Cruzeiro vs Athletico-PR | Prediction | Brazil Serie A | 06/09

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06 Sept 2026 15:00

The kick off for the match between Cruzeiro and Athletico-PR will take place at 20:00 (UK time) - Sunday, 09/06 - at the Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto (Mineirão). This clash of the 2026 Brazil Serie A looks very promising!

Before placing your bets on this match, check out the full analysis, including predictions for Cruzeiro Esporte Clube vs Club Athletico Paranaense. We also highlight the most interesting odds and markets with a high chance of winning. Providing today’s best free tip to help you make informed and profitable betting decisions.

APWin predictions for Cruzeiro vs Athletico-PR

With odds already released by major bookmakers, our experts have crunched the numbers and dissected the key match data. Find our value-packed prediction for this encounter below:

Double Chance: Cruzeiro or Draw

Market: Double Chance: Cruzeiro or Draw · @ 1.20

1.20

Confidence

75%

Last updated: 06-09-2026

After a thorough assessment of the primary betting markets, APWin analysts have identified bets with strong value potential.

Our prediction is: under 9.5 corners

After scanning the different markets for Cruzeiro vs Athletico-PR, we find that under 9.5 corners is the most eye-catching bet based on the playing profile of the two sides.

We don't foresee much free-flowing attacking football from the two teams, which will greatly reduce the chances of them winning the 10 total corners required to sink this bet.

Cruzeiro Preview

Cruzeiro has played 25 matches in the Brazil Serie A so far, with 11 wins, 6 draws, and 8 losses. This results in an average of 1.56 points per match.

In the 2026 season, the team has recorded 24 wins, 12 draws, and 14 losses. Cruzeiro's attack has scored 70 goals, 35 of them in the league, which gives an average of 1.4 goals per league match and 1.4 goals per match across the entire season.

Kaio Jorge is the team’s top scorer with 7 goals, while Fagner leads the team in assists with 4. Defensively, Raposa has conceded 36 goals in the league (an average of 1.44) and 55 goals throughout the entire season (an average of 1.1 over 50 matches).

Athletico-PR preview

In 25 Brazil Serie A matches, Athletico-PR has recorded 13 wins, 6 draws, and 6 losses, with an average of 1.8 points per game.

In the 2026 season, the team has 19 wins in 39 matches. The team has scored 59 goals, 37 of them in the Brazil Serie A (an average of 1.48 goals per match), with Kevin Stiven Viveros Rodallega being the team's top scorer with 17 goals and Gastón Américo Benavídez providing 5 assists.

Defensively, Furacão has conceded 25 goals in the league and 39 in the 2026 season overall, resulting in an average of 1 goals conceded per match.

Head to head: Cruzeiro vs Athletico-PR

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Cruzeiro

Home

LLDWL
VS

Athletico-PR

Away

DWDWL

Points & Results

  • 1.56
    PPG
    1.80
  • 44%
    Wins
    52%
  • 52%
    First to Score
    52%

Goals Scored & Conceded

  • 1.40
    Scored/game
    1.48
  • 1.44
    Conceded/game
    1
  • 1.59
    xG
    1.37
  • 1.32
    xGA
    1.31

Trends

  • 68%
    Both Score
    52%
  • 20%
    Clean Sheet
    32%
  • 16%
    Failed to Score
    24%

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Published: 3 Sept 2026
Updated: 20 Oct 2026
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