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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.

  1. DEFDias
  2. DEFEsquivelOut
  3. DEFTeránOut
  4. MIDGustavoDoubtful
  5. MIDPortillaDoubtful

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.

ATL
Athletico Paranaense
ATL
Est. 1924
Arena da Baixada
Kit
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BrasileirãoParanaense
Joao Correia, Athletico Paranaense manager
Head Coach
Joao Correia
Since Apr 2026
Injuries & suspensions
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Transfers
In· 5
  • Vargas from CharlotteTransferJul '26
  • Dantas from NovorizontinoLoanJul '26
  • PintoTransferJun '26
  • Gilberto from BahiaFree agentJun '26
  • Monteiro from Athletico Paranaense-May '26
Out· 7
Formation tendency
3-4-2-1most-used · 23 of last 27
3-4-2-1
85%
3-5-2
4%
4-2-3-1
4%
3-4-3
4%

Sets up with a back three in 93% of matches.

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Athletico Paranaense

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.
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