Atletico Paranaense 1-1 Fortaleza EC – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Atletico Paranaense at 56%, yet other data sources diverge — this Atletico Paranaense vs Fortaleza EC fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Pre-Match Analysis
Atletico Paranaense and Fortaleza EC meet at Ligga Arena in Serie A, Regular Season - 33. This fixture gets under way on Wednesday 8 November 2023 at 23:00 UTC.
Form & Momentum
Atletico Paranaense have collected 1.50 PPG across 10 Serie A outings this season: 4W 3D 3L. Last five: D W D L L. They are averaging 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.10 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets.
In front of their own supporters this season, Atletico Paranaense have posted 4W 6D 0L at Ligga Arena — 1.80 PPG. At home they are averaging 1.90 goals scored and 1.30 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 80% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
Fortaleza EC (all games): 4W 1D 5L across 10 Serie A outings this term — 1.30 points per game. Last five: W L L L L. Their scoring rate of 1.20 per game is modest, conceding 1.50 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market.
Fortaleza EC away from home this season: 3W 0D 7L from 10 away games — 0.90 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 0.60 goals scored and 1.40 conceded per game. Away from home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — a low rate that backs BTTS No when they travel.
Neither side holds a meaningful form edge. The 1.50 vs 1.30 PPG split is negligible — model and market signals should carry more analytical weight for this one.
H2H Analysis
The head-to-head record is closely matched — Atletico Paranaense lead 1W to 2W over the last 5 encounters, with 2 draws, though neither side has established a commanding advantage.
Historically, goals have been at a premium in this fixture — just 1.8 per game from 5 meetings. The Under 2.5 has a clear base rate from the H2H record alone. The most recent clash, on 9 Jul 2023, ended 0–1 with Fortaleza EC winning.
With a balanced win record and just 1.8 goals per game historically, the H2H points toward a tight, low-scoring contest. Under 2.5 goals has the strongest statistical grounding from the fixture history regardless of which side wins.
Trading Data
Atletico Paranaense goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (68 games, 34 at home): they score before half-time in 85% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 82% of the time; BTTS occurs in 62% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 47% of games (home games).
Fortaleza EC goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (68 games, 34 at away): they score before half-time in 71% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 72% of the time; BTTS occurs in 47% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 44% of games (away games); they fail to score in 31% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Atletico Paranaense 53% versus Fortaleza EC 44%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Atletico Paranaense 41% | Fortaleza EC 40%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Atletico Paranaense 1.71 xG and Fortaleza EC 0.91 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Atletico Paranaense attack 1.205 / defence 1.091 | Fortaleza EC attack 0.768 / defence 1.063. League average goals — home 1.333 / away 1.083. Data: 70 Atletico Paranaense games / 68 Fortaleza EC games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Atletico Paranaense 56% | Draw 25% | Fortaleza EC 19%. Fair-value odds: Atletico Paranaense 1.79 | Draw 4.00 | Fortaleza EC 5.26. The model has a clear lean to Atletico Paranaense (56%) — a 37pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 49% | BTTS probability 49% | Total xG 2.62. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 49%/51% — the total xG of 2.62 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 49% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Atletico Paranaense at 56% — clear model lean. Draw No Bet is worth pricing alongside the outright: 25% draw probability makes the stalemate a live outcome even at this conviction level.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.62 combined xG gives a 49% probability to Under 2.5 — reasonable, supported by H2H averaging 1.8 goals per meeting.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is No at 49%. Form rates are neutral: Atletico Paranaense 80% | Fortaleza EC 30%.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Atletico Paranaense vs Fortaleza EC | Competition: Serie A, Regular Season - 33 | Venue: Ligga Arena • Kick-off: Wednesday 8 Nov 2023, 23:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Atletico Paranaense 56% | Draw 25% | Fortaleza EC 19% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 49% | BTTS 49% | xG Atletico Paranaense 1.71 / Fortaleza EC 0.91 • Poisson strength factors: Atletico Paranaense attack 1.205 / def 1.091 | Fortaleza EC attack 0.768 / def 1.063 | league avg home 1.333 / away 1.083 • Poisson stance: Atletico Paranaense (56%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.71
Atletico Paranaense xG
Expected Goals
0.91
Fortaleza EC xG
49%
BTTS
74%
Over 1.5
49%
Over 2.5
27%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Atletico Paranaense vs Fortaleza EC kick off?
