Figueirense vs Atletico PR Predictions & Betting Tips, Match Previews

Having beaten the drop by just 1 point last season, it is no great surprise that Figueirense once again find themselves in a relegation battle. They are in 18th place currently but like all the sides at the bottom besides the two below them, will know the ability to put a few wins together can propel you into the safety of mid-table. That is easier said than done though and the Florianópolis side have won just 2 of their last 13 league matches.

However they can take real heart from their last two league performances both of which were away from home against tough opposition. They stunned Santos 1-0 on their own ground at the end of August inflicting on them just their 2nd defeat in 25 home league games. They also made a real game of it at Fluminense last time out, going down 3-2 against the in-form Rio side.

Atletico PR meanwhile ended their poor run of four consecutive 1-0 defeats with a victory by the same margin in their most recent game, at home to Botafogo. They’ve fallen down to 9th in the league though after a highly promising start and still look hugely dependent on their home form. They’ve only won 2 of their last 14 away league games and have failed to score in 5 of their last 6 road games, losing 4 of them.

That sort of record will give Figueirense plenty of encouragement and even though they are in the drop-zone they have only lost once at home all season. Because of that you have to say the hosts look the more likely winners here but they do draw quite often at home so backing Figueirense 0.0 Asian Handicap at 1.775 is the safer bet than going for them to win outright.