May 22nd features a match where Athletico PR will host Avaí at Arena De Baixada in a clash of these two extremely mismatched Serie A teams. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 13 degrees, which should make for a nice day for football. In their last match, Athletico PR recorded a 1-2 loss against Fluminense. Germán Cano struck first for Fluminense in the 8th minute on a feed from Wellington, then Germán Cano added another in the 78th minute on a feed from Willian. Athletico PR looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 10 points in their last 10 matches, while 7th placed Avaí is fresh off their 1-2 loss against Juventude. Oscar Ruiz struck first for Juventude in the 25th minute, then Guilherme Bissoli tied it up for Avaí in the 27th minute on a feed from Morato. Avaí is looking for direction having earned 14 points in their last 10 matches.
On Wed Jun 9th, Athletico PR hosted Avaí in their last match together. Athletico PR was victorious by a score of 1 to 0. Vitinho scored the first goal for Athletico PR in the 1st minute, and that was all the excitement the two teams could muster In the end, Avaí was frustrated by Athletico PR’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Athletico PR ended the match with the shutout victory.
Avaí’s most prolific scorer has been Guilherme Bissoli. The Brazilian attacker has netted 3 goals over the last five matches. Athletico PR’s most prolific scorer has been Pablo Felipe. The Brazilian attacker has netted 2 goals over the last 5 matches.