Cruzeiro vs Atlético Paranaense prediction and betting tips - June 27, 2024
The 12th round match of the Brazilian Championship between Cruzeiro and Atlético Paranaense will take place on Thursday at the Mineirão Stadium in Belo Horizonte. Here is a forecast for this match from the team of experts at Dailysports.
Cruzeiro
The "Blues" have made a strong start in the new Serie A season and currently sit in eighth place in the standings with 17 points, trailing league leaders Flamengo by seven points. Additionally, Cruzeiro has a game in hand. In their last outing, Cruzeiro suffered a 1-4 defeat away to Bahia, ending a three-match unbeaten run comprising two wins and a draw. At home, Cruzeiro has been perfect, winning all four of their matches.
Atlético Paranaense
The "Red-and-Blacks" began the current championship impressively, but recent matches have seen them slip, now occupying fifth place in the Serie A table. In 11 matches, Atlético Paranaense has recorded five victories and two losses, sitting five points behind league leaders Flamengo. In their last match, Atlético Paranaense drew 1-1 at home against Corinthians, marking their third consecutive draw. Over the last five matches, the team has secured only one win. Away from home, Atlético Paranaense has managed just one victory in five outings.
Interesting facts about the match and head-to-head history
- The last three encounters between these teams have ended in draws.
- Atlético Paranaense has not lost to Cruzeiro in five meetings, securing two victories.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet has only won in two of the last five matches between these teams.
Cruzeiro vs Atlético Paranaense prediction
Cruzeiro is a slight favorite in this match, which is not surprising given their home results. However, considering the quality of their opposition, it is safer to take "Cruzeiro to win with a handicap (0)" at odds of 1.63.
