Cruzeiro vs Athletico PR betting tip 2024 - Picks and Predictions for the Serie A match on June 26th, 2024

A Serie A match between Cruzeiro and Athletico PR will hold on June 26th, 2024, Wednesday at 22:00h (UTC), in Brazil, check the Cruzeiro vs Athletico PR betting tip 2024 to win with your bets.

Stadium and City where Cruzeiro vs Athletico PR will occur

The game takes place in the mythical Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto stadium, in the city of Belo Horizonte, with a capacity for 62000 spectators, who hope to help the team to surprise in this match.

Where to follow the live game

Take the opportunity to check out the match live in Betarena, bringing much information to your bets, including statistics, events and odds.

Introduction to the Cruzeiro vs Athletico PR betting tip 2024

Despite the season change, the Serie A has not changed much regarding goals. Today's average goals in the competition are still similar to what was seen in the tournament's last edition. The current mark is 2.42 goals per game, which is very close to the 2.49 goals per game of the last championship.

Cruzeiro last match

In the last match played, Cruzeiro met Fluminense, in a match valid for the Serie A. The match ended in a win by 2-0. The coach F. Seabra's on that occasion lined the team up with a 4-3-2-1 formation.

This positive result confirmed their favoritism before the game, which had odds of 1.75.

A key player in the victory Cruzeiro, Matheus Pereira was one of the few athletes who achieved any individual prominence in the contest. In a performance without much inspiration from the team, he helped a lot for a positive result.

Athletico PR last match

On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a draw in the last round. In a dispute valid for Serie A, Athletico PR, who used a 4-2-3-1 formation, faced the Botafogo team with a final score of 1-1.

The draw (odd 3.20) turned out to be a good result, taking into account that the favoritism was on the other team's side.

Cruzeiro vs Athletico PR h2h

Last time these teams faced each other, Cruzeiro occupied 14th place in Serie A and, team Athletico PR the 8th place. Cruzeiro entered the field with the tactic 4-3-2-1, while Athletico PR arranged their formation in a 3-4-2-1.

Their last Serie A game of 2023 season which took place on 30-11-2023 game ended in a staggering 1-1 draw.

Last time a draw between these teams, what to expect now?

The Cruzeiro team in the last five matches has achieved more regular results, with a total of 3 wins, compared to the Athletico PR team, which won only 1 game.

Teams each aiming for their goals using their strengths.

Cruzeiro

Serie A leaderboard now

The Cruzeiro team with 17 points currently occupies the 7th place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the CONMEBOL Libertadores Qualifiers, with a campaign of 5 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses.

Internacional ranks just above, occupying 6th place in the 12th round, with the same number of points.

Cruzeiro analysis

Cruzeiro after 11 rounds shows a very good goal quotient: in fact, it has scored 12 goals and conceded only 10 to opponents.

Cruzeiro, with a ball possession of 47.78% per game on average, is not the team that imposes its game, and rather prefers a tactic devoted to waiting and counterattacks. However, in the match against Athletico PR of 2024 they will have to do something more, try to maintain possession of the ball and attack the opponent's goal with more continuity.

Winning once as the visiting team, the team’s record of 4 wins, 0 losses, and 0 draws proves they are naturally stronger at home.

With a busy schedule, Cruzeiro may have difficulty maintaining its performance facing multiple games in a short period of time. Despite the odds predicting a balanced game with Cruzeiro and Athletico PR having odds for victory above 2, the team's busy schedule may be a decisive factor for the result.

Best goalscorer from Cruzeiro

Individually, the team's main offensive standout in the competition so far is Matheus Pereira. He has already scored 3 times this season and has helped Cruzeiro come away with the positive result on several occasions.

Historical data Cruzeiro

With 4 titles won in the history of the tournament, one of the leading names in the competition is the Cruzeiro team. The record of the team will impact the final outcome of the game and it will not be the first time the team has managed to impress their rivals with a win at a time when they are in bad shape.

Athletico PR

Serie A leaderboard now

The Athletico PR team with 18 points currently occupies the 4th place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the CONMEBOL Libertadores, with a campaign of 5 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses.

Which means that, with no advantage related to points, the team is ahead the Bahia team closing in at the 5th place in the 12th round.

Athletico PR analysis

Athletico PR shows a very satisfactory ratio of goals scored to goals conceded. The team after 11 games has only conceded goals on 7 occasions, and has scored in 14.

The severity of Alexi Stival's coaching style is a crucial aspect to consider for this upcoming duel, specifically in an away game. The coach's close involvement with the team, especially during the most demanding moments, could have a significant impact.

As we approach the Regular Season, Athletico PR is gearing up for another gripping match. In the opening game, the team managed 4.6 shots on target, offering a glimpse into their offensive capabilities.

A team with great aspirations and abilities in the Serie A.

Athletico PR is a more offensive team than Cruzeiro, having 972 attacks vs. 884 from Cruzeiro, having scored 14 times, in comparison, Cruzeiro converted into goal 12 times.

Juggling a tight schedule with several games in a short timeframe, Athletico PR could find it challenging to perform at their best against Cruzeiro. Despite the odds pointing towards a closely fought contest, the team's busy schedule could be a crucial factor in determining the final result.

Increasingly more in tune with his teammates, Nikão, who arrived at the club this season, made another fine performance in the team's last game. The midfielder was very good in the game against Botafogo, being a key piece for Athletico PR.

Best goalscorer from Athletico PR

Individually, the team's most offensive player in the competition so far is Gonzalo Mastriani. He has scored 4 times in the current season and has helped Athletico PR come out with a positive result on several occasions.

Bet suggestions for this game:

Goals Top Betting Tips

In short, a much stronger team Athletico PR, better placed in the competition, that usually wins and doesn't concede goals, against an irregular Cruzeiro that has difficulty converting and that comes from a sequence of balanced performances.

Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Both Teams To Score - No market are quoted at 1.91.

It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Cruzeiro is Matheus Pereira, who has already scored 3 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Athletico PR is Gonzalo Mastriani, he has scored in 4 opportunities.

For those following the live game, it has been known that between 75-90 minutes is a period where most goals are scored making this a good time to bet.

Taking into consideration that Athletico PR scores an average of 0.8 goals per match when playing away, we should consider the under 2.5 betting market, especially because this team usually does not concede goals when playing out of their stadium.

Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 1.67.

Corners Top Betting Tips

There is an average of 5.36 corners per game, making this a good thing to note if one wishes to obtain good results in sports betting.

Cards Top Betting Tips

Cruzeiro has an average of 1.8 yellow cards per game over the 11 rounds, while Athletico PR has an average of 2.4. In other words, these teams together are averaging 4.64 yellow cards per match. Therefore, it might be a good option to bet on the 'Over 4.5 cards' option in this duel.

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