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Brazilian Serie A: Athletico Paranaense vs Atletico GO
Kickoff Time: 2024-11-21 03:30(HKT)
Source:REUTERS/Carla Carniel
Athletico Paranaense won 1-0 at home against Atletico MG in the last match, ending a two-game losing streak and showing signs of improvement. This season, Athletico Paranaense’s overall performance has declined. After 33 rounds of the league, the team has only achieved 10 wins, seven draws, and 16 losses, placing them 14th in the standings. Currently, they are only two points away from the qualification zone for the Copa Sudamericana, giving them a good chance to compete for a spot. Therefore, they still have strong motivation in the league. From a statistical perspective, Athletico Paranaense has scored 35 goals and conceded 41, with performances on both offense and defense being less than ideal. Fortunately, their away record is relatively decent, which has helped them secure several points.
Atletico GO drew 0-0 at home against RB Bragantino in the last match. In the last five league matches, the team has managed only one win, two draws, and two losses, showing a mediocre performance. After 33 rounds, Atletico GO has only achieved six wins, eight draws, and 19 losses, sitting at the bottom of the standings. They are currently 11 points away from the safe zone, making their hopes of avoiding relegation quite slim. Statistically, Atletico GO has scored 24 goals and conceded 50, indicating not only a lack of attacking power but also a very weak defense. Additionally, Atletico GO is a typical “away team,” having only recorded two wins, three draws, and 11 losses in their 16 away matches so far, and they are currently in a low point with 10 consecutive away losses.
Athletico Paranaense clearly has a stronger overall strength compared to Atletico GO, and they also hold a significant advantage in head-to-head matchups, having remained unbeaten in their last 10 encounters with Atletico GO. Given Atletico GO’s poor away performance, it is difficult to have high hopes for them. Therefore, it is reasonable to expect Athletico Paranaense, who has the historical advantage, to secure all three points in this match.
Athletico Paranaense’s Last 5 Games: WLLWL
24-11-17 Athletico Paranaense 1-0 Atletico MG
24-11-10 Sao Paulo 2-1 Athletico Paranaense
24-11-03 Athletico Paranaense 1-2 Vitoria
24-10-27 Athletico Paranaense 3-0 Cruzeiro
24-10-23 Fluminense 1-0 Athletico Paranaense
Atletico GO’s Last 5 Games: DWLDL
24-11-17 Atletico GO 0-0 RB Bragantino
24-11-10 Atletico GO 1-0 Atletico MG
24-11-03 Gremio 3-1 Atletico GO
24-10-27 Atletico GO 0-0 Cuiaba
24-10-23 Criciuma 2-0 Atletico GO
Head To Head Record:
24-07-08 Atletico GO 1-2 Athletico Paranaense
22-11-10 Atletico GO 1-1 Athletico Paranaense
22-07-21 Athletico Paranaense 4-1 Atletico GO
21-10-07 Atletico GO 0-2 Athletico Paranaense
21-08-05 Atletico GO 2-2 Athletico Paranaense
Prediction: Athletico Paranaense to win