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2 - 1
HT: 2 - 0
Wednesday 18 March
Cruzeiro

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Away
Athletico-PRTimelineCruzeiro
1st Half
Mendoza S.
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1'
Viveros K.(Penalty)
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10'
Matheus Henrique
19'
Arroyo K.
44'
Julimar
45+2'
2nd Half
WandersonOut: Japa
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55'
Arthur Dias
56'
Arroyo K. (Kaiki)
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58'
ChiquetiOut: Julimar
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62'
JadsonOut: Portilla J.
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62'
LeozinhoOut: Dudu Kogitzki
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76'
ChicoOut: Villarreal N.
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78'
Rhuan GabrielOut: Christian
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78'
BruninhoOut: Mendoza S.
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78'
Lucas Silva
85'
Kaua MoraesOut: William Furtado
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88'
Lelis R.Out: Lucas Silva
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88'

Top stats

1.20Expected goals (xG)1.23
49%Ball possession51%
8Total shots11
4Shots on target2
2Big chances2
4Corner kicks6
82% (322/391)Passes85% (350/411)
2Yellow cards3

Shots

1.20Expected goals (xG)1.23
1.25xG on target (xGOT)0.58
8Total shots11
4Shots on target2
3Shots off target6
1Blocked shots3
7Shots inside the box5
1Shots outside the box6
1Hit the woodwork0

Attack

2Big chances2
4Corner kicks6
15Touches in opposition box10
0Accurate through passes0
1Offsides2
20Free kicks26

Passes

82% (322/391)Passes85% (350/411)
58% (38/66)Long passes50% (21/42)
70% (71/102)Passes in final third72% (71/98)
19% (4/21)Crosses0% (0/16)
0.37Expected assists (xA)0.56
20Throw ins13

Defense

26Fouls20
73% (11/15)Tackles58% (7/12)
48Duels won51
19Clearances23
11Interceptions11
1Errors leading to shot0
0Errors leading to goal0

Goalkeeping

1Goalkeeper saves2
0.58xGOT faced1.25
-0.42Goals prevented-0.75
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AI Prediction
verified Very High Confidence
12.19
X3.21
23.35

Recommended Bet

Home Win
Stake: High (10/10)
100
Opp. Value

Key Factors

⚠️ Using limited statistical data
Attack Quality: Home 38% on target vs Away 30% on target
Standings: Home GD +0 (7pts) vs Away GD -7 (3pts)
Sofascore Stats: Home superiority - Best: Defense (+21), Possession (+24)

donut_small Win Probabilities

75%
14%
11%
Athletico-PR
Draw
Cruzeiro

Match Preview

Atlético PR will be facing off against Cruzeiro in a Brasileiro Serie A encounter scheduled for March 18, 2026, at Ligga Arena.

Currently positioned 10th in the league standings with 7 points, Atlético PR will take on 19th-placed Cruzeiro, who has 3 points to their name.

Atlético PR has struggled at home, losing 50% of their last 6 matches, while Cruzeiro has shown promise with 3 wins in their recent 6 fixtures.

In their past encounters, Atlético PR has managed to secure 3 draws in the last 6 head-to-head matches against Cruzeiro across all leagues.

As both teams aim to solidify their positions and gather crucial points, the clash at Ligga Arena promises to be a competitive battle between Atlético PR and Cruzeiro.

Prediction: Atlético PR to win by 2-1

compareTeam Comparison

Based on 5 / 6 matches
Athletico-PRvsCruzeiro

radarTeam Profile

Athletico-PR
Cruzeiro
AttackDefensePossessionEfficiencyCreativityDiscipline
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47Attack38
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42Defense21
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37Possession61
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54Efficiency45
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43Creativity28
gavel
30Discipline37

sports_soccerGoals & Scoring

6Goals Scored7
6Goals Conceded14
1Clean Sheets0
17Big Chances10
13Big Chances Missed6
1Penalty Goals1

gps_fixedShooting

60Total Shots89
20Shots on Target25

swap_horizPassing & Possession

44.6%Avg Possession55.0%
1,638Total Passes2,643
80.1%Pass Accuracy85.8%

shieldDefending

58Tackles75
43Interceptions57
18Saves17
47.4%Duels Won52.6%

gavelDiscipline

66Fouls68
10Yellow Cards13
1Red Cards1
7Offsides8

analyticsOther

25Corners36
28Successful Dribbles39
0Errors Leading to Goal3
6.76Avg Rating6.68

League Standings Context

For Athletico-PR

PosTeamPWDLPts
9RB Bragantino62228
10Atlético PR52127
11Vitória52127

For Cruzeiro

PosTeamPWDLPts
18Remo PA60333
19Cruzeiro60333
20Internacional60242

Advanced Stats (Avg per match)

48.3/ 85.7
Dangerous Attacks
45.9/ 103.9
38.0%
Shots on Target
30.0%
12.4
Total Shots
16.3
49.0%
Possession
59.0%

Team Performance (Avg)

1.7
Goals Scored / Match
1.5
1.1
Goals Conceded / Match
1.3

Head-to-Head Summary

2
Athletico-PR Wins
33%
3
Draws
50%
1
Cruzeiro Wins
17%
Total H2H Matches: 6

Recent Form Stats

MarketAthletico-PRCruzeiro
Over 1.5 Goals
73%11/15
87%13/15
Over 2.5 Goals
53%8/15
67%10/15
Both Teams to Score
60%9/15
60%9/15
* Based on last 15 matches

Past Matches

Last 6: Athletico-PR

BrP
Atlético PR
0 - 1
Londrina
Br1
Atlético PR
0 - 1
Corinthians
Br1
Atlético PR
2 - 1
Santos
BrP
Atlético PR
5 - 0
Foz do Iguaçu PR
BrP
Atlético PR
4 - 1
Aruko Sports
BrP
Atlético PR
0 - 1
Coritiba

Home Games: Athletico-PR

BrP
Atlético PR
0 - 1
Londrina
Br1
Atlético PR
0 - 1
Corinthians
Br1
Atlético PR
2 - 1
Santos
BrP
Atlético PR
5 - 0
Foz do Iguaçu PR
BrP
Atlético PR
4 - 1
Aruko Sports
BrP
Atlético PR
0 - 1
Coritiba

Last 6: Cruzeiro

Br1
Flamengo
2 - 0
Cruzeiro
BrM
Pouso Alegre
1 - 2
Cruzeiro
BrM
URT MG
1 - 2
Cruzeiro
Br1
Mirassol SP
2 - 2
Cruzeiro
BrM
Betim
0 - 1
Cruzeiro
Br1
Botafogo
4 - 0
Cruzeiro

Away Games: Cruzeiro

Br1
Flamengo
2 - 0
Cruzeiro
BrM
Pouso Alegre
1 - 2
Cruzeiro
BrM
URT MG
1 - 2
Cruzeiro
Br1
Mirassol SP
2 - 2
Cruzeiro
BrM
Betim
0 - 1
Cruzeiro
Br1
Botafogo
4 - 0
Cruzeiro

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