Our Athletico Paranaense vs Cruzeiro Prediction: 1-1
Athletico Paranaense vs Cruzeiro in the Brazil Serie A is scheduled for an 22:30 GMT kick-off on Wednesday March 18, 2026. Our forecast favors a 1-1 draw, with both sides expected to find the net, making BTTS a highly probable scenario.
Our prediction is supported by key Athletico Paranaense vs Cruzeiro stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Athletico Paranaense's Last Match – Bragantino vs Athletico Paranaense
Athletico Paranaense will seek to go one better this time following a 1-1 Brazil Serie A share of the spoils with Bragantino on February 25. In that match, Athletico Paranaense recorded 59% possession, firing 10 shots at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bragantino | 41% | 6 (3) | 0.63 | 34 |
 Athletico Paranaense | 59% | 10 (6) | 1.07 | 54 |
Cruzeiro's Last Match – Cruzeiro vs Atletico Mineiro
Cruzeiro must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 1-0 Brazil Campeonato Mineiro victory over Atletico Mineiro in their last outing. In that match, Cruzeiro recorded 49% possession, attempting 8 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cruzeiro | 49% | 8 (4) | 0.44 | 33 |
 Atletico Mineiro | 51% | 3 (0) | 0.12 | 24 |
Athletico Paranaense vs Cruzeiro Stats
Key Stats
| Athletico Paranaense | Cruzeiro | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.75 | Attacking Strength | 0.73 |
| 0.83 | Defence Strength | 1 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Athletico Paranaense are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Cruzeiro average 1.3 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.