The previous leaders of the Brasileirão, Fortaleza, prepare for another challenge while looking to recover from their missteps against an Athletico-PR in free fall.
Paranaense comes from losing by penalties in the Copa do Brasil after falling as locals to Palmeiras. That is their third defeat in a row while they get dangerously close to the relegation battle.
The Leao do Pici comes from losing against Internacional in a reprogramed match celebrated in the middle of the FIFA date. That is their second in a row after falling to Botafogo, losing all chance of recovering the first place without depending on others.
Athletico-PR vs. Fortaleza Betting Odds and Info
| Athletico-PR 2.2 | Fortaleza 3.48 | Draw Offs: 3.25 |
| When? | Saturday, September 14 at 5:30 pm ET, 4:30 pm CST, 3:30 pm MT, and 2:30 pm PT |
| Where? | Arena da Baixada |
| Where can I watch it? | ViX, Premiere, and Paramount+ |
Why Bet on Athletico-PR?
In 12th place, the team which was once the leader of the table in the early season, has eight wins, five draws, and ten losses. They have been on a downward spiral, with four losses in their last five and their momentum being terrible by their standards.
Athletico-PR is coming into the game on the back of a penalty shootout defeat to Vasco at the Copa do Brasil quarterfinal. The team was doing pretty well and obtained its first victory in many weeks. However, the global score (3-3), took them to a penalty shoot-out where they fell 5-4.
The Rubro-Negro will turn their attention to the Brasileirão, where their previous game saw them suffer a 2-0 defeat at home to Palmeiras. The team has been in free fall for the last few months and is now only four points from the last relegation place.
Why Bet on Fortaleza?
The visiting Fortaleza has a golden opportunity to break its two-match losing streak and return to the win column. They could improve on their 14 wins, six draws, and five losses run, which saw them as the leaders on the board until the last matchday before the FIFA date.
The Leao do Pici fell to a 2-1 defeat away to Internacional in midweek. They went behind to Alan Patrick’s 21st-minute strike while Titi drew the game level in first-half injury time. Gustavo Prado stepped off the bench to score the match-winner with six minutes to go, ruining the night for the visitors.
The loss saw them remain in second spot on the board, with 48 points from 25 games, but they still have room to get back on full speed and recover.
Final Betting Analysis: Athletico-PR vs. Fortaleza
It will be a tough task for Athletico PR to topple Fortaleza, who has been a better side this season. Still, being at home with the support of the home crowd will be a huge help to them in their bid to cause an upset. If they want to save their campaign they must start now, as the final stretch of the tournament is close.
Athletico Paranaense will have one eye on their Copa Sudamericana quarterfinal tie with Racing Club, but their struggles on the Brasileirão are present.
Fortaleza has a good recent record and will try to recover with a win. We’ll go for a 1-2.
Go for a victory for the visitors at 3.48. If you bet $100 at such odds, you could get $248 for a total payout of $348.
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