Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Athletico PR (3rd, 45 pts) held a 31-point advantage over Chapecoense (20th, 14 pts). The last five rounds placed Chapecoense 11th in the league for form — higher than their 20th in the standings. Against a league average of 1.32 goals per team per game, Athletico PR ran at 1.48 scored and 1 conceded, Chapecoense at 1.04 and 2.04.
A win had eluded Chapecoense for 6 matches. Recent form was uneven: 9/15 points for Athletico PR, 3/15 for Chapecoense.
Across 16 recorded meetings, Athletico PR have 4 wins to Chapecoense's 2, with 10 draws, at 2.38 goals per meeting. Home advantage has meant little here: 31% of the meetings went to the host. Shutting the other side out is rare here — both scored in 69% of the meetings.
The venue was Arena de Baixada, with room for 43,000 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 2-0.
Goal scorers
Athletico PR: Kevin Viveros (81'), Stiven Mendoza (57')
Key stats
Possession: Athletico PR 58% · Chapecoense 42% · Total shots: 14-8 · On target: 6-1 · Corners: 5-0