Athletico Paranaense 2-1 Novorizontino
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Athletico Paranaense won: Athletico Paranaense 2-1 Novorizontino in the Brasileirão Série B (Round 24) on Sat, 30 Aug 2025 at Ligga Arena, Curitiba, Paraná. Athletico Paranaense goals: Airton 29' (og), Bruno Zapelli 49'. Novorizontino goals: Waguininho 37'. Expected goals: 1.59-0.80. Possession: 51-49. Player of the match: Bruno Zapelli (8.5).
Match report
Athletico Paranaense beat Novorizontino 2-1
Athletico Paranaense edged Novorizontino 2-1 at Ligga Arena on Saturday 30 August in Brasileirão Série B.
An own goal by Airton put Athletico Paranaense ahead on 29' (1-0), Waguininho levelled for Novorizontino on 37' (1-1) and Bruno Zapelli restored Athletico Paranaense's lead on 49' (2-1).
Athletico Paranaense had 51% of the ball, shots were 21-13 (7-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.59-0.80.
Bruno Zapelli (Athletico Paranaense) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 12,254.
Match stats
| Athletico Paranaense | Novorizontino | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 51 | 49 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.59 | 0.80 |
| Total shots | 21 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 23 | 11 |
| Big chances | 0 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 328 (81%) | 293 (78%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 1 |
| Corners | 4 | 6 |
| Total shots | 21 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 10 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 11 | 5 |
Lineups
Athletico Paranaense (4-4-2): Aderbar Santos, Gaston Americo Benavidez, Juan Aguirre, Arthur Dias, Derik, Leozinho, Bruno Zapelli, Patrick, Luiz Fernando, Stiven Mendoza, Kevin Viveros
Novorizontino (4-2-3-1): Airton, Rodrigo Soares, César, Dantas, Mayk, Luis Oyama, Jean Irmer, Bruno Jose, Romulo, Waguininho, Caio Dantas
Key events
- 29' · Goal · Airton (Athletico Paranaense)
- 37' · Goal · Waguininho (Novorizontino)
- 46' · Substitution · Madson for Luiz Fernando (Athletico Paranaense)
- 46' · Substitution · Dudu for Stiven Mendoza (Athletico Paranaense)
- 49' · Goal · Bruno Zapelli (Athletico Paranaense)
- 52' · Yellow card · Dantas (Novorizontino)
- 65' · Substitution · Pablo Dyego for Bruno Jose (Novorizontino)
- 65' · Substitution · Nathan Fogaca for Caio Dantas (Novorizontino)
- 67' · Substitution · Carlos Teran for Arthur Dias (Athletico Paranaense)
- 77' · Substitution · Leo Tocantins for Romulo (Novorizontino)
- 77' · Substitution · Matheus Frizzo for Waguininho (Novorizontino)
- 79' · Substitution · Felipinho for Derik (Athletico Paranaense)
- 82' · Substitution · Lucca for Mayk (Novorizontino)
- 83' · Substitution · Julimar for Leozinho (Athletico Paranaense)
All-time head-to-head
23 league meetings since 2013: Athletico Paranaense 7, draws 4, Novorizontino 12.
Athletico Paranaense vs Novorizontino: full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won Athletico Paranaense vs Novorizontino?
Athletico Paranaense won, 2-1 (Brasileirão Série B) on Sat, 30 Aug 2025.
When and where is Athletico Paranaense vs Novorizontino?
Sat, 30 Aug 2025, 23:30 UTC at Ligga Arena, Curitiba, Paraná, Brasileirão Série B.
What is the head-to-head record between Athletico Paranaense and Novorizontino?
In 23 league meetings since 2013: Athletico Paranaense 7 wins, 4 draws, Novorizontino 12 wins (goals 20-25).