Atletico Paranaense vs Cruzeiro match stats & report
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Atletico Paranaense beat Cruzeiro 2–1 in Serie A on 18 March 2026. Expected goals finished 1.20–1.23. Cruzeiro had 51% of the ball.
Atletico Paranaense vs Cruzeiro match statistics
- 49% Ball possession 51%
- 1.20 Expected goals (xG) 1.23
- 8 Total shots 11
- 4 Shots on target 2
- 3 Shots off target 6
- 1 Blocked shots 3
- 7 Shots inside the box 5
- 4 Corners 6
- 26 Fouls 20
- 1 Offsides 2
- 2 Yellow cards 3
- 392 Passes 410
- 82% Pass accuracy 85%
- 1 Goalkeeper saves 2
Goals and cards
- 1' Goal S. Mendoza Atletico Paranaense
- 10' Penalty scored K. Viveros Atletico Paranaense
- 19' Yellow card Matheus Henrique Cruzeiro
- 44' Yellow card K. Arroyo Cruzeiro
- 45+2' Yellow card Julimar Atletico Paranaense
- 56' Yellow card Arthur Dias Atletico Paranaense
- 58' Goal N. Villarreal (assist Kaiki) Cruzeiro
- 85' Yellow card Lucas Silva Cruzeiro
The Ghost's call
The Ghost made no call on this match before kickoff.
Team news & lineups
Atletico Paranaense
Bench Mycael , Jadson , Leo Derik , Chiqueti , Felipinho , Léo , Renan Peixoto , Gilberto Junior , Leozinho , Claudinho , Joao Cruz , Bruninho
Cruzeiro
Bench Otávio Eleodoro Rezende Costa , Fagner , Wanderson , Walace , Chico , Rhuan Gabriel , Bruno Alves , Kaua Moraes , R. Lelis , Jonathan Jesus , Murilo Rhikman , Kaua Prates
Out and doubtful
- B. Zapelli Atletico Paranaense Out — Red Card
- C. Teran Atletico Paranaense Out — Muscle Injury
- Cassio Cruzeiro Out — Knee Injury
- Joao Marcelo Cruzeiro Out — Inactive
- Kaio Jorge Cruzeiro Out — Foot Injury
- L. Sinisterra Cruzeiro Out — Hamstring Injury
- Matheus Pereira Cruzeiro Out — Yellow Cards
- Bruno Rodrigues Cruzeiro Out — Inactive
- Gerson Cruzeiro Out — Inactive
- L. Romero Cruzeiro Out — Inactive
- Marquinhos Cruzeiro Out — Knee Injury
Only confirmed absences move the numbers. Doubts are listed so you can judge them yourself.
Form guide
Atletico Paranaense at home
4–5–1 in 10 matches
- Scored
- 1.5 per game
- Conceded
- 1.1 per game
- Clean sheets
- 3 / 10
- Corners
- 7.7 per game
- Shots on target
- 6.4 per game
33% of their goals arrive after the 75th minute.
Cruzeiro away
4–1–5 in 10 matches
- Scored
- 1.5 per game
- Conceded
- 1.8 per game
- Clean sheets
- 1 / 10
- Corners
- 4.1 per game
- Shots on target
- 5.6 per game
33% of their goals arrive after the 75th minute.
Atletico Paranaense vs Cruzeiro head-to-head
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Atletico Paranaense v Cruzeiro | 3–0 | |
| Cruzeiro v Atletico Paranaense | 2–0 | |
| Cruzeiro v Atletico Paranaense | 1–1 | |
| Atletico Paranaense v Cruzeiro | 3–3 |
Only 4 previous meetings on record. The Ghost weights head-to-head lightly — form is a stronger signal.
The full Atletico Paranaense vs Cruzeiro head-to-head record