Palmeiras vs Athletico Paranaense Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 19 Apr 2026

Série A Betting Preview: Palmeiras vs Athletico Paranaense

Brazilian Série A leaders Palmeiras take on Athletico Paranaense, with kick-off set for 17:30 on Sunday 19 April.

We’re going to side with Athletico Paranaense +1 at odds of -111. This Asian Handicap wager has the upside of stakes returned if the visitors lose to Palmeiras by one goal. The ideal scenario is a win or draw.

Palmeiras played Corinthians on the road in their last Série A game. It was a 0-0 draw. The São Paulo outfit had five shots on target and boasted 60% possession.

On Thursday night, Palmeiras triumphed 2-1 at home to Sporting Cristal in the Copa Libertadores.

Athletico Paranaense have lost their previous three away appearances, while their most recent game was a 2-0 victory at home to Chapecoense. The Hurricane enjoyed 59% possession and recorded eight shots on goal, with Stiven Mendoza and Kevin Viveros both on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 2-0 in favour of away side Palmeiras when they last played Athletico. Palmeiras have landed victory in four of the past 10 H2H games, with Athletico securing three wins along with three draws.

Série A		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Palmeiras	18	12	5	1	30	13	17	30:13	41
4	Athletico PR	18	9	3	6	24	18	6	24:18	30

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Palmeiras have 8 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw, averaging 1.9 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 9.3 attempts. Abel Ferreira's team have averaged 47.9% possession and 4.9 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 0.8 goals from 4.6 shots on goal, 8.8 attempts and 6.6 corners.

Jhon Arias and Allan lead the way with 3 goals, while Marlon Freitas has scored 2. Andreas Pereira has made the most assists with 7.

Athletico have 5 victories, 4 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 8.0 attempts, 4.3 shots on goal and 1.6 goals. The Curitiba club average 49.6% possession, 5.0 corners awarded and 3.4 corners against them, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 3.6 shots on goal and 6.7 attempts.

The leading scorer has been Kevin Viveros with 6, while Stiven Mendoza and Julimar have 3. Gaston Americo Benavidez and Lucas Esquivel have had 3 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Palmeiras confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Carlos Miguel (GK), Agustin Giay, Gustavo Gomez, Murilo Cerqueira, Arthur Gabriel, Allan, Emiliano Martinez, Andreas Pereira, Jhon Arias, Jose Lopez, Ramon Sosa.

Athletico Paranaense confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Aderbar Santos (GK), Carlos Teran, Juan Aguirre, Arthur Dias, Jadson, Juan Portilla, Luiz Gustavo, Lucas Esquivel, Stiven Mendoza, Dudu, Kevin Viveros.

Palmeiras vs Athletico Paranaense Prediction & Betting Tips

Get ahead of the game with our Palmeiras vs Athletico Paranaense betting rundown, featuring our trusted match prediction, likely score outcome, standout player prop plays and a fully loaded bet builder.

Match Prediction

Athletico Paranaense should be able to be competitive as the underdogs and you can get odds of -111 that they win with a +1 goal start. We expect them to play their part in this Série A match.

Our team of experts monitor the current Série A injuries and suspensions. When integrated with the latest form, this helps us secure the value odds. Our data-led approach backed up by key stats always proves useful.

Key Palmeiras vs Athletico Paranaense league stats:

• The +1 line has been covered by Athletico PR in 7 of their last 11 games.
• The +1 line has been covered by Athletico PR in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Palmeiras in any of their last 5 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Palmeiras in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Palmeiras in 8 of their last 10 games against Athletico PR.

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 52.6% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability close to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Athletico PR Asian Hcp +1 @ -111 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Palmeiras 1 - 1 Athletico

An exciting wager could be the game to end in a 1-1 draw at odds of +540. A correct score bet provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Stiven Mendoza to Score +510

Stiven Mendoza (Athletico PR) has managed two goals in his past five Série A away matches. We’ll take a chance at +510 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look really appealing.

