Athletico-PR vs Mirassol Preview
Athletico-PR welcome Mirassol to Curitiba in what looks like a fascinating mid-table clash in the Brazilian Serie A. The hosts have been a tough nut to crack at home this season, while Mirassol arrive off the back of a morale-boosting result last time out.
Both teams head into this one with something to prove. Athletico have been inconsistent away from home but their fortress-like record on their own patch makes them genuine favourites, while Mirassol will be eager to build on their recent home confidence and show they can compete on the road.
Athletico-PR Are Clicking Into Gear With Deadly Home Efficiency
Athletico have looked solid enough in recent weeks, picking up wins away at Remo and at home against Vitoria, though a home draw with Flamengo and a loss away at Vasco show they are not entirely without flaws. The Furacão clearly have plenty of firepower when they are switched on, which makes them dangerous opponents for any visiting side.
At home specifically, Athletico have been excellent. They have won three of their last five home games in Serie A, beating Vitoria 3-1, Chapecoense 2-0, and Botafogo 4-1, while drawing with Flamengo and Gremio. That record underlines why they are strong favourites here.
Mirassol Are Struggling to Find Their Footing Away From Home
Mirassol head into this fixture with mixed overall form, having beaten Fluminense at home and Corinthians at home in recent outings, but suffering a 3-1 home defeat to Atletico-MG in between. The Leão have shown they can grind out results, but consistency remains elusive.
Their away form is the bigger concern. Mirassol have lost their last four away matches in Serie A, conceding to Atletico-MG, Sao Paulo, Botafogo, and Vitoria without managing a single win on the road.
Athletico-PR vs Mirassol Prediction
Athletico-PR look the most likely winners here, and at 1.98 odds that represents solid value given their strong home record and Mirassol’s poor showings on the road. The Furacão have the quality to control this game from the front and should edge a home win.
Mirassol have shown they can score but they also tend to concede, and Athletico are a free-scoring side at home. Under 3.5 goals feels safer than over, though both teams to score at a combined market is worth exploring given Mirassol’s willingness to attack even away from home.
Athletico-PR 3-1 is the correct score pick at 17.00 odds, mirroring their recent home win over Vitoria and reflecting their tendency to post comfortable winning margins when things click at home.