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Atletico Paranaense vs Cruzeiro: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Wednesday, 18 March, 2026 17:30
No prediction data available for this match.
No betting tips available for this match.
Prediction League
2
Played
1
Wins
0
Draws
1
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1
(2 total)
xG
2.10
(4.2 total)
Shots per Match
15.5
(31 total)
Shots on Target
5
(32% acc)
Corners
8
(16 total)
Defense
Conceded
1
per match
xGa
0.40
per match
Clean Sheets
0
(0%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
14.5
(29 total)
Offsides
2
(4 total)
2
Played
1
Wins
1
Draws
0
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1
(2 total)
xG
1.10
(2.1 total)
Shots per Match
11.5
(23 total)
Shots on Target
4
(35% acc)
Corners
4
(8 total)
Defense
Conceded
0.5
per match
xGa
1.40
per match
Clean Sheets
1
(50%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.5
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
13.5
(27 total)
Offsides
1.5
(3 total)
4
Played
2
Wins
1
Draws
1
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1
(4 total)
xG
1.60
(6.3 total)
Shots per Match
13.5
(54 total)
Shots on Target
4.5
(33% acc)
Corners
6
(24 total)
Defense
Conceded
0.8
per match
xGa
0.90
per match
Clean Sheets
1
(25%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.8
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
14
(56 total)
Offsides
1.8
(7 total)
2
Played
0
Wins
1
Draws
1
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1
(2 total)
xG
0.80
(1.5 total)
Shots per Match
14
(28 total)
Shots on Target
3.5
(25% acc)
Corners
8
(16 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.5
per match
xGa
1.20
per match
Clean Sheets
0
(0%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.5
avg
Red Cards
0.5
(1 total)
Fouls
12
(24 total)
Offsides
1
(2 total)
3
Played
0
Wins
1
Draws
2
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
0.7
(2 total)
xG
1.20
(3.5 total)
Shots per Match
12.7
(38 total)
Shots on Target
4
(32% acc)
Corners
4.3
(13 total)
Defense
Conceded
2.7
per match
xGa
1.50
per match
Clean Sheets
0
(0%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
11.3
(34 total)
Offsides
2
(6 total)
5
Played
0
Wins
2
Draws
3
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
0.8
(4 total)
xG
1.00
(5.1 total)
Shots per Match
13.2
(66 total)
Shots on Target
3.8
(29% acc)
Corners
5.8
(29 total)
Defense
Conceded
2.2
per match
xGa
1.30
per match
Clean Sheets
0
(0%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.2
avg
Red Cards
0.2
(1 total)
Fouls
11.6
(58 total)
Offsides
1.6
(8 total)
Probable Scores Heatmap
xG: 1.12 vs 1.01
0
1
2
3
4
5
0
0:0
13.16%
⭐
0:1
12.33%
0:2
5.23%
0:3
1.53%
0:4
0.33%
0:5
0.06%
1
1:0
13.84%
🔥
⭐
1:1
13.18%
1:2
6.75%
1:3
2.2%
1:4
0.53%
1:5
0.1%
2
2:0
6.62%
2:1
7.6%
2:2
4.24%
2:3
1.54%
2:4
0.41%
2:5
0.09%
3
3:0
2.18%
3:1
2.79%
3:2
1.73%
3:3
0.7%
3:4
0.2%
3:5
0.05%
4
4:0
0.54%
4:1
0.76%
4:2
0.52%
4:3
0.23%
4:4
0.07%
4:5
0.02%
5
5:0
0.11%
5:1
0.16%
5:2
0.12%
5:3
0.06%
5:4
0.02%
5:5
0.01%
Hotspot:
1:0 (13.8%)
Total Boundaries:
0, 1, 2, 3, 4
Probability Distribution by Total Goals
Most Probable
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In this exciting Serie A BR 2026 matchup, Atletico Paranaense will take on Cruzeiro as part of the 2026 season in Serie A BR. This match is part of Matchweek 1 and will take place on 2026-03-18 at 2026-03-18 in the famous .
The referee for the game will be . Fans can expect an intense battle between the home team, Atletico Paranaense, and the visiting side, Cruzeiro. The scoreline predictions suggest Double chance : Atletico Paranaense or draw.
Kickoff Details:
Date: 2026-03-18
Time: 22:30
Location:
Stay tuned to see how the teams perform in this crucial game!
