Metropolitanos Athletico Paranaense betting prediction

The away team is currently in the 2^nd position, with 6 points won, after 2 wins and 1 loss. In the penultimate round, they have won a home match against Metropolitanos by (1‑0). In the last round, they have lost an away match against Melgar by (1‑0). This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 5 wins, 2 draws and 8 losses in away matches, with 12 goals scored and 14 conceded; against 9 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses at their stadium, with 22 goals scored and 13 conceded. In their last match, for the Paranaense 1, they got a home tie against Maringá by (2‑2). In the last 10 away matches Athletico Paranaense has won 3, tied 1 and lost 6. Their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches. In their away matches there is a tendency for few goals, since 15 of the last 32 matches have ended with Under 1,5 goals and 21 out of 32 have ended with Under 2,5 goals. In 15 matches, they have conceded the first goal 5 times and have only turned the score around in 1.

Needing to win, Athletico-PR visits Metropolitanos and has no alternative but to go after the opponent. The Brazilian club needs to maintain focus, seriousness and technical quality during the 90 minutes and should invest in a constant and fast attack to score the winning goal. In the defensive part, strong pressing and extra attention to the rival's attacks to avoid surprises.

Confirmed Lineup: Santos, Khellven, Thiago Heleno, Pedro Henrique, Abner, Jadson, Erick, Richard, Vitinho, Carlos Eduardo, Renato Kayzer.
Coach: L. Scolari.