Atletico Paranaense vs Fortaleza EC kicked off at 23:00 on Wednesday 8 November 2023 at Ligga Arena.
What was the final score in Atletico Paranaense vs Fortaleza EC?
Atletico Paranaense 1 - 1 Fortaleza EC.
Where is Atletico Paranaense vs Fortaleza EC being played?
The match is being played at Ligga Arena.
What competition is Atletico Paranaense vs Fortaleza EC part of?
Atletico Paranaense vs Fortaleza EC is a Regular Season - 33 fixture in the Serie A (Brazil).
Who is favourite to win Atletico Paranaense vs Fortaleza EC?
Our statistical model gives Atletico Paranaense a 56% chance of winning, Fortaleza EC a 19% chance, and a 25% chance of a draw — making Atletico Paranaense the favourite.
Will both teams score in Atletico Paranaense vs Fortaleza EC?
Our model estimates a 49% probability that both Atletico Paranaense and Fortaleza EC will score (BTTS).
Will Atletico Paranaense vs Fortaleza EC have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 49%.
What is the head-to-head record between Atletico Paranaense and Fortaleza EC?
Record (5 meetings): Atletico Paranaense 1W | Draws 2 | Fortaleza EC 2W.
What form are Atletico Paranaense and Fortaleza EC in?
Atletico Paranaense (all comps): 4W-3D-3L in 10 | 1.50 PPG | GF 1.30 / GA 1.10 | L5 D-W-D-L-L. Fortaleza EC (all comps): 4W-1D-5L in 10 | 1.30 PPG | GF 1.20 / GA 1.50 | L5 W-L-L-L-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
Working from Atletico Paranaense's attack rating (1.21) and Fortaleza EC's defence rating (1.06), the model arrives at 1.71 expected goals for the home side. Flip it around — Fortaleza EC's attack (0.77x) against Atletico Paranaense's defence (1.09x) — and the away total comes out at 0.91.
These ratings are built from 70/68 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 12.8%. Close behind: 1-0 (11.0%), 2-0 (10.7%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 34% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Atletico Paranaense Win
56%
1.80
25%
4.00
19%
5.18
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 0
12.5%
Home win
Most likely
1 – 1
11.3%
Draw
2 – 0
10.7%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.71
Atletico Paranaense xG
Total xG
2.62
0.91
Fortaleza EC xG
1.80
56%
Home win
4.00
25%
Draw
5.18
19%
Away win
Goals Markets
74%
Over 1.5
1.35
26%
Under 1.5
3.85
49%
Over 2.5
2.04
51%
Under 2.5
1.96
27%
Over 3.5
3.70
73%
Under 3.5
1.37
12%
Over 4.5
8.33
88%
Under 4.5
1.14
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
49%
BTTS Yes
2.02
51%
BTTS No
1.98
Clean Sheet
40%
2.48
18%
5.52
Win to Nil
22%
4.45
3%
28.61
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7.3 | 6.6 | 3.0 | 0.9 | 0.2 | – |
| 1 | 12.5 | 11.3 | 5.1 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 10.7 | 9.7 | 4.4 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 6.1 | 5.5 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.2 | – |
| 4 | 2.6 | 2.4 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · White ring = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Atletico Paranaense vs Fortaleza EC?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 12.8%.
How many goals are Atletico Paranaense and Fortaleza EC expected to score?
The model projects 1.71 expected goals for Atletico Paranaense and 0.91 for Fortaleza EC, a combined total of 2.62.
How confident is the prediction model for Atletico Paranaense vs Fortaleza EC?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 56%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Atletico Paranaense's recent record stands at 29W 20D 19L from 68 games, a 1.57 PPG return, with D-W-D-L-L in the last five.
Fortaleza EC, meanwhile, have gone 27W 16D 25L across 68 games — 1.43 PPG, with W-L-L-L-L in their last five.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.57 PPG for Atletico Paranaense against 1.43 for Fortaleza EC. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
How They Fare by Venue
At home specifically, Atletico Paranaense have managed 20W 12D 2L from 34 games — 2.12 PPG in front of their own supporters. That's noticeably better than their 1.57 PPG overall — Atletico Paranaense are a different proposition at home than their general record suggests.
