Bitesize Prediction: Gremio vs Athletico-PR – 18/10/23

Competition: Brazil Serie A

Market: Over 1.5 goals

Odds: 2/5 @ 1xBet

In what could prove to be an enjoyable Serie A affair late on Wednesday night, Gremio will welcome Athletico-PR to Porto Alegre.

Starting with the hosts, last seen over the weekend putting in a sluggish display as they eventually slumped to an action-packed 3-2 loss against Internacional, Gremio will be desperate to claim an immediate response here. However, although Renato Portaluppi’s side might have only continued on a history-making run since making their Serie A return this season, the Tricolor are in the midst of what has been a recent rut. Forced to sign off September with a 1-1 stalemate away at Fortaleza, the former Flamengo boss has seen his squad muster just a single win from any of their previous five appearances across all formats. Showing some extended defensive issues since returning from September’s international break, Gremio’s recent issues are highlighted by a remarkable 4-4 draw against Corinthians last month. However, excited to make a return to home soil here, it is worth noting that Portaluppi’s men have gained a reputation for their extended success in front of their own supporters. In fact, Gremio have won each of their last four matchups at Porto Alegre by an aggregate score of 8-1.

As for the visitors, putting in an eye-catching performance at home against Bragantino over the weekend, Athletico-PR would have been disappointed after settling for a 1-1 draw. Nevertheless, sat in pole position to claim another top-six finish this season, interim boss Wesley Carvalho should find the mood in his camp at a continued high. Signing off September with a lively 2-1 victory against Internacional, the Hurricanes have lost just one of their last 10 appearances across all formats – a run that stems back to a 3-1 loss against Bolivar on August 2nd. With the only blip on their recent record a 2-0 defeat against Coritiba earlier in the month, Athletico-PR could be smelling the chance to lay down a shock marker here. However, facing what could be a tricky test in midweek, Carvalho’s temporary squad will be worried by their most recent meeting against the midweek hosts. Hit with a 2-1 loss when they welcomed Gremio to the Arena da Baixada back on May 27th, we could be treated to another enjoyable affair late on Wednesday night.

Bet: Over 1.5 goals at Gremio vs Athletico-PR 2/5 for Wednesday’s Brazil Serie A battle @ 1xBet