Criciúma vs Athletico Paranaense: A Preview
The Matchup
On Saturday, July 1, 2023, Criciúma will host Athletico Paranaense at the Estádio Heriberto Hülse in a Série B match. Criciúma is currently in 10th place in the league table, while Athletico Paranaense is in 4th place.
Criciúma
Criciúma has won two of their last three matches, including a 2-1 victory over Londrina last weekend. They will be looking to continue their good form against Athletico Paranaense, who they have not beaten since 2018.
Athletico Paranaense
Athletico Paranaense has won three of their last four matches, including a 3-1 victory over Vila Nova last weekend. They will be looking to extend their winning streak against Criciúma, who they have not lost to since 2017.
Key Players
Some of the key players to watch in this match include: *
Thiago Carpini (Criciúma): The midfielder is Criciúma's leading scorer this season with five goals. *
Rafael Bilu (Athletico Paranaense): The forward has scored four goals in his last five matches for Athletico Paranaense. *
Erick (Athletico Paranaense): The defender is one of the best in the league and will be a key player for Athletico Paranaense in this match.
Prediction
This is a tough match to call, but I think Athletico Paranaense will win 2-1. They are the better team on paper and have more quality in their squad.
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