Grêmio vs Atlético Mineiro Prediction: This match promises to be a thrilling one

Two historic Brazilian clubs meet in the first round of the Brasileirão. Last season, Grêmio finished in 14th place, and its fans expect the team to be more competitive this year. Atlético Mineiro didn't have a good league season either and escaped from relegation in the very last round. However, it reached the Copa Libertadores final, having lost to Botafogo.

Grêmio

Following the departure of Renato Portaluppi, the coach with the most games for Grêmio, the club signed Gustavo Quinteros to lead the team. Quinteros joined the Immortal after leading Velez Sarsfield to the Argentinian championship last season. Grêmio lost in the final of the Campeonato Gaúcho to Internacional, an always painful result due to the great rivalry between the two Porto Alegre clubs. Grêmio's squad has changed considerably, with the departures of Soteldo and Diego Costa and the additions of Wagner Leonardo and Cristian Olivera standing out

Atlético Mineiro

The Rooster also has a new coach, but it's a return in this case. Cuca has managed Atlético several times and won the only Copa Libertadores in the club's history in 2013. The Belo Horizonte club lost Paulinho to Palmeiras, but Rony and Gabriel Menino made the reverse journey. Another surprising signing was Júnior Santos, the Copa Libertadores' top scorer, who arrived from Botafogo. An attacking trio of Hulk, Rony, and Júnior is undoubtedly one of the best in the league. Atlético won the Campeonato Mineiro by beating América in the final and will confidently start the Brasileirão. The Miners are among the favorites to lift the league trophy, something they haven't done since 2021.

History of Head-to-Heads

Serie A 2025

17.08.25

Atletico MG

1 - 3

Gremio

Serie A 2025

30.03.25

Gremio

2 - 1

Atletico MG

Serie A 2024

10.10.24

Atletico MG

2 - 1

Gremio

Serie A 2024

01.09.24

Gremio

2 - 3

Atletico MG

Serie A 2023

26.11.23

Atletico MG

3 - 0

Gremio

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Expert Betting Tips

The match between these two historic clubs is one of the most anticipated clashes of the opening round. Both teams had a disappointing league last year, but, as always, Grêmio and Atlético will start the campaign aiming to fight for the top places. The Miners seem to have better conditions to excel in the competition, thanks to heavy investment in their squad. Atlético is motivated by its victory in the Campeonato Mineiro and could do well in a game where both teams can score.