Athletic Club — Athletico Paranaense : Match Preview and Prediction for September 25,2025

Athletic Club’s Current Struggles

Athletic Club approaches this match with significant issues, clearly visible in their league standing. The team occupies 19th place in home performance, which is a dismal record for Serie B. They have conceded the most goals at home – 18 goals in 13 games.

Offensive Woes Highlighted

Their last encounter against Novorizontino (a 0:1 defeat) exposed all their playing difficulties. The statistics from that match are a damning indictment of Athletic’s attacking line. The team managed only two shots on target throughout the 90 minutes, none of which troubled the goalkeeper.

Defensive Crisis and Key Absences

Adding to their woes is a personnel crisis, especially in the defensive line. Key goalkeeper Adriel is suspended. Additionally, defenders Alex Nascimento and Jhonatan Silva will miss the game due to an accumulation of yellow cards. Given that the team already concedes heavily at home, the absence of their primary goalkeeper and defensive players could prove fatal.

Athletico Paranaense’s Stellar Form

Athletico Paranaense is the complete opposite of their opponent. The team is on an incredible run, boasting a streak of 5 consecutive victories in the championship. This impressive form has propelled them to 5th place, bringing them closer to the promotion zone.

Dominant Attacking Performance

Their attacking play is particularly striking. “Furacão” (Hurricane) is the league’s top-scoring team with 39 goals. They have managed to score in almost 90% of their matches. In their last 5 away games, they’ve netted 11 goals, which is the best performance in the tournament over this period.

Road Warriors and Promotion Hopes

Under the guidance of Odair Hellmann, the team has truly found their rhythm, and even playing away from home doesn’t deter them. Athletico Paranaense ranks second in the away game table. Analysts estimate their chances of promotion to Serie A have nearly doubled recently, directly reflecting the team’s current strength.