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Betting on Club Athletico Paranaense 2022 Série A games

Club Athletico Paranaense hail from the capital city of the Brazilian state of Paraná, Curitiba. Commonly known as Athletico, the team has fallen away from the top spots of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, a title they have not won since 2001. Their manager, on the other hand, requires no introduction – Luiz Felipe Scolari, affectionately known as ‘Big Phil’, is one of the most coveted names in Brazilian football and led the national team to World Cup glory in 2012. Despite a shock 1-7 loss to Germany in the semi-finals of the 2014 World Cup, his coaching pedigree remains strong.

Scolari’s men have had mixed fortunes this season. Earlier in the season, they had been on a nine-game unbeaten run in the league – a period which saw them pick up six wins and three draws. Their fans were on a high and had much reason for hope before being given a rude awakening thanks to a 2-1 loss to Goiás.

Since then, the team has stumbled for consistency, with many pointing to the fact that they are likely to be focused on winning their first Libertadores title since 2005.

Standout players in their talented team include Uruguayan forward David Terans, who is looking to end the season as the club’s top scorer. Another notable name is fellow striker Vitor Roque. The young talent has been one of the breakout stars of 2022 and, if rumours are to be believed, is set to be the centre of a battle between the Spanish giants of FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, who are keen to sign the 17-year-old.

Lastly, we can’t mention Paranaense without a nod to a man at the other end of his career, Fernandinho, the 37-year-old and former Manchester City midfielder who has returned to the club where he started his career and has said he is filling a “personal desire, a dream of wearing Athletico’s jersey again”.

Fans turning up at their 43,000-capacity stadium, Arena de Baixada, will be hoping their beloved Furacão can put together a strong run and finish the season on a high. A fifth-place finish or better will still represent their best league performance since 2019.

Betting on Club Athletico Paranaense

For those focused on the fortunes of Athletico Paranaense, let’s consider where you may choose to place a bet or two.

Accumulator

On the surface, predicting the full-time result may appear simple, especially if the team is facing one of the league’s struggling teams – but we all know football never fails to surprise. However, if you’re feeling confident, you may choose to build an accumulator – this will see you predict the result of multiple matches across a single game week. The potential winnings quickly grow as the odds are multiplied, but remember, so does the risk. If any one of your predictions fails to come in, you will lose the bet.

Last goalscorer

The ask is to place a bet against the player you believe will score last in a particular game. To try and successfully capitalise on this type of bet, it’s vital you understand the current squad and team performance. Looking at recent matches and seeing who ‘Big Phil’ may bring on for the final 30 minutes to lift a performance are the types of players you may wish to place your stake against.

Over or Under Corners

When looking at matches to stake a wager on, you may wish to consider specific events within a match rather than who ultimately walks away as the winner. For example, you may place a bet on the total number of corners in a match. This is an interesting prospect if you are foreseeing a match where a team may have their backs against the wall as they look to soak up pressure from the attacking team. It’s certainly a bet that will keep you glued to the game from start to finish.

Next time you’re looking to place a bet, why not place a wager on some of the different types of bets mentioned above? Choosing different types of bets can help spread your risk, but nothing beats doing your research and, of course, praying that the football gods are on your side.