Athletico Paranaense vs Cruzeiro – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
2:1
18/03/2026 at 18:30 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • Serie A Betano - Round 7
  • Where to Watch on TV:
brazilBrazilCaze TV, Claro TV+, Globoplay, Premiere, Sky+, TV Record, Vivo Play, Zapping
ecuadorEcuadorCanal del Futbol

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
1.201.23
Ball possession
49%51%
Total shots
811
Shots on target
42
Big chances
22
Corner kicks
46
Passes
82% (322/391)85% (350/411)
Yellow cards
23
Expected goals (xG)
1.201.23
xG on target (xGOT)
1.250.58
Total shots
811
Shots on target
42
Shots off target
36
Blocked shots
13
Shots inside the box
75
Shots outside the box
16
Hit the woodwork
10
Big chances
22
Corner kicks
46
Touches in opposition box
1510
Accurate through passes
00
Offsides
12
Free kicks
2026
Passes
82% (322/391)85% (350/411)
Long passes
58% (38/66)50% (21/42)
Passes in final third
70% (71/102)72% (71/98)
Crosses
19% (4/21)0% (0/16)
Expected assists (xA)
0.370.56
Throw ins
2013
Fouls
2620
Tackles
73% (11/15)58% (7/12)
Duels won
4851
Clearances
1923
Interceptions
1111
Errors leading to shot
10
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper saves
12
xGOT faced
0.581.25
Goals prevented
-0.42-0.75

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (2 - 0)
  • 1', 1 - 0, Mendoza S. ,
  • 10', 2 - 0, Viveros K. (Penalty Awarded),
  • 19', Matheus Henrique 🟨,
  • 44', Arroyo K. 🟨,
  • 45+2', Julimar 🟨,
  • 2nd Half (0 - 1)
  • 55', Japa , Wanderson ,
  • 56', Arthur Dias 🟨,
  • 58', 2 - 1, Arroyo K. , Kaiki (A),
  • 62', Julimar , Chiqueti ,
  • 62', Portilla J. , Jadson ,
  • 76', Dudu Kogitzki , Leozinho ,
  • 78', Villarreal N. , Chico ,
  • 78', Christian , Rhuan Gabriel ,
  • 78', Mendoza S. , Bruninho ,
  • 85', Lucas Silva 🟨,
  • 88', William Furtado , Kaua Moraes ,
  • 88', Lucas Silva , Lelis R. ,

Highlights

Chances of winning


Athletico Paranaense
42.4%
Draw
28.8%
Cruzeiro
28.8%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
34.7% 29.3% 36%

Our Initial ML Estimation

35.9% 30.3% 34.8%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Athletico Paranaense has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+7.7%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Athletico Paranaense's performance.
  • Cruzeiro has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-7.2%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, and Cruzeiro might be facing challenges that affect their performance.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Athletico Paranaense than the current prediction. (-6.5%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests that there may be underlying issues with Athletico Paranaense that the model has picked up on.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Cruzeiro than the current prediction. (+6%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests that Cruzeiro could outperform expectations, possibly based on recent matchups or player stats.
  • Athletico Paranaense - Cruzeiro Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.23
    (2.74)
    3.3
    (3.25)
    3.28
    (2.64)
    5.7%
    (5.1%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.25
    What is the prediction for Athletico Paranaense - Cruzeiro?
  • Users Predictions: 11 users predict this event. Athletico PR will win (votes: 6 - 54.5%). Cruzeiro will win (votes: 3 - 27.3%). It will Tie (votes: 2 - 18.2%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for Athletico PR: 25.1%83.9%.
  • High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): 1 high ROI users predict this event. Cruzeiro (votes: 1 - 100%).
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:
    • AH 0 - Athletico PR (1.60) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • Overall votes from High ROI Users Predictions (including all markets): 2 high ROI users predict this event. Athletico PR (votes: 1 - 50%). Cruzeiro (votes: 1 - 50%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:1.
  • Preview Facts
    • A mid-table team will face off against the outsider in this match (ranked 10 in the zone Promotion ~ Copa Sudamericana (Group Stage: ) and 19 in the zone Relegation ~ Serie B Superbet).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Athletico PR won 1.
    • Athletico PR has been struggling lately (last 5 games: 0 wins).
    • Cruzeiro's form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
    • Cruzeiro may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • Recently, Cruzeiro has had a series of home games.
    • Athletico PR will hold a modest advantage in this match.
    • There will not play in Athletico PR: Zapelli B. (Red Card)
    • There will not play in Cruzeiro: Bruno Rodrigues (Inactive) Cassio (Injury) Kaio Jorge (Inactive) Marquinhos (Knee Injury) Matheus Pereira (Yellow Cards) Romero L. (Inactive) Sinisterra L. (Inactive)
    • There are questionable in Athletico PR: Luiz Gustavo (Injury) Teran C. (Injury)
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Athletico PR won 5 matches, drew 5 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 23:26. (average 1.2:1.3).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Athletico PR won 3 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 14:12. (average 1.6:1.3).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Athletico Paranaense - Cruzeiro were as follows:
    26.10.2024 Athletico Paranaense - Cruzeiro 3:0
    26.06.2024 Cruzeiro - Athletico Paranaense 2:0
    30.11.2023 Cruzeiro - Athletico Paranaense 1:1
    29.07.2023 Athletico Paranaense - Cruzeiro 3:3
    Latest results of Athletico Paranaense
    Latest results of Cruzeiro
    15.03.2026 Cruzeiro - Vasco da Gama 3:3
    11.03.2026 Flamengo - Cruzeiro 2:0
    28.02.2026 Cruzeiro - Pouso Alegre 1:0
    25.02.2026 Cruzeiro - Corinthians 1:1
    Brazilian Serie A Table
    2026
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Palmeiras861117:8919
    2Sao Paulo851210:5516
    3Fluminense851213:9416
    4Flamengo RJ742113:5814
    5Bahia74219:7214
    6Athletico-PR741210:7313
    7Coritiba84139:8113
    8Gremio832313:12111
    9Vasco832313:13011
    10Vitoria73138:10-210
    11Corinthians82427:7010
    12Internacional82247:9-28
    13Atletico-MG82248:11-38
    14Bragantino82246:10-48
    15Chapecoense-SC71429:11-27
    16Santos814310:13-37
    17Botafogo RJ620410:12-26
    18Mirassol71338:10-26
    19Remo813410:15-56
    20Cruzeiro80448:16-84

          Promotion ~ Copa Libertadores (Group Stage: )
          Promotion ~ Copa Libertadores (Qualification: )
          Promotion ~ Copa Sudamericana (Group Stage: )
          Relegation ~ Serie B Superbet