Athletico PR vs Cruzeiro Predictions

Athletico PR vs Cruzeiro is scheduled for kick off on 18 March, at 22:30. The game is set to take place at Estádio Mário Celso Petraglia, with Rodrigo Jose Pereira de Lima officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting with Athletico PR currently holding the 4th position in the table 6 points ahead of Cruzeiro. Athletico PR have won 2 Brazilian Serie A matches against Cruzeiro out of the last 3 they have played. After their recent victory against Mirassol, Athletico PR is determined to keep their momentum going. Athletico PR have won 7 of their last 10 Brazilian Serie A matches at Estádio Mário Celso Petraglia. Cruzeiro's away record stands at 2 victories from 8 games. Following a draw in their last match against Fluminense in the Brazilian Serie A, Cruzeiro is aiming to secure a win against Athletico PR.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Athletico PR have scored over 1.5 goals in 67% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 72% of games. Their total stands at 24 goals and 87 shots on target this Brazilian Serie A season. Meanwhile, Cruzeiro have scored 24 goals with 85 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 89% of matches but conceded in 78% of games.

In their last 3 head-to-head clashes, Athletico PR scored 5 goals while Cruzeiro scored 3 goals. Their last match on 18 March 2026 ended in 2-1 to Athletico PR.