After a two-week break due to the emergency state in Brazil, the Brasileirão comes back with a game between two teams at interesting levels: Fortaleza and Athletico-PR.
The Leao do Pici is one of the three undefeated clubs in the league, the problem being the number of draws with four in five games, thus why they aren’t higher in the table. Precisely, they come from drawing with Botafogo.
Athletico-PR is one of the pleasant surprises from the season, leading the table alongside Bahia. Their last game was a great win as visitors over the defending champions, Palmeiras.
When:
Sunday, June 2, at 5:30 p.m. ET in the Presidente Vargas Stadium
Moneyline odds:
Fortaleza 2.18
Athletico-PR 3.4
Draw Offs:
3.34
Where can I watch it?
ViX, Premiere, and Paramount+
Why Bet on Fortaleza?
The locals have seven points from their five matches, a low amount considering that they have not lost. Overall, the season start has been a mixed bag for Fortaleza, as taking draws against top teams competing for the lead may be positive, but they also tied with teams like Vasco da Gama for the Copa do Brazil, a club at the bottom of the table.
This last draw meant early elimination for the Leao do Pici from the Copa do Brasil. However, they recovered with two good wins for the Copa do Nordeste and Copa Sudamericana.
While Fortaleza is still in search of its first league win on home soil this season, it is a difficult side to beat at Estadio Municipal Presidente Getulio Vargas, being undefeated there this season.
Why Bet on Athletico-PR?
The visitors have been doing great, tied for the lead with four victories, a draw, and a loss, so they will be hungry for a win.
After ending last season as the first side below Copa Libertadores qualification, Athletico Paranaense have laid a solid foundation to ensure they do not suffer the same fate this term. They are tied at the top with Bahia, taking first place due to their better goal difference of +6, contrary to their rivals’ +3.
One of the biggest improvements noticed since Cuca took the reigns has been the side’s defensive solidity. They ended the Paranaense 1 league with three consecutive clean sheets and have already managed four shutouts in six games in the Brasileirão to date.
Betting Analysis: Fortaleza vs. Athletico-PR
Their last ten games have been marked by a clear dominance for Athletico, who won half of the matches. Meanwhile, Fortaleza could only take two victories, and there were three draws.
However, the previous season left a positive balance for Fortaleza, who won the first game and later achieved a tie in Curitiba.
In this sense, at the Leao do Pici’s home, there’s little to separate these two teams, so we’ll go for a 0-0 tie.
Go for a tie at 3.34. If you bet $100 at such odds, you could get $234 for a total payout of $334.
Fortaleza vs. Athletico-PR Betting Pick: Draw
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