Value Bets and Betting Odds Comparison for Atletico Paranaense vs Cruzeiro Wednesday, Mar 18th, 2026 at 17:30 Football
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Trends for Atletico Paranaense vs Cruzeiro Football 18 Mar, 2026 17:30
🤖 AI Pattern Insights
Our model identified 1 recurring performance patterns influencing this matchup:
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Physical Battle Expected
High card rate in recent matches — expect aggressive, physical encounter with 4+ cards
Comprehensive betting trends for Atletico Paranaense vs Cruzeiro.
🏆 Match Winner — Atletico Paranaense @ 2.77 ✅ 
Atletico Paranaense
WonRecent
Atletico Paranaense have won their last 2 2 matches
2 / 2100%
UnbeatenRecent
Atletico Paranaense are unbeaten in their last 2 2 matches
2 / 2100%
Efficient ScoringRecent
Atletico Paranaense efficiently convert chances (high accuracy) in 2 of their last 2 Serie A BR matches
2 / 2100%
Cruzeiro
Not WinRecent
Cruzeiro have not won in 3 of their last 3 Serie A BR matches
3 / 3100%
💡Atletico Paranaense demonstrate superior form across all key metrics.
🎯 Over/Under 2.5 Goals — Over 2.5 @ 2.14 ⚠️
Cruzeiro1 TrendsOver 2.5 GoalsRecent
Over 2.5 goals in their last 3 Serie A BR matches
3 / 3100%
💡Offensive trends suggest potential for goals • Recent scoring patterns lean toward Over 2.5
🛡️ Double Chance — Atletico Paranaense Win or Draw @ 1.48 ✅
Atletico Paranaense
UnbeatenRecent
Atletico Paranaense are unbeaten in their last 2 2 matches
2 / 2100%
Undefeated at HTRecent
Atletico Paranaense are undefeated at half time in their last 2 2 matches
2 / 2100%
Cruzeiro
Not WinRecent
Cruzeiro have not won in 3 of their last 3 Serie A BR matches
3 / 3100%
💡Atletico Paranaense confirm their superiority through current form statistics.
⚡ Team Total Goals — Atletico Paranaense Over 1.5 Goals @ 2.66 ✅ 
Atletico Paranaense
Scored 1+Recent
Atletico Paranaense scored 1+ goals in their last 2 2 matches
2 / 2100%
First Half SpecialistsRecent
Atletico Paranaense score in first half in their last 2 2 matches
2 / 2100%
💡Atletico Paranaense's consistent scoring makes Over 1.5 a statistically sound pick.
🟨 Cards Over/Under
Atletico Paranaense1 Trends — avg 1.8 (-29% below league)Few CardsRecent
Atletico Paranaense receive 0-1 card in 2 of their last 2 Serie A BR matches
2 / 2100%
Cruzeiro1 Trends — avg 2.9 (+15% above league)Many CardsRecent
Cruzeiro receive 2+ cards in 3 of their last 3 Serie A BR matches
3 / 3100%
💡Atletico Paranaense disciplined play balances Cruzeiro aggression —
🚩 Corners Over/Under
Cruzeiro2 Trends — avg 5.1 (+2% above league)Many CornersRecent
Cruzeiro win 6+ corners in 2 of their last 2 Serie A BR matches
2 / 2100%
Corner DominanceRecent
Cruzeiro dominate corners (5+ and more than opponent) in 2 of their last 2 Serie A BR matches
2 / 2100%
💡Moderate corner environment -
🎯 Betting Analysis
Atletico Paranaense vs Cruzeiro
🔮 Main Prediction by Periods
🚀 Match Start: Cruzeiro is stronger in the first 15 minutes (6 vs 1).
⏰ First Half: Cruzeiro is stronger in the first half (9 vs 2).
🔄 Second Half: Cruzeiro is stronger in the second half (14 vs 1).
⚡ Final Stage: Cruzeiro is stronger in the final minutes (5 vs 1).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the home team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⏰ First Half: Cruzeiro is stronger in the first half (9 vs 2).
🔄 Second Half: Cruzeiro is stronger in the second half (14 vs 1).
