The Serie A match between Gremio and Athletico PR will take place at Arena do Gremio on Thursday at 3:30 am IST.
Gremio and Athletico Paranaense, both performing well in the Campeonato Brasileiro, are set to clash on Wednesday evening. Gremio, currently in third place, holds a slight advantage over their opponents in the standings. However, Athletico could surpass them if they secure a victory at Arena do Gremio.
Gremio, currently third in the 2023 Serie A standings, has won only one of their last five league matches, making catching up to league leaders Botafogo unlikely. Their main concern now is retaining a Copa Libertadores spot. Their recent 3-2 loss to Internacional was a painful setback, as their defense has struggled, conceding an average of two goals per game since mid-September. Even with Uruguayan star Luis Suarez, Gremio’s defense remains problematic. They’re tied on points with Palmeiras and Flamengo, with four other teams within four points. Manager Renato Gaucho acknowledges the risks of their expansive style but may need to rethink it to secure direct qualification for next year’s Libertadores.
Athletico Paranaense has a chance to surpass their hosts in the table and avenge their May home loss to Gremio with a victory on Wednesday. After a winless start to October, including a 1-1 draw with Bragantino, they face two successive away games following the international break: first against Gremio and then league leaders Botafogo on Saturday. Athletico sits eighth in Serie A, still in contention for a top-four finish with two wins and one loss in their last five matches. Coach Wesley Carvalho, who took over in June, seeks consistency and a return to the Copa Libertadores after their penalty shootout exit, having had a week to work with the squad.
Gremio probable starting lineup: Grando, Pedro, Kannemann, Geromel, Reinaldo, Nathan, Pepe, Luan, Cristaldo, Suarez, Ferreira
Athletico Paranaense probable starting lineup: Bento, Rocha, Heleno, Esquivel, Cuello, Fernandinho, Erick, Vinicius, Bueno, Pablo, Zapelli
Gremio
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Internacional | 2-3 (L) |
| Fortaleza | 1-1 (D) |
| Palmeiras | 1-0 (W) |
| Corinthians | 4-4 (D) |
| Bragantino | 0-2 (L) |
Athletico PR
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Gremio | 2-1 (W) |
| Bragantino | 1-1 (D) |
| Coritiba | 0-2 (L) |
| Internacional | 2-1 (W) |
| Flamengo RJ | 3-0 (W) |
| Last 5 matches- Results | Score |
|---|---|
| Athletico beat Gremio | 2-1 |
| Gremio beat Athletico | 1-2 |
| Athletico beat Gremio | 4-2 |
| Athletico beat Gremio | 1-0 |
| Gremio beat Athletico | 0-1 |
The Serie A match between Gremio and Athletico PR will take place at Arena do Gremio on Thursday at 3:30 am IST.
| Gremio vs Athletico PR | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Date | October 19 |
| Venue | Arena do Gremio |
| Kickoff time in Brazil | 8:00 pm (Thursday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 3:30 am (Thursday) |
Football fans internationally can catch the live action via Brasileirao Play, Onefootball, Fanatiz International while those in Brazil can watch the match live via Canais Globo, NOW NET e Claro, SporTV, Premiere 4.
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