Cuiaba vs Athletico Paranaense Prediction and Betting Tips

Cuiaba and Athletico Paranaense return to action in the Brasileiro Serie A when they square off at the Arena Pantanal on Sunday (July 28). Martin Varini’s men will looking to complete the double over the hosts following a 4-0 victory in April’s season opener.

Cuiaba were dumped out of the Copa Sudamericana on Thursday following a 2-1 loss to Palestino in a 3-2 aggregate defeat in the knockout stage playoff. Petit’s side now turn their attention to the Serie A, where they have won one of their last seven matches, losing twice, since June.

With 17 points from 17 matches, Cuiaba are 16th in the league but could move into 13th place with all three points.

Meanwhile, having held on for a 1-1 draw in last week’s first leg, Athletico picked up a 2-1 victory over Cerro Porteno in the return on Thursday to secure a 3-2 aggregate victory and reach the Copa Sudamericana Round of 16.

Varini will hope their midweek victory can serve as a catalyst for a good run of form in the league, where his side has lost three of their last four matches this month.

Athletico have picked up 25 points from 17 Serie A matches this season to sit eighth in the table, level on points with Red Bull Bragantino and Atletico Minerio.

Cuiaba vs Athletico Paranaense Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Athletico have four wins from their last seven meetings with Cuaiba, losing two.
Paranaense have won twice in seven away matches across competitions, losing three, since June.
Cuiaba are winless in five home games across competitions, losing three, since a 5-0 victory over Fortaleza on June 16.

Cuiaba vs Athletico Paranaense Prediction

Cuiaba and Athletico have struggled to grind out results recently and will head into the weekend in search of a pick-me-up. However, expect both sides to cancel out each other out and settle for a share of the spoils.

Prediction: Cuiaba 1-1 Athletico

Cuiaba vs Athletico Paranaense Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Draw

Tip 2: Both sides to score - Yes (Both sides have scored in seven of Cuiaba’s last eight matches.)

Tip 3: Over 4.5 cards - Yes (There have been at least five bookings in five of their last six meetings.)

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