Athletico Paranaense vs Mirassol prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, May 30, 2026
Serie A Brazil
In the 18th round of Brazil's Serie A on May 30, 2026, Athletico Paranaense will face Mirassol. The hosts are clearly determined to win here.
Athletico Paranaense vs Mirassol: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Curitiba spent last season in the second division but managed to return and is now performing well in the Brasileirão, winning as often as they lose. After a 1-1 draw with Flamengo, the reigning champions, they defeated Remo in the most recent round. In the cup, they only knocked out Atletico Goianiense on penalties after a couple of goalless draws.
The team from São Paulo, making their debut in the Brasileirão in 2025, sensationally finished fourth. In the new season, they started slowly but began to win more often by the end of spring. This included a victory over Fluminense in the last round. In the Copa Libertadores, the newcomer confidently made it to the playoffs with twelve points. In the cup, they managed to eliminate Red Bull Bragantino.
The newcomer to Serie A scores an average of 1.35 goals per match and concedes 1.06. Guanaes' side scores an average of 1.13 goals per match but concedes significantly more—1.44 per game.
Previous Matches: Athletico Paranaense vs Mirassol
This will be their first head-to-head encounter.
The hosts are favored, but the opponent is not hopeless. Our tip: "Total Over 2.0 goals" (odds – 1.60).
Athletico Paranaense vs Mirassol: Key Statistics and Trends
- Athletico Paranaense has won only three of its last eleven matches
- 53% of Athletico Paranaense's matches end with goals from both teams, and the average total goals per match is 2.41
- Mirassol has won three of its last five matches
- 63% of Mirassol's matches end with goals from both teams, and the average total goals per match is 2.56
Athletico Paranaense vs Mirassol: Probable Starting Line-ups
Athletico Paranaense plays with a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (probable line-up): Santos - Esquivel, Diaz, Terans - Mendoza, Felipinho, Portilla, Benavides - Cruz, Bruninho - Viveros
Mirassol plays with a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable line-up): Walter - Reinaldo, Machado, Victor, Formiga - Denilson, Aldo - Shaylon, Alesson, Eduardo - Andre Luis
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