Parana spent 10 years in the second division before winning the Serie B title last season and earning promotion to Brazil’s first division. Roses have not been blooming this year, as Parana are chained to the bottom of the table, with 15 points and 10 goals scored in 22 matches played.
Parana – Chapecoense Bet365 Odds
Chapecoense are just a tad bit better. Finishing 8th last season provided a glimmer of hope that they might be able to challenge for a top 6 spot, but the reality is completely different. The team from Santa Catarina is currently located in the relegation zone (18th), although not as endangered as Parana.
Both coaches are having to deal with multiple injuries in their respective squads, with Chapecoense especially vulnerable as they have a total of seven players carrying the questionable designation heading into tomorrow’s contest.
Parana – Chapecoense Start Time
Date: Wednesday, September 5 / Thursday, September 6
Kick off: 21:00 local time (Wednesday), 02:00 CET/GMT +2 (Thursday)
Venue: Estádio Vila Capanema, Curitiba, Parana
Parana – Chapecoense Bet365 Odds
Parana – Chapecoense Head-to-Head
In May 2016, the two met in the Brazilian Cup, five months before the deadly plane crash which killed most of Chapecoense’s players. Each team won at home, but Chapecoense progressed on an away goal. In May of this year, the two collided for the first time as members of Brazil’s top flight. The game in Chapeco ended in a 1-1 draw.
Parana – Chapecoense Bet365 Odds
Parana 2.3 (13/10)
Draw 3 (2/1)
Chapecoense 3.4 (12/5)
Parana are in a terrible run of form, losing six and drawing two of their last eight matches. The team from Curitiba failed to score in each one of those losses and hasn’t scored more than once in Serie A since June 5. Chapecoense are coming off four straight losses (three in the league and one in the cup). In general, Verdao has won only one of their last ten league games. Both teams will look at this game as a great chance to finally earn a W.