Athletico Paranaense Melgar betting prediction

The home team is currently in the 2^nd position, with 9 points won, after 3 wins and 1 loss. In the penultimate round, they have lost an away match against Melgar by (1‑0). In the last round, they have won an away match against Metropolitanos by (0‑1). This is a team that usually maintains its competitive levels in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 7 wins, 2 draws and 6 losses in away matches; against 8 wins, 4 draws and 3 losses at their stadium. In their last match, for the Paranaense 1, they got an away win against Toledo Brazil by (0‑1). In the last 10 home matches Athletico Paranaense has won 6, tied 2 and lost 2. Defensive consistency has been one of their best features, as they have only conceded goals in 1 of the last 4 matches, and their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 3 of the last 4 matches for this competition. In 15 matches, they have conceded the first goal 5 times and have only turned the score around in 1. In the last 20 home matches for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: they have conceded 7 of their 20 goals between minutes (76'‑90').

Athletico-PR receives Melgar for a game that is worth the leadership of Group D, so the Brazilian team needs to impose itself within the four lines. The team can invest in possession of the ball to dictate the pace of the game, maintaining an intense mark to prevent the rival from developing his football. Up front, he needs organization, fast touches and physical strength to reach the opponent's area in conditions to score the goal.

Confirmed Lineup: Santos, Pedro Henrique, Thiago Heleno, Abner, Khellven, Christian, Nikão, Jadson, Richard, Renato Kayzer, Vitinho.
Coach: L. Scolari.