Atlético PR vs Cruzeiro: match statistics
Atlético PR demonstrates a significantly superior home record compared to Cruzeiro's away form. The hosts have won 50% of their home matches and are unbeaten in their last two home fixtures, while Cruzeiro have failed to secure a single away victory this season. A key factor is offensive efficiency – Atlético PR average 1 goal per home game with an xG of 1.61, whereas Cruzeiro manage only 0.67 goals per away match with an xG of 1.36. The visitors' defense is a major concern, conceding an average of 2.67 goals per away game and failing to keep a single clean sheet. Cruzeiro's away goal difference stands at -6, further underscoring their struggles on the road. Despite the hosts' slightly poorer recent overall form, home advantage and head-to-head statistics favor an Atlético PR victory.
Atlético PR vs Cruzeiro: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Atlético PR played against Cruzeiro in Serie A (Brazil). The game was played on March 18, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Atlético PR has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Cruzeiro has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Atlético PR scores 1.20 goals per game and allows 1.20. Cruzeiro scores 1.17 and allows 2.33. Games in this league average 2.76 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 60% of Atlético PR's games and 67% of Cruzeiro's. The Over 2.5 rates are 40% and 67%, compared with league averages of 62% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Cruzeiro has the higher season xG average, 1.47 to 1.27 per game. Atlético PR takes 12.0 shots per game, while Cruzeiro takes 14.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Atlético PR leads at halftime in 20% of its games and scores 0.60 goals per game after halftime. Cruzeiro leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
Atlético PR's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (3 goals). For Cruzeiro, it is minutes 0-15 (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie A games average 2.76 goals. Both teams score in 62% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Atlético PR demonstrates a significantly superior home record compared to Cruzeiro's away form. The hosts have won 50% of their home matches and are unbeaten in their last two home fixtures, while Cruzeiro have failed to secure a single away victory this season. A key factor is offensive efficiency – Atlético PR average 1 goal per home game with an xG of 1.61, whereas Cruzeiro manage only 0.67 goals per away match with an xG of 1.36. The visitors' defense is a major concern, conceding an average of 2.67 goals per away game and failing to keep a single clean sheet. Cruzeiro's away goal difference stands at -6, further underscoring their struggles on the road. Despite the hosts' slightly poorer recent overall form, home advantage and head-to-head statistics favor an Atlético PR victory.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Atlético PR | Cruzeiro | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 28% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.28 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Atlético PR is 133% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Atlético PR · 0.6 pts / game - Cruzeiro
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Atlético PR is 94% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.2 goals / game - Atlético PR · 2.33 goals / game - Cruzeiro
Atlético PR scores in 80% of games (4 of 5 meczów), while Cruzeiro keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 6 meczów).
Cruzeiro scores in 67% of games (4 of 6 meczów), while Atlético PR keeps a clean sheet in 20% (1 of 5 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Atlético PR
Over / Under - Cruzeiro
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Cruzeiro is 88% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.8 pts / game - Atlético PR · 1.5 pts / game - Cruzeiro
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Atlético PR - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Cruzeiro - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 0%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 1.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 0% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -4 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (3 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (2 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Atlético PR
Cruzeiro
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Serie A).
Teams vs league
| Atlético PR | Liga | Cruzeiro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.40 | 2.76 | ▲ 3.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 60% | 62% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 40% | 47% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | • 20% | 19% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 81% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 60% | 74% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of Atlético PR vs Cruzeiro?
The Serie A match finished Atlético PR 2:1 Cruzeiro. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Atlético PR vs Cruzeiro?
Atlético PR score 1.20 goals per game on average and Cruzeiro 1.17. The Serie A average is 2.76 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Atlético PR's matches and 67% of Cruzeiro's.
What form are Atlético PR and Cruzeiro in?
Over the last 5 games Atlético PR have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Cruzeiro 0-3-2 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Atlético PR vs Cruzeiro?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.