Cruzeiro vs Athletico PR Predictions

Cruzeiro vs Athletico PR is scheduled for kick off on 05 September. The game is set to take place at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto. This match is bound to be interesting looking at the current form of Cruzeiro and Athletico PR. Cruzeiro have lost 2 Brazilian Serie A matches to Athletico PR out of the last 3 they have played. After their recent draw with Corinthians, Cruzeiro aims to claim a win. Cruzeiro have won 5 of their last 12 Brazilian Serie A matches at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto. Athletico PR's away record stands at 4 victories from 11 games. Following a draw in their last match against Bragantino in the Brazilian Serie A, Athletico PR is aiming to secure a win against Cruzeiro.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Cruzeiro have scored over 1.5 goals in 83% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 78% of games. Their total stands at 30 goals and 109 shots on target this Brazilian Serie A season. Meanwhile, Athletico PR have scored 31 goals with 105 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 70% of matches but conceded in 65% of games.

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