Athletico PR 2-1 Cruzeiro - Result & Match Stats (Campeonato Brasileiro)

Athletico PR vs Cruzeiro - result

Athletico PR 2-1 Cruzeiro in the Campeonato Brasileiro at Arena de Baixada, Curitiba on 18 March 2026. Scorers: Stiven Mendoza, Kevin Viveros for Athletico PR; Néiser Villarreal, Keny Arroyo for Cruzeiro. In their last 5 meetings, Athletico PR have won 1, Cruzeiro 2, with 2 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Athletico PR vs Cruzeiro?

Athletico PR 2-1 Cruzeiro in the Campeonato Brasileiro on Wednesday 18 March 2026 at Arena de Baixada. Scorers: Stiven Mendoza, Kevin Viveros for Athletico PR; Néiser Villarreal, Keny Arroyo for Cruzeiro.

Where was Athletico PR vs Cruzeiro played?

Athletico PR vs Cruzeiro was played at Arena de Baixada in Curitiba, the home ground of Athletico PR.

What is Athletico PR's recent form?

Athletico PR's last five results read W W L D L (oldest to newest): 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses.

What is Cruzeiro's recent form?

Cruzeiro's last five results read L D D L D (oldest to newest): 3 draws and 2 losses.

What is the head-to-head record between Athletico PR and Cruzeiro?

Across the last 5 meetings Athletico PR have won 1, Cruzeiro have won 2 and 2 were drawn. The most recent was Cruzeiro 3-1 Athletico PR on 6 September 2026 in the Campeonato Brasileiro.

Who is the standout player for Athletico PR?

Kevin Viveros leads Athletico PR with 7 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Cruzeiro?

Matheus Pereira leads Cruzeiro with 6 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Athletico PR vs Cruzeiro?

Rodrigo José Pereira de Lima refereed Athletico PR vs Cruzeiro.

Athletico PR vs Cruzeiro - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
6 Sep 2026	Campeonato Brasileiro	Cruzeiro vs Athletico PR	3-1
26 Oct 2024	Campeonato Brasileiro	Athletico PR vs Cruzeiro	3-0
26 Jun 2024	Campeonato Brasileiro	Cruzeiro vs Athletico PR	2-0
30 Nov 2023	Campeonato Brasileiro	Cruzeiro vs Athletico PR	1-1
29 Jul 2023	Campeonato Brasileiro	Athletico PR vs Cruzeiro	3-3

Athletico PR 2-1 Cruzeiro: match stats

Stat	Athletico PR	Cruzeiro
Possession	48%	52%
Shots	8	11
Shots on target	4	2
Corners	4	6
Fouls	26	18
Yellow cards	2	3
Tackles	12	12
Passes	393	426

Athletico PR vs Cruzeiro goals and red cards

Athletico PR: S. Mendoza 1', K. Viveros (penalty) 10'. Cruzeiro: N. Villarreal 58'.

Athletico PR season stats 2026: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.7	4 of 20
Goals against	1.1	3 of 20
Shots	12.2	17 of 20
Shots on target	4.9	7 of 20
Fouls	13.6	5 of 20
Tackles	13.8	17 of 20
Passes	360.9	17 of 20
Corners	4.7	14 of 20

Athletico PR player leaders 2026

Goals: Kevin Viveros (18), Stiven Mendoza (5), Leozinho (4).
Assists: Gastón Américo Benavídez (5), Lucas Esquivel (5), João Cruz (5).
Shots: Kevin Viveros (78), Stiven Mendoza (38), João Cruz (27).
Fouls: Kevin Viveros (61), Juan Felipe Aguirre (32), Lucas Esquivel (30).

Cruzeiro season stats 2026: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.6	8 of 20
Goals against	1.4	12 of 20
Shots	14.5	8 of 20
Shots on target	4.8	9 of 20
Fouls	14	2 of 20
Tackles	15.3	10 of 20
Passes	449.8	4 of 20
Corners	5.1	11 of 20

Cruzeiro player leaders 2026

Goals: Matheus Pereira (13), Kaio Jorge (8), Keny Arroyo (6).
Assists: Fagner (6), Matheus Pereira (5), Gerson (4).
Shots: Matheus Pereira (84), Keny Arroyo (61), Kaio Jorge (55).
Fouls: Matheus Pereira (45), Gerson (36), Fagner (31).