Gremio vs Athletico Paranaese Predictions

• Gremio have won nine of their last 10 home games
• Athletico Paranaense have lost five of six visits to the top 10
• Luis Suarez has scored in three of his last four league games

Gremio making top four push

This midweek marks the start of a crucial run-in for Gremio, as they have just 10 Serie A games remaining as they look to secure a top-four finish. The hosts are making ground towards that, sitting third in the table after 26 matches.

They can take another step towards a strong finish with a win over Athletico Paranaense this week. The visitors are eighth in the table, although they’re within three points of Gremio and could make their own surge up the table with a victory. However, that’s a tall order, as they’re heading to one of the most formidable home sides in Brazil’s top-flight.

Home form to see hosts through

Gremio look good for the points in this clash, given that they boast one of the best home records in the league. Only the league leaders have claimed more points per game at home, as they’ve won 10 of their first 13 home matches in this league campaign, drawing twice.

The visitors have lost half of their league trips, while they’ve lost five of their six clashes against the top 10. Gremio have won all but one of their home games against sides below them, while they head into this clash with nine wins across their last 10 home matches, only falling to league-leaders Botafogo.

The hosts have the form to back a victory and they can call upon star power in ex-Liverpool and Uruguay striker Luis Suarez. He’s still impressing even at 36 years old, scoring in three of his last four for Gremio. He has nine league goals in total, while he’s found the net in two of his last three appearances at home.