The home team currently stands in 8th place, having accumulated 9 points from 3 wins and 3 losses. They suffered a defeat away to Novorizontino (2-1) in their penultimate match, followed by a heavy home loss to Botafogo SP (1-4) in their last outing. Athletico PR’s home form shows 5 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses from their last 10 matches. Defensive solidity has been an issue, conceding goals in 5 of their last 6 games, yet their attack has been consistent with at least one goal scored in each of the last 6 games in this competition. There’s a noticeable trend towards goals in their home fixtures, as 31 of the last 36 games have featured more than 1.5 goals. Notably, they conceded 7 of their 20 goals during the 31st to 45th minutes.
This run of home games is critical for Athletico PR. In their pursuit of a top position in Serie B, it is essential they maintain strong performances in front of their supporters. Adopting an offensive strategy could be key to securing another significant result in their bid for promotion.