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Athletico Paranaense predicted lineup vs Botafogo2 UNAVAILABLE
Athletico Paranaense are without Esquivel and Terán away at Botafogo in the Brasileirão, so expect at least 2 changes. The XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 37 official matches is: Santos in goal, a back five of Dias, Aguirre, Benavídez, Esquivel and Terán, and Viveros leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.
Team news
- Unavailable: Esquivel (Out), Terán (Out).
- Most-used shape: 3-4-2-1 in 23 of the last 27 matches.
- Sets up with a back three in 93% of matches.
- Doubtful: Gustavo and Portilla.
- Based on starts across 37 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.

Sets up with a back three in 93% of matches.
Most Common Athletico Paranaense Starting XI
Based on 37 official matches this season
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
- FWDViveros2/2 penalties scored
Athletico Paranaense fixtures
Athletico Paranaense @ Botafogo
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- What is Athletico Paranaense's expected lineup?
- Athletico Paranaense are without Esquivel and Terán away at Botafogo in the Brasileirão, so expect at least 2 changes. The XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 37 official matches is: Santos in goal, a back five of Dias, Aguirre, Benavídez, Esquivel and Terán, and Viveros leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (3-4-2-1): Santos, Dias, Aguirre, Benavídez, Esquivel (out), Terán (out), Mendoza, Gustavo, Jádson, Portilla, Viveros.
- Who started Athletico Paranaense's last match?
- Athletico Paranaense's starting XI on 15 Aug 2026 in the Brasileirão Série A (3-4-2-1): Santos, Gastón Benavídez, Juan Felipe Aguirre, Arthur Dias, Gilberto, Jádson, Luiz Gustavo, Steven Mendoza, Leozinho, João Cruz, Kevin Viveros.
- What was Athletico Paranaense's last result?
- Athletico Paranaense drew with RB Bragantino 1–1 on 15 Aug 2026.
- When did Athletico Paranaense last win?
- Athletico Paranaense last won on 9 Aug 2026, beating Santos 2–0.
- Who takes penalties for Athletico Paranaense?
- K. Viveros has taken the most penalties for Athletico Paranaense this season, scoring 2 of 2.
- Who has made the most starts for Athletico Paranaense this season?
- Santos leads with 28 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 23 of their 27 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 28 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 27 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 28 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 27 matches.
Athletico Paranaense away to Botafogo
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