Palmeiras vs Atlético Mineiro Prediction: Palmeiras must react

Palmeiras vs Atlético Mineiro: Prediction and odds on the Brasileirão match on July 20, 2025

Palmeiras will be playing at home again after an unexpected draw with Mirassol at the Allianz Parque. The Paulistas are in fifth place and can't afford to drop any more points to the league leaders. Atlético Mineiro is eighth and has the potential to challenge Palmeiras.

Palmeiras: Form and statistics

Palmeiras fans left the stadium disappointed on their team's return to the Brasileirão. After a good performance in the FIFA Club World Cup, where the Verdão reached the quarter-finals, expectations were high for Abel Ferreira's team against Mirassol. However, Palmeiras once again showed a lack of creativity when facing teams that defend deep. The Paulistas have been struggling at home, where they have only won two games out of six in the league. Only Fortaleza and Sport, two teams in the relegation zone, have won fewer points as hosts. Curiously, Palmeiras' two home wins were against rivals Corinthians and São Paulo in games played at the Arena Barueri, the club's secondary stadium. In other words, Palmeiras has yet to win in the league at the Allianz Parque this year. The 1-1 draw with Mirassol showed that Palmeiras need to strengthen its attack. Estêvão played his last game for the club in the United States before joining Chelsea, and Paulinho will be out until the end of the season. Vitor Roque continues to disappoint, and Flaco López is not in good form. The team's play is too predictable, and Abel Ferreiras has to change his approach in attack.

Palmeiras: Lineup

Striker Flaco López received his third yellow card and is suspended.

🔖Palmeiras starting lineup (4-3-3)

Weverton – Mayke, Gómez, Fuchs, Piquerez – Moreno, Ríos, Veiga – Allan, Torres, Vitor Roque

⛔️Out: Paulinho, Giay, Murillo, Bruno Rodrigues (injured), Flaco López (suspended)

👤Head Coach: Abel Ferreira

Atlético Mineiro: Form and statistics

The Rooster postponed its last round match due to the Copa Sudamericana playoff with Atlético Bucaramanga. Atlético Mineiro won 1-0 in Colombia and took a big step towards the Round of 16. Hulk scored the winning goal in the 68th minute from the penalty spot. The Miners scored when they were down to ten after Alan Franco's red card in the 52nd minute. It was an important result following the tough defeat away to Bahia in Round 13. In Salvador, the Baianos opened the score in the 53rd minute through Luciano Juba, but Atlético didn't give up and equalized in the 91st minute through Hulh in a fabulous Olympic goal. Incredibly, Bahia scored a second goal in the 97th minute through Michel Araújo in a crazy game. Atlético is eighth with 20 points and a game in hand. If Cuca's team beats Palmeiras, it will equal its opponent on 23 points.

Atlético Mineiro: Lineup

Everson and Rony should return to the starting lineup after serving a suspension.

🔖Atlético Mineiro starting lineup (4-4-2)

Everson – Natanael, Lyanco, Junior Alonso, Arana – Alan Franco, Gabriel Menino, Igor Gomes, Scarpa – Hulk, Rony

⛔️Out: Cuello, Cadu, Caio Maia, Patrick (injured)

👤Head Coach: Cuca

Palmeiras vs Atlético Mineiro: Head-to-head statistics

The two teams have met 85 times, with Palmeiras holding the advantage. The Verdão has won 38 games, while Atlético has won 27. The remaining 20 games ended in a draw. Last season, Palmeiras defeated the Rooster 2-1 at home.

Palmeiras vs Atlético Mineiro: Betting tips & Odds

• The TU 2.5 bet has won five times in Atlético's previous six matches. You can bet on a game with less than three goals (TU 2.5) for 1.58 at 1xBet;
• Atlético has scored first in four of its last five matches. You can bet that Atlético Mineiro will be the first team to score for 3.40 at Bet365;
• Palmeiras has only won once in the last seven matches. You can bet on Atlético not losing for 2.19 at 1xBet.

Palmeiras vs Atlético Mineiro match prediction 20 July 2025

Things aren't easy for Palmeiras. The team led the league in the early stages but has been in decline. The Paulistas haven't won in the last three rounds and are struggling at home. Palmeiras is in fifth place and needs to win to avoid losing sight of the league leaders. Atlético is a tough opponent and will be looking to bring home at least a point. I'm going for a draw.

Our match prediction: Draw for 3.59 at 1xBet.

Our betting tip for this Brasileirão match: BTTS - Yes for 2.20 at Betway.

Our final betting tip on the match: Correct Score 1-1 for 7.00.