Atletico Paranaense

Atletico Paranaense enter the match in superior league form, having gone unbeaten across their last four matches while scoring nine goals in that span. In contrast, Cruzeiro have managed only one win in their last five outings and have conceded in each of those fixtures. Although Cruzeiro are historically competitive at home, Atletico Paranaense's offensive firepower led by 17-goal forward K. Viveros and their 2-1 victory over Cruzeiro earlier this campaign indicate the visitors have a solid chance to secure at least a point.

Atletico Paranaense have lost only one of their 12 home league matches this season (8 wins, 3 draws), boasting a stingy home defensive record of 0.6 goals conceded per game. Fluminense have won just two of their 11 away league fixtures and are missing key attacking focal point John Kennedy alongside suspended midfielder Hercules, tilting the balance towards the home side avoiding defeat in a disciplined encounter.

Atletico Paranaense sit 3rd in the standings with 41 points and concede an average of just 0.9 goals per game. Botafogo will be without joint-top scorer Arthur Cabral due to suspension, and 70% of the last 10 head-to-head meetings between these sides have produced under 2.5 goals.