Fortaleza EC's away record stands at 12W 4D 18L across 34 trips, a 1.18 PPG haul.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Atletico Paranaense come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Attack vs Defence
Atletico Paranaense are averaging 1.37 goals scored and 1.18 conceded per game recently; Fortaleza EC are on 1.18 scored and 1.07 conceded.
Defensively: Fortaleza EC in 35% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 68 Results — Serie A
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Atletico Paranaense
Current Season
Fortaleza EC
Current Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Atletico Paranaense and Fortaleza EC in coming into this match?
Atletico Paranaense have gone 29W 20D 19L in their last 68 games (1.57 PPG), while Fortaleza EC have gone 27W 16D 25L in their last 68 (1.43 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Atletico Paranaense at home or Fortaleza EC away?
Atletico Paranaense's home record (2.12 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Atletico Paranaense at home: 2.12 PPG; Fortaleza EC away: 1.18 PPG.
Have Atletico Paranaense or Fortaleza EC been keeping clean sheets recently?
Atletico Paranaense have kept a clean sheet in 31% of their recent games, Fortaleza EC in 35%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
These sides have met 8 times that we have on record, stretching back to July 2021 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 3 years. Every recorded meeting has come in Serie A. It has been a while since the last meeting — 14 September 2024, some 3 years back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Notable Numbers
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Fortaleza EC won 3-0 on 23 Oct 2021, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Atletico Paranaense have gone 1W 3D 0L from 4 meetings on their own ground against Fortaleza EC — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 8 Meetings
1
Atletico Paranaense
4
Draws
3
Fortaleza EC
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Atletico Paranaense and Fortaleza EC?
From 8 meetings on record, Atletico Paranaense have won 1, Fortaleza EC have won 3, and 4 have been drawn.
When did Atletico Paranaense and Fortaleza EC last play each other?
They last met on 14 September 2024, when Atletico Paranaense 1-1 Fortaleza EC.
Who has won more matches between Atletico Paranaense and Fortaleza EC?
Fortaleza EC have the better head-to-head record, with 3 wins from 8 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
Atletico Paranaense are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 85% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 50% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 18% of those situations.
Fortaleza EC are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 71% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 29% of the time.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Atletico Paranaense 62%, Fortaleza EC 47% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 47% (Atletico Paranaense) and 44% (Fortaleza EC).
On the defensive side: Atletico Paranaense keep a clean sheet in 38% of their matches; Fortaleza EC in 26%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Atletico Paranaense home games / Fortaleza EC away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Atletico Paranaense play Fortaleza EC?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 62% of Atletico Paranaense's recent matches and 47% of Fortaleza EC's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Atletico Paranaense vs Fortaleza EC usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 47% of Atletico Paranaense's recent games and 44% of Fortaleza EC's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Atletico Paranaense and Fortaleza EC tend to score early?
Atletico Paranaense have had a goal before half-time in 85% of their recent matches, Fortaleza EC in 71% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Atletico Paranaense and Fortaleza EC share the spoils in a 1-1 draw.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
The points were shared at Ligga Arena, Regular Season - 33, as Atletico Paranaense and Fortaleza EC drew 1-1 in the Serie A. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Atletico Paranaense 1.71 xG and Fortaleza EC 0.91 xG, a combined 2.62. The scoreboard read 1-1 for 2 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Atletico Paranaense attack 1.21 / defence 1.09 against Fortaleza EC attack 0.77 / defence 1.06, drawn from 70/68 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Atletico Paranaense 56% | Draw 25% | Fortaleza EC 19%, with Atletico Paranaense to win its most likely call at 56%. Instead the game produced a draw, an outcome the model had rated at just 25% — a clear break from expectation and a genuine upset by the numbers.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 49%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 74% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 49% and the match saw both sides score — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 40% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Atletico Paranaense 41%, Fortaleza EC 40%), a base rate that agreed with today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 48%, which did not match the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Atletico Paranaense's trading profile (68 games, 34 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 53% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 31% of the time, and conceded here.
Fortaleza EC's trading profile (68 games, 34 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 44% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 35% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Atletico Paranaense 1.57 PPG, Fortaleza EC 1.43 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the draw fit that even billing.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (miss). This one broke away from the data — most of the pre-match signals were overturned by how the ninety minutes actually played out.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.