Preview & Prediction: Atlético PR vs Atlético Mineiro

As Atlético PR prepares to face Atlético Mineiro on November 16, 2024, the historical data between the two sides paints a picture of a closely contested rivalry. With 26 encounters in recent seasons, Atlético Mineiro edges slightly with 13 wins to Atlético PR’s 11, and two draws shared between them.

In their last meeting, Atlético Mineiro emerged victorious with a 2-0 win, showcasing their capability to secure a result on the road. Despite the slight advantage in past victories, it’s important to note that Atlético PR will be looking to leverage home advantage, even though their current form at home has been less than ideal.

This season, Atlético PR has averaged 1.2 points per game in home fixtures, hinting at a degree of resilience despite inconsistent performances. On the other hand, Atlético Mineiro, boasting a solid away form with 1.13 points per game, will aim to capitalize on this opportunity against a struggling home side.

Furthermore, past matchups indicate an average of 2.15 goals scored and a 42% occurrence of both teams finding the net. Hence, this fixture may not be a goal-fest, but chances of both teams scoring remain feasible.

Taking these factors into account, expect Atlético Mineiro to approach this match with confidence. While Atlético PR will be motivated to overturn their recent defeat, the visitors, with their superior record and current away form, might just have the edge in this encounter. However, given the narrow margins that often define this matchup, a competitive and tightly-fought contest is on the cards.

Insights

• Atlético Mineiro has a slight edge in head-to-head encounters with 13 wins compared to Atlético PR’s 11.
• Matches between these teams tend to be low-scoring, averaging 2.15 goals per game.
• Both teams find it difficult to score against each other with BTTS (Both Teams To Score) occurring in only 42% of matches.
• Atlético PR struggles at home, indicating a poor home form.
• Atlético Mineiro is performing well on the road, which could be advantageous for this fixture.
• Atlético PR averages 1.2 Points Per Game at home this season.
• Atlético Mineiro averages 1.13 Points Per Game in away matches this season.
• The last meeting resulted in a 2-0 win for Atlético Mineiro, which could play a psychological advantage.
• The overall tight historical record suggests this could be a closely contested match.
• Given their away form, Atlético Mineiro might have an upper hand in this encounter.

Match Forecast

• CA Paranaense will likely create numerous scoring opportunities by attacking down the wings and through the middle, leveraging their prowess in aerial duels.
• CA Paranaense might struggle to convert their scoring chances despite creating many, which gives CA Mineiro opportunities to counter if they regain possession.
• With CA Paranaense’s weakness in defending counter attacks, CA Mineiro might exploit this using their strong ability in finishing scoring chances and stealing the ball.
• CA Mineiro’s knack for coming back from losing positions could play a crucial role if they fall behind, especially given their capacity to shoot from direct free kicks.
• CA Mineiro’s aggressive style and tendency to foul in dangerous areas could lead to set-piece opportunities for CA Paranaense, albeit Paranaense’s weak finishing may not capitalize fully on these chances.
• Both teams are weak in defending counter-attacks, which could make this match open to fast-paced transitions and potentially high-scoring.
• The rotation of CA Mineiro’s first eleven might disrupt their usual cohesion, potentially benefiting CA Paranaense’s control of the game in the opposition’s half.

Match Facts

• The most frequent scoreline when CA Paranaense PR hosts Atletico Mineiro MG is 1-0, occurring in 5 matches.
• The most common score between CA Paranaense PR and Atletico Mineiro MG is 1-0, with 9 matches ending this way.
• In the last 20 home games for CA Paranaense PR against Atletico Mineiro MG, CA Paranaense PR has won 9, drawn 3, and lost 8, with a goal tally of 21-19 in their favor.
• Across the 41 encounters, CA Paranaense PR has 18 victories, 4 draws, and 19 defeats against Atletico Mineiro MG, with Atletico Mineiro MG leading the goal difference 55-44.
• Last season, the matches ended 1-1 at CA Paranaense PR’s home and 2-1 in favor of Atletico Mineiro MG at their home.
• CA Paranaense PR scores 26% of their goals between the 31st and 45th minutes.
• CA Paranaense PR scores just 3% of their goals in the opening 15 minutes, the lowest in the league.
• Atletico Mineiro MG scores 29% of their goals between the 31st and 45th minutes.
• Atletico Mineiro MG is winless in their last 5 games.
• Atletico Mineiro MG has not secured a victory in their last 8 away matches.
• CA Paranaense PR failed to score in 3 of their 15 home games this season in Brasileiro Serie A.
• Atletico Mineiro MG hasn’t scored in 5 of their 15 away matches in the current Brasileiro Serie A season.
• Julimar is the leading scorer for CA Paranaense PR with 6 goals, while Hulk has netted 10 times for Atletico Mineiro MG.
• Mateo Gamarra holds the most yellow cards for CA Paranaense PR with 7, and Bruno Fuchs has the same number for Atletico Mineiro MG.
• CA Paranaense PR wins the first half in 36% of matches, compared to Atletico Mineiro MG’s 34%.
• CA Paranaense PR wins 36% of halftimes, while Atletico Mineiro MG wins 34% of the time.
• Their most recent matchup concluded in a 1-1 draw.
• When leading 1-0 at home, CA Paranaense PR wins 85% of matches.
• Atletico Mineiro MG wins 80% of their matches when leading 0-1 away.
• CA Paranaense PR manages a victory in 16% of matches when trailing 0-1 at home.
• Atletico Mineiro MG secures a win in 14% of away matches when down 1-0.
• In the Brasileiro Serie A, Atletico Mineiro MG has outperformed CA Paranaense PR.
• Atletico Mineiro MG’s performance over the last 5 matches has been better than CA Paranaense PR’s.
• In their last 5 meetings, both CA Paranaense PR and Atletico Mineiro MG have 2 wins, with 1 draw.
• Atletico Mineiro MG has only lost 1 of their last 5 Brasileiro Serie A games against CA Paranaense PR.
• CA Paranaense PR has won just once in their previous 5 Brasileiro Serie A games against Atletico Mineiro MG.
• On average, CA Paranaense PR and Atletico Mineiro MG each score 1.6 goals against one another per match.
• Meetings between CA Paranaense PR and Atletico Mineiro MG average 3.2 goals total.
• The average first-half goals in clashes between CA Paranaense PR and Atletico Mineiro MG is 1.
• Neither team has won their last Brasileiro Serie A match.
• Both teams lost their most recent game.
• CA Paranaense PR averages 1.77 goals at home, while Atletico Mineiro MG averages 1.26 goals away.
• Atletico Mineiro MG has suffered 3 consecutive defeats.
• CA Paranaense PR’s last 5 match performances have been superior to Atletico Mineiro MG’s.
• Atletico Mineiro MG is on a streak of 2 games without scoring.