The Serie B meeting at Ligga Arena on Saturday will see home side Atletico PR taking on opponents Athletic Club.
For all of our match predictions, pre-game poll and statistics for Atletico PR v Athletic Club, scroll down including the latest game odds.
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Atletico PR
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Atletico PR will be hoping to bounce back here following a 2-1 Serie B losing effort in their last game against Vila Nova.
In that game, Atletico PR managed 61% possession and 8 attempts on goal with 2 of them on target. The only player on the scoresheet for Atletico PR was Bruno Zapelli (77'). Vila Nova had 15 attempts at goal with 7 of them on target. Bernardo Schappo (13') scored for Vila Nova.
João Correia's Atletico PR have celebrated scoring 6 times in their past six outings. The corresponding tally of goals that have been scored against them in those fixtures is 9.
Athletic Club
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Since a loss in their previous game against Grêmio Novorizontino in Serie B competition, Athletic Club will be hoping to turn things around here.
In that game, Athletic Club managed 55% possession and 13 attempts at goal with 4 of them on target. On the other side, Gremio Novorizontino had 10 shots on goal with 4 on target. Nathan Fogaça (56') and Óscar Ruiz (67') scored for Grêmio Novorizontino.
The trend of at least one side getting a clean sheet in games featuring Athletic Club has become evident recently. Looking at their last 6 meetings reveals that this has occurred 5 times. During these clashes, opposing sides have managed a goal aggregate of 9 and Athletic Club have scored 5. Let’s see if that trend can be continued on in this game.
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Team News: Atletico PR
It’s a low absenteeism rate, with just one fitness concern for the Atletico PR gaffer João Correia to contend with thanks to an otherwise robust group of players. Julimar (Inflammation of ligaments in the knee) is sidelined.
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Prediction
We’re thinking that Atletico PR certainly have the ability to score at least once when they line up against Athletic Club, who could well struggle to score.
We’re therefore expecting to see a pretty comfortable 2-0 victory for Atletico PR come full-time.
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⚽️ What are the top odds for the game?
Looking at the bookies’ prices in the win-draw-win market, the win for Atletico PR is available for 1.5, a wager on a draw is 3.75 and staking on victory for Athletic Club can get you 6.5. These are the most competitive returns being offered at the moment.
Andre Moura,
19:05 20/05/2025
Odds correct at time of publishing. All odds subject to change.
🏟️ Team Focus:
Atletico PR
Formed: 1924
Stadium: Ligga Arena (42,372)
Captain: Léo Pelé
Chairman: Mário Celso Petraglia
Manager: João Correia
Competitions: Serie B position 13, Copa do Brasil (Third Round)