Latest Stiven Mendoza Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+420

First

+1050

Shots

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-

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Palmeiras vs Athletico Paranaense Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Some will want to go ahead and back Palmeiras at -182 to win this Série A encounter. After all, this betting price suggests a 65% chance that the favourites end up succeeding. If you want to wager on the underdog, Athletico Paranaense have been priced up at +510.

The Half-Time Result market means that your bet will always be settled at the interval. Palmeiras are +115, while Athletico are alternatively priced at +475 and the draw is +125.

The Total Goals price implies that Under 2.5 is the most likely result in this contest. Providing that at least one side fails to score, then the No pick on the Both Teams to Score market will be a winner at -137.

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Full-Time Result

1

-182

X

+290

2

+510

Half-Time Result

1

+115

X

+125

2

+475

Double Chance

1X

-833

12

-417

X2

+132

Draw No Bet

1

-526

2

+310

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

+102

2 Hcp +1

-127

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-130

Over 2.5

-100

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-102

No

-137

Those interested in favourite José Manuel López to find the net first are able to get +390. If the Anytime Goalscorer angle makes more appeal, then this is +160.

José Manuel López (Palmeiras)

First

+160

Anytime

+390

Jhon Arias (Palmeiras)

First

+260

Anytime

+600

Kevin Viveros (Athletico PR)

First

+260

Anytime

+650

Ramón Sosa (Palmeiras)

First

+290

Anytime

+700

Allan Andrade Elias (Palmeiras)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Luighi Hanri Sousa Santos (Palmeiras)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Maurício Magalhães Prado (Palmeiras)

First

+380

Anytime

+950

Renan Peixoto Nepomuceno (Athletico PR)

First

+420

Anytime

+1000

Stiven Mendoza (Athletico PR)

First

+420

Anytime

+1050

Andreas Pereira (Palmeiras)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Julimar Junior (Athletico PR)

First

+540

Anytime

+1400

Felipe Anderson Pereira Gomes (Palmeiras)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Lucas Evangelista Santana de Oliveira (Palmeiras)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Isaac Lima (Athletico PR)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Bruno Zapelli (Athletico PR)

First

+800

Anytime

+1800

Marlon Freitas (Palmeiras)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Murilo Cerqueira (Palmeiras)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Gustavo Gómez (Palmeiras)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Arthur Gabriel Santana Marcolino (Palmeiras)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Emiliano Martinez (Palmeiras)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Khellven Douglas Oliveira (Palmeiras)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Agustín Giay (Palmeiras)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Bruno Fuchs (Palmeiras)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

José Manuel López (Palmeiras)

Over 3.5

-130

Under 3.5

-

Kevin Viveros (Athletico PR)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-

Ramón Sosa (Palmeiras)

Over 2.5

+148

Under 2.5

-

Jhon Arias (Palmeiras)

Over 2.5

-108

Under 2.5

-

Renan Peixoto Nepomuceno (Athletico PR)

Over 1.5

+108

Under 1.5

-

Stiven Mendoza (Athletico PR)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-

Julimar Junior (Athletico PR)

Over 1.5

+160

Under 1.5

-

Maurício Magalhães Prado (Palmeiras)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-

Luighi Hanri Sousa Santos (Palmeiras)

Over 1.5

-120

Under 1.5

-

Allan Andrade Elias (Palmeiras)

Over 1.5

-133

Under 1.5

-

Andreas Pereira (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

-

Felipe Anderson Pereira Gomes (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

-

Lucas Evangelista Santana de Oliveira (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-

Isaac Lima (Athletico PR)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-

Bruno Zapelli (Athletico PR)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

-

Murilo Cerqueira (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-

Gustavo Gómez (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-161

Under 0.5

-

Arthur Gabriel Santana Marcolino (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-

Emiliano Martinez (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-

Agustín Giay (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-

Bruno Fuchs (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

+118

Under 0.5

-

Palmeiras vs Athletico Paranaense Lineups & Team News

Don’t miss the latest Palmeiras vs Athletico team news before you bet. Stay in the know with our predicted and confirmed Série A lineups and the latest on injuries.

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