Athletico Paranaense v Internacional: top-three push meets mid-table recovery bid | OneFootball

Athletico Paranaense host Internacional in the Brasileirão on Saturday, 25 July 2026 at Estádio Mário Celso Petraglia, with the hosts sitting third and targeting Libertadores places while the visitors aim to halt a three-match league losing run from 14th.

Athletico Paranaense won the reverse fixture 1-0 in January. At home they have 23 points from 10 league games and have conceded only six, while Internacional arrive needing a reset after back-to-back defeats in the competition.

Athletico-PR's momentum is solid: a 2-1 win at São Paulo followed recent league victories over Mirassol and Remo and a draw with Flamengo. Inter, by contrast, have lost three straight in the league after a 4-1 win against Vasco and a domestic cup success.

Furacão are without Bruno Zapelli, Renan Viana and goalkeeper Mycael through injury, with defender Arthur Dias suspended. Colorado list goalkeeper Sergio Rochet as injured and defender Victor Gabriel suspended.

Athletico-PR have scored 26 and conceded 19 this season, pairing 50% shooting accuracy with reliable supply from Gaston Americo Benavidez and Lucas Esquivel, both among the league's assist leaders. Kevin Viveros is second in the scoring chart with 11 goals and could be the sharp edge again. Inter have 22 for and 24 against, with Johan Carbonero on five league goals. They may need extra precision to breach a defence that has given up only six at home.

A win would take Athletico-PR to 36 points and could further cement their top-three and Libertadores push. Colorado would move to 24 points with victory and could climb towards mid-table security, edging away from relegation concerns.