Gremio vs Athletico Paranaense Prediction 17.04.2024

• Competition: Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A
• Date: Thursday, 18th, April 2024
• Kickoff: 23:00 UTC +1 / 00.00 CEST
• Venue: Arena do Gremio (Porto Alegre)

High-flying Atletico Paranaense heads to Gremio for matchday two of the Campeonato Brasileiro, looking to make it a ninth straight win in all competitions.

Gremio vs Athletico Paranaense Betting Tips: X2 (Double chance)

Last season's Campeonato Brasileiro runners-up Gremio find themselves in a rut and appear to lack the tools to match the blazing form of Atletico Paranaense, so we're backing the visiting side to pick up some points here.

Immortal Tricolor's form has taken a nosedive recently, as they have only managed to secure one solitary victory in their last five matches, a 3-1 triumph that saw them crowned Campeonato Gaucho champions after outplaying Juventude in the final.

Aside from that brilliant victory, the Porto Alegre-based club has reasons to be concerned, as they have come up empty-handed in three of their last four matches, losing both Copa Libertadores group stage games and opening their domestic campaign with a 1-2 loss to Vasco on the road.

While boss Renato Portaluppi will be aiming to regain momentum for his side, he may have to seek victory elsewhere, as their next encounter is against the Atletico Paranaense outfit, which has been relentless in the past month.

Indeed, Red and Black make the trip to Gremio on the back of eight straight victories across all competitions, a winning streak that includes winning the Campeonato Paranaense with a four-goal demolition of Maringa in the final.

Atletico Paranaense's free-scoring style has allowed them to kick off their adventures on all fronts in majestic fashion, sweeping aside Paraguayan Ameliano 4-1 and Venezuelan Rayo Zuliano 6-1 in their opening Copa Libertadores group matches.

Cuca's squad has managed to translate their continental successes into the domestic scene, immediately placing all teams below them on the Campeonato Brasileiro table after the opening day by sinking Cuiaba in a ruthless 4-0 victory in front of their home fans.

The red-hot form of Furacao, paired with Gremio's recent woes, leaves us with little option but to support the away side. Despite the comfort of playing in front of their own supporters, it's unlikely to aid Immortal Tricolor in coming out on the right end, especially as they've succumbed to back-to-back defeats against Atletiko Paranaense at this venue.