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Athletico Paranaense welcome Ypiranga to Ligga Arena for the second leg of their Copa do Brasil third-round tie on Saturday. The visitors hold a narrow advantage in the tie, having claimed a 2-1 comeback home win in the first leg in May.
The Red and Black are coming into this game on the back of a 3-1 defeat at the same venue to Bahia in the Brasileiro Serie A over the weekend. Everaldo, Biel and Luciano Juba scored for the visitors to help them leave with maximum points while Lucas Di Yorio found the back of the net for Paranaense.
Ypiranga, meanwhile, suffered a 2-0 defeat away to Confianca in the Brazilian Serie C. Andre and Vico scored first-half goals to help the hosts claim the win.
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Canarinho will turn their attention to the cup as they seek to qualify for the round of 16.
Athletico Paranaense vs Ypiranga Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The first leg clash was the maiden meeting between the two sides.
- Six of Ypiranga's last seven games have seen one side fail to find the back of the net.
- Seven of Athletico's last nine games have witnessed goals at both ends.
- Athletico have won just one of their last nine home games across competitions (four losses).
- Eight of Ypiranga's last nine away competitive games have produced less than three goals.
- Paranaense's last eight games have produced 13.3 corner kicks per game.
Athletico Paranaense vs Ypiranga Prediction
Athletico have struggled this season, particularly in home games. They suffered a shock defeat in the first leg but a one-goal deficit at home to a third-division side should not be too daunting for the Curitiba outfit. However, things are not exactly rosy off the field with the club currently in search for a new manager following Cuca's resignation.
Ypiranga will be aiming to complete a stunning elimination of a top-flight side. They have lost three of their last four away games and their matches away from home tend to be low-scoring and cagey.
Athletico's games tend to be high-scoring and we are backing the home side to advance with a comfortable win and goals at both ends.
Prediction: Athletico Paranaense 3-1 Ypiranga
Athletico Paranaense vs Ypiranga Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Athletico Paranaense to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score
Tip 3 - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 4 - Halftime/Fulltime result: Athletico/Athletico