⚡ Final Stage: Cruzeiro is stronger in the final minutes (5 vs 1).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the home team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⚔️ Team Comparison
🏠 Atletico Paranaense
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
4
Momentum
-0.06
Pressure
0.12
✈️ Cruzeiro
Early Strength
Strong
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.13
Pressure
0.13
⏰ Match Periods Analysis
📊 Periods Explanation:
Fast Start (0-15 min): Who starts the match better and scores in the first 15 minutes.
First Half (0-45 min): Overall team effectiveness in the first half.
Second Half (46-90 min): How teams play after the break.
Final Stage (76-90 min): Who is stronger in the final minutes of the match.
🏠 Atletico Paranaense - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
1
Avg. Goals per Match
0.25
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
2
Avg. Goals per Match
0.5
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
1
Avg. Goals per Match
0.25
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
1
Avg. Goals per Match
0.25
✈️ Cruzeiro - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
6
Avg. Goals per Match
0.3
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
9
Avg. Goals per Match
0.45
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
14
Avg. Goals per Match
0.7
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
5
Avg. Goals per Match
0.25
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Atletico Paranaense - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
0
Comeback Goals
0
Negative Sequences
0
Killer Goals
2
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
1
Late Pressure
1
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
1
Half-time Spurts
1
Second Half Starts
0
Late Surges
1
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
1
Late Conceded
1
✈️ Cruzeiro - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
4
Comeback Goals
4
Negative Sequences
1
Killer Goals
10
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
6
Late Pressure
5
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
6
Half-time Spurts
3
Second Half Starts
9
Late Surges
5
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
0
Late Conceded
4
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- 🚀 Away Fast Start: Cruzeiro often scores in the first 15 minutes (6 vs 1)
- First Goal Away: High probability of Cruzeiro scoring first
- ⏰ Away First Half: Cruzeiro is stronger in the first half (9 vs 2)
- First Half Result: Consider Cruzeiro to win the first half
- 🔄 Second Half Dominance: Cruzeiro shows superior performance after the break (14 vs 1 goals)
- Second Half Winner: High probability of Cruzeiro winning the second half
- ⚡ Final Stage Mastery: Cruzeiro excels in the closing minutes (5 vs 1 late goals)
- Last Goal Scorer: High probability of Cruzeiro scoring the final goal
- Late Goals Market: Consider bets on goals after 75th minute
- Overall Result: Atletico Paranaense has an advantage in the match
- Home Handicap: Consider Atletico Paranaense handicap
- Total Goals: Analyze team goal statistics
- Both Teams to Score: Consider defensive qualities of teams
📊 Factor Breakdown
💡 Factor Explanations:
Momentum: Team's ability to maintain and develop success. Shows how the team reacts to scored and conceded goals.
Pressure: Team's ability to create dangerous moments and score in important match moments.
Timing: Team's ability to score in specific periods of the match (start, end of half, etc.).
Defense: Defensive reliability in different periods of the match.
Momentum (Advantage)
Away +0.189
Pressure (Advantage)
Away +0.013
Timing (Advantage)
Away +0.02 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Away +0.083 (away team better)
📝 Detailed Summary
🏠 Home Team Analysis (Atletico Paranaense):
Momentum: Weak - team may lose concentration. Pressure: Moderate - team periodically creates danger. Defense: Reliable at the start of the match.
✈️ Away Team Analysis (Cruzeiro):
Momentum: Strong - team reacts well to changes in the match. Pressure: Moderate - team periodically creates danger. Defense: Reliable at the start of the match.
🎯 Final Betting Recommendations:
Away team has a significant advantage in the second half and final stage. We recommend bets on second half result, late goals, and away team victory.
