Atlético-MG vs Athletico-PR Prediction: Bet on Atlético-MG to win at home

In the upcoming match of CONMEBOL Libertadores, Atlético-MG will host Athletico-PR at Mineirão Stadium, in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Atlético-MG is in 4th position, while Athletico-PR is 7th, in Brazil’s Serie A. Atlético-MG comes from a victory, as the away side, against Coritiba 2-1; And Athletico-PR comes from a defeat, as the away side, against Bragantino 2-0.

ATLÉTICO-MG

Atlético-MG is currently in third position in Group F of CONMEBOL Libertadores. The team needs to add points at home to get the qualifying. In Libertadores, Atlético played 3 matches, with only 1 victory and 2 defeats. At home, Atlético usually has been a dangerous rival.

Atlético-MG has played 29 matches this season, with 18 victories, 6 draws, and 5 defeats. Atlético-MG scored 47 goals and took 22.

EXPECTED OPENING LINEUP FOR ATLÉTICO-MG

Everson, Mariano, Nathan Silva, Jemerson, Rubens, Battaglia, Zaracho, Pavon, Hyoran, Paulinho, Hulk.

ATHLETICO-PR

Athletico-PR has a better moment than its rival Atlético-MG. The team is currently the 1st in Group F, with 2 victories and 1 draw, in 3 matches. Although, to face Atlético-MG at Mineirão Stadium it’s always a tuff job. If it wins this game, Athletico-PR will be practically assured the qualifying for the next phase. Athletico-PR has played 30 matches this season, with 23 victories, 3 draws, and 4 defeats. Athletico-PR scored 58 goals and took 24.

EXPECTED OPENING LINEUP FOR ATHLETICO-PR

Bento, Khellven, Pedro Henrique, Thiago Heleno, Fernando, Fernandinho, Erick, Christian, Terans, Pablo, Vitor Roque.

EXPERT BETTING TIPS

Definitely, it’s going to be a close and disputed match, but Atlético, as the home side, has the best chance to win, even though they’re not in a good moment this season. Atlético-MG needs more victory than its rival, Athletico-PR. Because they’re situation in Group F it’s not good. They really need to win to add some points and get closer to the qualifying. Atlético-MG has in its favor the home factor, and also good players that can decide the match, such as Hulk and Paulinho. Add to this, Paulinho scored 4 goals in the last 3 games and he’s by far the most dangerous player in this match. It’s a good call to bet on an Atlético-MG win and Paulinho or Hulk score. Atlético-MG has a good defense rate, but Athletico has a solid offense and can cause a lot of trouble. Both teams can score.