Atletico Mineiro vs Club Millionarios Prediction: Atlético Mineiro Plays Differently in Estádio Mineirão

In the upcoming fixture of Copa Libertadores, Third Round, Leg 2 of 2, Atlético Mineiro will take on Club Atlético Millonarios at the Estádio Mineirão. Going in the matchup, Atletico Mineiro is coming off a defeat against Athletic Club in Mineiro Championship. On the other hand, Millonarios has been participating in Colombian fixtures. The upcoming matchup is likely to produce a twist in the International contest, as the competition is tightening, adding pressure on the two teams.

Going in the match, Atletico Mineiro is coming off a defeat against Athletic Club (1-0) in which Atletico MG was unable to score an equalizer throughout the second half of play. However against Millions, Paulinho managed an equalizer in the 66th minute of play, giving his team an important advantage before the home fixture. If we look at the ground reality and strengths of Atletico Mineiro, they seem well-prepared and confident for the upcoming outing and the 2nd Leg against Athletic Club. Under the mentorship of Eduardo Coudet, Atletico Mineiro will look to keep up with the task and secure a win at home. Talking about goal scoring, Atletico Mineiro has scored 8 goals in the last 5 matches played, averaging about 1.6 goals per game. Therefore, Atletico MG will look to strike early in the peace and extend the home momentum.

Éverson; Renzo Saravia, Mauricio Lemos, Jemerson, Dodô; Otávio Santos, Allan, Edenílson, Patrick; Paulinho, Hulk

Going in the matchup, Millonarios is coming off a hard-fought draw against Atletico Nacional (0-0), in which Millonarios struck just two shots on target. With the likes of Valencia, Pereira, Arias, and Israel Alba in the lineup, Millonarios have their on-field team and bench covered. Millonarios did manage to steal the show in the first leg, as skipper, David Mackalister scored an important goal with a header. No doubt, Millonarios made most of the opportunities coming their way. With Millonarios depending on the wing attack, we might expect balanced gameplay from the visitors. With 5 goals scored in the last 5 matches played, Millonarios averaged 1 goal per game. Hence, I am expecting MIllonarios to make attempts in order to secure a lead early in the first half of play.

Álvaro Montero; Elvis Perlaza, Andrés Llinás, Juan Pablo Vargas, Omar Bertel; Daniel Giraldo, Larry Vásquez, Oscar Cortés, David Mackalister, Daniel Cataño; Leonardo Castro.

With the likes of Edenilson, Hulk, and Patrick in the opening lineup, Atletico MG will look to maximize the advantage of home fixtures and register a comprehensive win. As no team has managed to secure a win against Mineiro in Estádio Mineirão, the odds will favor the home side to win. I am expecting Atletico Mineiro to win 1-0 or 2-0.

• Both Teams to Score - No for 1.50
• Goals Under 2.5 for 1.72
• Clube Atlético Mineiro to Win for 1.39