Last Updated on July 6, 2023 8:27 pm by Erwin Noguera
Matchday 14 of the Brasileirao brings us a match that generates expectations when Fortaleza receives Athletico Paranaense, two clubs that want to get out of the middle of the standings.
Leão do Pici comes into this game after losing 2-0 away to Flamengo, so they are in 11th place with 20 points, in the places that give access to the next Copa Sudamericana.
For its part, Furacão drew 2-2 with Palmeiras in its last outing and is in ninth place, but with the same number of points as its next opponent, one point away from the places that give a ticket to the Copa Libertadores 2024.
When:
Sunday, July 9 at 5:30 pm ET in the Castelao stadium
Moneyline odds:
Fortaleza -117
Athletico-PR +333
Draw Offs:
+254
Where Can I Watch?
ViX, Premiere 2, and Paramount+
Why Bet on Fortaleza?
Fortaleza is one of the clubs that has stood out in recent years in the Brasileirão, however, irregularity has cost them a place in the higher positions of the table.
The Tricolor do Pici lost 2-0 in their last game against Flamengo, so they are in 11th place, with only 15 goals scored and 11 conceded. However, at home they are undefeated in the competition, winning three games and drawing three others. Their last five games at the Castelao have been interspersed with wins and draws.
The team coached by Argentine Juan Pablo Vojvoda, which is in the round of 16 of the Copa Sudamericana, has only one injured player, striker Pedro Rocha, who has not played since February.
Why Bet on Athletico-PR?
Athletico-PR has been improving its performance in Brazilian soccer, losing only one of its last five games and occupying ninth place with 20 points. They have scored 18 goals and conceded 17.
In their last game, the Furacão drew 2-2 with Palmeiras, one of the teams fighting at the top of the table. However, away, the Curitiba team has left much to be desired, as it has only taken four points out of 18, conceding a total of 10 goals.
The team coached by interim coach Wesley Carvalho has only one absentee for this match, namely left-back Fernando. In his place, they will have Ze Ivaldo.
Final Betting Analysis: Fortaleza vs. Athletico-PR
The Brasileirão gives us a duel between two teams in need of points to aspire to the top of the table, it is a cross between a good local and a lousy visitor, so Fortaleza starts with an advantage over Athletico Paranaense, in a cross that promises to have goals on both sides and that we believe that will be a for the Leão.
The numbers at MyBookie.ag have Fortaleza as the favorite, as the Moneyline for them shows -117, meanwhile Athletico-PR has +333 and the draw is at +254.
The last duel between Fortaleza and Athletico took place at the home of the latter and ended in a 1-1 draw, while the last time they played at the home of the Tricolor do Pici they drew goalless. One fact to keep in mind is that the home team has not lost three matches against the visitors and the most recent occasion when Paranaense won at Castelao was on August 8, 2020, by 2-0.
Special attention should be paid to Athletico’s striker Vitor Roque, who has seven goals in his last seven matches.
Go for a straight win for Fortaleza in the Moneyline. If you bet $100 at -117, you will gain $85 for a total payout of $185.
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