Such is the tight nature of the current Brazilian Serie A rankings, the teams featured in our Atlético Paranaense vs Cruzeiro preview could conceivably swap positions in the table come the final whistle on Thursday, despite them occupying 14th and 7th place respectively. The Arena da Baixada stadium should be rocking for the visit of Cruzeiro, who have won just once on the road this season. Atl. PR supporters will be keen for their players to raise their game and improve their underwhelming points return in their home city.

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Match Preview

Ahead of our Atlético Paranaense vs Cruzeiro betting tips and match breakdown, the home side are on a four game winless streak. Atlético PR have actually fared a little better away from their home patch this season, collecting eight points on the road compared to seven at the Arena da Baixada.

• Gremio 4-0 Atl. PR.
• Sport Recife 1-0 Atl. PR.
• Atl. PR 2-3 Santos.
• Chapecoense 1-1 Atl. PR.

Before we tell you our Atlético Paranaense vs Cruzeiro predictions below, our analysis shows that the away side have a real weakness on their travels. One win from six away trips isn’t good enough for a team with Cruzeiro’s lofty ambitions. Last week’s win over Palmeiras meant it was just one defeat in four for manager Mano Menezes.

• Cruz. 2-0 Cortiba.
• Palmeiras 3-3 Cruz.
• Atletico Mineiro 3-1 Cruz.
• Cruz.3-1 Palmeiras.

Atlético Paranaense vs Cruzeiro Prediction and Betting Advice

Our Atlético Paranaense vs Cruzeiro picks are influenced by the fact that both our featured clubs are struggling for goals this season. Atl. PR’s leading scorer this season is defender Sidcley, who has plundered three goals from the back, while veteran midfielder Thiago Neves is Cruzeiro’s leading man with five goals so far. Those figures shine a light on two underperforming sets of attacking players. That tells us Thursday’s Brazilian Serie A game is likely to be a low scoring one and I think the sides will have to settle for a point each.

Our Tip

Tip: Draw - 12/5 - Bet365