Athletico Paranaense host Fortaleza at the Arena da Baixada in Brazil's Serie A on Sunday, with both sides starting their seasons strongly.Athletico Paranaense are currently second in the table, two points behind Red Bull Bragantino, with a game in hand. Antonio Oliveira's side will be going into the game off the back of a 4-1 win against Fluminense last time out. Paranaense have a great chance of going top of the table with a win against Fortaleza on Sunday.Fortaleza, currently fourth in the table, are only one point behind Paranaense. Juan Pablo Vojvoda's side will go into the game off the back of a 3-2 win against Chapecoense last time out. A win this weekend could potentially see them go top of the table as well.🏆 Campeonato Brasileiro#⃣ CAPxFOR🆚 Athletico Paranaense🏟 Arena da Baixada⏰ 19h🎥 TNT Sports🎙 Radio Leão 100#VamosFortaleza #Fortaleza #CampeonatoBrasileiro pic.twitter.com/OV5kUQKemZ— Fortaleza Esporte Clube ⭐️ (@FortalezaEC) July 3, 2021This is a huge game in terms of the league standings. With both teams enjoying strong starts to the season, this has the potential to be an exciting matchup.Also Read: Fabrizio Romano's Transfer Roundup: Updates on Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi's futures, Arsenal active in the transfer market and moreAthletico Paranaense vs Fortaleza Head-to-HeadParanaense have dominated their recent head-to-head record against Fortaleza and are unbeaten in their last five meetings, winning four of them.Paranaense came away as 2-1 winners the last time the two sides met back in November last year. Second-half goals from Carlos Eduardo and Renato Kayzer were enough to secure all three points for Paranaense, after Bergson gave Fortaleza the lead in the first half.Athletico Paranaense Form Guide: W-W-L-D-WFortaleza Form Guide: D-D-L-D-WAthletico Paranaense vs Fortaleza Team NewsNikao scored on his return to the squad last time outAthletico ParanaenseAthletico Paranaense have no new injury worries following their 4-1 win against Fluminense last time out.Halter has been ruled out for the season after suffering a foot injury back in May.Injured: HalterDoubtful: NoneSuspended: NoneFortalezaJuan Quintero will miss Sunday's game due to suspension. Apart from that, Fortaleza have no new injury worries following their 3-2 win against Chapecoense last time out.Gustavo Blanco and Jussa are still unavailable due to injury, while Isaque tested positive for COVID-19 last month and still has not been cleared to play.Injured: Gustavo Blanco, JussaDoubtful: NoneSuspended: Juan QuinteroCOVID-19: IsaqueAthletico Paranaense vs Fortaleza Predicted XIRubro-Negro encerrou, na noite de hoje, a preparação para enfrentar o Fortaleza. Partida acontece neste sábado (3), às 19h, no Caldeirão.Confira os detalhes:🔗 https://t.co/ZuFTIjpdZQ📷 José Tramontin/athletico.com.br#VamosFuracão #CAPxFOR pic.twitter.com/IpIdtmkjRl— Athletico Paranaense (@AthleticoPR) July 3, 2021Athletico Paranaense Predicted XI (5-4-1): Adebar Santos; Abner, Ivaldo, Thiago Heleno, Pedro Henrique, Khellven; Vitinho, Christian Cardoso, Richard, David Terans; MatheusFortaleza Predicted XI (3-4-3): Felipe Alves; Titi, Marcelo Conceicao, Tinga; Lucas Crispim, Ederson, Felipe, Yago Pikachu; David, Robson, RomarinhoAthletico Paranaense vs Fortaleza PredictionWith both teams having strong seasons so far, it's hard to pick a winner in this game.We predict a tight game with Athletico Paranaense coming away with victory.Prediction: Athletico Paranaense 2-1 FortalezaHelp us improve our previews and prediction section. Take a 30-second survey now.