Cruzeiro

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.

Cruzeiro sit 14 places higher in the standings (5th vs 19th) and have taken 5 wins from 11 away games this season. Vasco da Gama have lost 11 of their 23 league matches overall and are missing multiple players including Robert Renan, Mateus Carvalho, Brenner, and Jair. A double chance selection backing Cruzeiro to win or draw covers the strong likelihood of the higher-placed side avoiding defeat against a relegation-threatened opponent.