Athletico Paranaense lineup vs Atletico-MG

Athletico Paranaense's expected lineup vs Atletico-MG, Fri 9 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 42 matches): Santos (30); Dias (32), Aguirre (29), Benavídez (26); Mendoza (33), Gustavo (23), Esquivel (22), Jádson (22), Cruz (18), Portilla (15); Viveros (31). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Bahia match on 20 Sep.

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  • TRANSFERAlemao joins on loan from Novorizontino10 Sep · Loan
  • MANAGEROdair Hellmann appointed manager6 Sep
  • TRANSFERAzambuja signs from Danubio17 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFERBruninho leaves15 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFERDaniel signs from Fortaleza EC12 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFERVargas signs from Charlotte29 Jul · Transfer
  • TRANSFERMarques goes out on loan to Guarani Campinas23 Jul · Loan
  • TRANSFERSorriso leaves for Santa Clara9 Jul · Transfer

Athletico Paranaense predicted lineup vs Atletico-MG

MOST USED XI

Athletico Paranaense's expected lineup at home to Atletico-MG in the Brasileirão is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 42 official matches: Santos in goal, a back three of Dias, Aguirre and Benavídez, and Viveros leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

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Team news

  • Most-used shape: 3-4-2-1 in 27 of the last 30 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 97% of matches.
  • Based on starts across 42 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Athletico Paranaense, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

Athletico Paranaense are 3rd in the Brasileirão on 49 points from 28 games. They have W2 D2 L1 in their last five.

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Head Coach
Odair Hellmann
Since Sept 2026
Formation tendency
3-4-2-1most-used · 27 of last 30
3-4-2-1
90%
3-4-3
3%
3-5-2
3%
4-2-3-1
3%

Sets up with a back three in 97% of matches.

Most Common Athletico Paranaense Starting XI

Based on 42 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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Athletico Paranaense transfers

LAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES
SIGNED
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IN · 6
  • AAlemaofrom NovorizontinoLoanSEP '26
  • AAzambujafrom DanubioTransferAUG '26
  • DDanielfrom Fortaleza ECTransferAUG '26
  • VVargasfrom CharlotteTransferJUL '26
  • DDantasfrom NovorizontinoLoanJUL '26
  • GGilbertofrom BahiaFree agentJUN '26
OUT · 6
  • BBruninhoTransferAUG '26
  • MMarquesto Guarani CampinasLoanJUL '26
  • SSorrisoto Santa ClaraTransferJUL '26
  • WWalaceto Gil VicenteTransferJUL '26
  • JJulimarto Sharjah FCTransferJUL '26
  • MMaiato Al AinFree agentJUN '26
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Athletico Paranaense

What is Athletico Paranaense's expected lineup?
Athletico Paranaense's expected lineup at home to Atletico-MG in the Brasileirão is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 42 official matches: Santos in goal, a back three of Dias, Aguirre and Benavídez, and Viveros leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (3-4-2-1): Santos, Dias, Aguirre, Benavídez, Mendoza, Gustavo, Esquivel, Jádson, Cruz, Portilla, Viveros.
Who started Athletico Paranaense's last match?
Athletico Paranaense's starting XI on 20 Sept 2026 in the Brasileirão Série A (3-4-2-1): Mycael, Dantas, J. Aguirre, Arthur Dias, Gilberto, Jádson, Luiz Gustavo, L. Esquivel, Leozinho, S. Mendoza, K. Vargas.
What was Athletico Paranaense's last result?
Athletico Paranaense beat Bahia 2–1 on 20 Sept 2026.
When did Athletico Paranaense last win?
Athletico Paranaense last won on 20 Sept 2026, beating Bahia 2–1.
Who takes penalties for Athletico Paranaense?
K. Viveros has taken the most penalties for Athletico Paranaense this season, scoring 4 of 4.
Who has made the most starts for Athletico Paranaense this season?
S. Mendoza leads with 33 starts for Athletico Paranaense across all competitions this season.
What formation does Athletico Paranaense use most often?
Athletico Paranaense have used a 3-4-2-1 in 27 of their 32 matches this season.
Which Athletico Paranaense goalkeeper has started the most this season?
Santos has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Athletico Paranaense this season, starting 30 matches.
Which Athletico Paranaense defender has started the most this season?
Arthur Dias has made the most starts as defender for Athletico Paranaense this season, starting 32 matches.
Which Athletico Paranaense midfielder has started the most this season?
S. Mendoza has made the most starts as midfielder for Athletico Paranaense this season, starting 33 matches.
Which Athletico Paranaense forward has started the most this season?
K. Viveros has made the most starts as forward for Athletico Paranaense this season, starting 31 matches.
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