The visitors must take the three points! Cuiaba vs Atletico Paranaense Prediction
One of the matches of the 20th round of the Brazilian Serie A will be played on Monday at the "Pantanal Arena," where the local club Cuiabá will host Atlético Paranaense. Here is the prediction for this match from the Dailysports expert team.
Cuiaba
The "Golden Ones" had a terrible start to the current Serie A season and are currently in 16th place in the standings. In 17 matches, Cuiabá has managed only four wins, losing eight times. As a result, with 17 points, the "Golden Ones" are only two points ahead of Grêmio, who are in the relegation zone.
At home, Cuiabá has played nine matches, winning only one and losing five. In particular, in the last round, the team hosted Fluminense, and the match ended with a 0-1 victory for the guests. Overall, in the last five rounds, Cuiabá has won only one match.
Atletico Paranaense
In contrast, the "Red-and-Blacks" started the current championship impressively but have dropped points in three of their last four rounds. Consequently, this has led Atlético to fall to the eighth spot in the Brazilian Serie A standings. In 17 matches, Atlético Paranaense has recorded seven wins and six losses. Juan Carlos Osorio's team is already 15 points behind the Serie A leaders, Botafogo.
In the last round, Atlético Paranaense played an away match against Bragantino, losing 0-1. Before that, the "Red-and-Blacks" lost at home to Bahia and São Paulo. In nine away matches, Atlético Paranaense has secured only three wins, losing four times.
Interesting Facts About the Match and Head-to-Head History
- In the first-round match, Atlético Paranaense thrashed Cuiabá 4-0.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet played in only one of the last five matches.
- The "Total Over 2.5" bet played in three of the last five matches.
Cuiaba vs Atletico Paranaense Prediction
The visitors have noticeably faltered in recent rounds, which is why the odds for an Atlético win are quite favorable at 2.73. In their home match, the "Red-and-Blacks" decisively outclassed their opponent. Therefore, it seems prudent to bet on "Atlético Paranaense to Win with a Handicap (0)" at odds of 1.93.