Atletico Paranaense vs Cruzeiro Head-to-head statistics for Wed 18 Mar, 2026 @ 17:30 Serie A BR
Team comparison
Prediction
Double chance : Atletico Paranaense or draw
Goals Home:
-2.5*
Goals Away:
-2.5*
* -1.5 means that there will be a maximum of 1.5 goals in the fixture, i.e : 1 goal
Who Will Win
Last 6 Matches
Atletico Paranaense
VS
Cruzeiro
2/4 (50%)
Victories
0/6 (0%)
1/4 (25%)
Draws
2/6 (33%)
1/4 (25%)
Defeats
4/6 (67%)
1.75
PPG
0.40
1.00
Avg Goals Scored
0.80
0.75
Avg Goals Conceded
2.20
50%
BTTS %
60%
0%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
0%
1.58
Avg xG
0.89
Atletico Paranaense vs Cruzeiro: Pre-match Stats Comparison
This section provides average statistics and percentages on the main markets for the last 10 matches of both teams ℹ️
Home/Away: Shows home matches for Atletico Paranaense and away matches for Cruzeiro
Number of goals
Atletico Paranaense
Under
Over
Cruzeiro
Under
Over
0.5
25%
1
75%
3
30%
3
70%
7
1.5
75%
3
25%
1
60%
6
40%
4
2.5
100%
4
0%
0
80%
8
20%
2
3.5
100%
4
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
4
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Atletico Paranaense
Cruzeiro
Yes
50%
2
60%
6
No
50%
2
40%
4
1X2
Atletico Paranaense
Cruzeiro
1
50%
2
10%
1
X
25%
1
50%
5
2
25%
1
40%
4
Double Chance
Atletico Paranaense
Cruzeiro
12
75%
3
50%
5
1X
75%
3
60%
6
X2
50%
2
90%
9
Total Goals
Atletico Paranaense
Cruzeiro
0-1
50%
2
0%
0
2-3
50%
2
60%
6
4+
0%
0
40%
4
Total Corners
Atletico Paranaense
Under
Over
Cruzeiro
Under
Over
7.5
50%
2
50%
2
60%
6
40%
4
8.5
100%
4
0%
0
70%
7
30%
3
9.5
100%
4
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
10.5
100%
4
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
Clean Sheet
Atletico Paranaense
Cruzeiro
Yes
25%
1
10%
1
No
75%
3
90%
9
1X2 HT - FT
Atletico Paranaense
Cruzeiro
HT 1 - FT 1
25%
1
10%
1
HT 1 - FT 2
0%
0
0%
0
HT 1 - FT X
0%
0
20%
2
HT 2 - FT 1
0%
0
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 2
25%
1
20%
2
HT 2 - FT X
25%
1
10%
1
HT X - FT 1
25%
1
0%
0
HT X - FT 2
0%
0
20%
2
HT X - FT X
0%
0
20%
2
xG(xGa)
Atletico Paranaense
Cruzeiro
xG
1.58
1.15
xGa
0.89
1.3
Number of goals
Atletico Paranaense
Under
Over
Cruzeiro
Under
Over
0.5
50%
2
50%
2
40%
4
60%
6
1.5
100%
4
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
2.5
100%
4
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
4
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
4
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Atletico Paranaense
Cruzeiro
Yes
25%
1
30%
3
No
75%
3
70%
7
1X2
Atletico Paranaense
Cruzeiro
1
25%
1
30%
3
X
25%
1
40%
4
2
50%
2
30%
3
Double Chance
Atletico Paranaense
Cruzeiro
12
75%
3
60%
6
1X
50%
2
70%
7
X2
75%
3
70%
7
Total Goals
Atletico Paranaense
Cruzeiro
0-1
75%
3
60%
6
2-3
25%
1
40%
4
4+
0%
0
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Atletico Paranaense
Cruzeiro
Yes
25%
1
50%
5
No
75%
3
50%
5
Number of goals
Atletico Paranaense
Under
Over
Cruzeiro
Under
Over
0.5
50%
2
50%
2
50%
5
50%
5
1.5
100%
4
0%
0
80%
8
20%
2
2.5
100%
4
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
4
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
4
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Atletico Paranaense
Cruzeiro
Yes
0%
0
40%
4
No
100%
4
60%
6
1X2
Atletico Paranaense
Cruzeiro
1
50%
2
20%
2
X
50%
2
20%
2
2
0%
0
60%
6
Double Chance
Atletico Paranaense
Cruzeiro
12
50%
2
80%
8
1X
100%
4
40%
4
X2
50%
2
80%
8
Total Goals
Atletico Paranaense
Cruzeiro
0-1
100%
4
40%
4
2-3
0%
0
50%
5
4+
0%
0
10%
1
Clean Sheet
Atletico Paranaense
Cruzeiro
Yes
100%
4
10%
1
No
0%
0
90%
9
1.06
xG
0.79
46%
Ball Possession
54%
7
Total Shots
9
2
Shots on Goal
3
5
Shots Off Goal
5
3
Corners
3
0
Yellow Cards
3
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