 19th with zero wins and 2 points. The two teams last played in October 2022, and Athletico-PR won 1-0. From the last four matches played between the two, Athletico-PR has won thrice, and a fixture ended in a draw. Considering the dominant match form of Athletico-PR, the upcoming matchup is likely to be a one-sided encounter. 

Athletico Paranaense - Has a Dominant Record at Home (WWWLW)

Going in the matchup, Athletico Paranaense is coming off a clean-sheet win against Internacional (0-2), in which Christian Cardoso and Wilian scored goals in the 79th and 90th minute of play. Agustin Canobbio and Bento Krepski were spot-on with timely assists, giving their team scoring opportunities. Athletico-PR will be moving in as favorite for the upcoming matchup as well, as it has won four of its last five home matches across all competitions. With 4 wins and a defeat in the last five matches played, Athletico-PR demonstrates terrific match form. In the last two home matches, Athletico-PR has won against Flamengo (2-1) and CRB (6-3). Talking about goal scoring, Athletico-PR has scored 9 goals in the last five matches, averaging 1.80 goals per game. Compared to the scoring average, Athletico-PR has conceded just 5 goals, averaging 1.00 goals per game. 

Expected Opening Lineup for Athletico Paranaense

Bento, Khellven, Halter, Henrique, Abner, Moura, Cardoso, Cuello, Terans, Bueno, Cirino. 

Coritiba Football Club - Coming off a Draw Against Vasco da Gama (DLDLL)

Going in the matchup, Coritiba is coming off a hard-fought draw against Coritiba (1-1), in which Ze Roberto scored the only goal for his side. With only 36% possession and 6 shots on target, Coritiba did try its best to impose itself against Athletico-PR. With 3 defeats and 2 draws in the last five matches played, Coritiba is certainly struggling to maintain consistency and deliver comprehensive performances. Talking about the scoring average, Coritiba has scored 3 goals, averaging 0.60 goals per game. In comparison to the scoring average, Coritiba has conceded 10 goals, averaging 2.00 goals per game. In the last two away matches, Coritiba has lost to Bahia (3-1) and Sport Recife (2-0). 

Expected Opening Lineup for Coritiba Football Club

Gabriel, Natanael, de Los, Rafael, Gomes, Trindade, Robinho, Warley, Fabricio, Alef, Luciano. 

Expert Betting Tips

Just like the previous five matches, the upcoming matchup will be a challenge for Coritiba Football Club. With Athletico-PR playing at home, I am backing the home side to win and score two or more goals. Athletico-PR has conceded 2 goals in the last 2 matches, averaging 1.00 goals per game. Hence, Coritiba might be in with a chance of scoring a goal at least. I am backing both sides to score, and the match total to be over 2.5 goals. The final scoreline is likely to be 2-1 at the end of 90 minutes of play. 

• Athletico Paranaense to Win for 1.60
• Total Over 2.5 for 1.94
• Correct Score 2-1 for 7