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Atletico MG and Botafogo face off at the Estadio Monumental in the Copa Libertadores final on Saturday. After a goalless draw in the Brasileiro Serie A last week, the two Brazilian sides meet in the final of South America’s premier club competition
The 65th edition of the Copa Libertadores will come to a climax this weekend, with two Brazilian teams facing each other, like in 2022. Atletico edged one Brazilian and two Argentine sides to reach the final. They beat San Lorenzo 2-1 in the Round of 16, Fluminense 2-1 in the quarter-final and River Plate 3-0 in the last-four.
Galo are eying their second Copa Libertadores success, following their first and only title won in 2013. Atletico finished third in the Serie A last season but are wrapping up a below-par campaign this term. With two rounds of games remaining, they are 10th, trailing leaders Botafogo by a whopping 29 points.
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Botafogo, meanwhile, saw off fellow Brazilian side Palmeiras 4-3 and Sao Paulo 5-4 on penalties in the Round of 16 and quarter-final respectively. In the semi-final, they beat Uruguayan giants Peñarol 6-3 to qualify for their second final in the competition. Botafogo head to the clash on a five-game undefeated streak.
Fogo finished fifth in the Serie A last season but are on track to win the title this term. They are atop the standings with 73 points with two matches remaining. However, they are being closely followed by arch-rivals Palmeiras, who are second with 70 points.
Atletico MG vs Botafogo Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Atletico have won once and lost thrice in their last five matches with Botafogo.
- The two teams have met 55 times, with Atletico claiming 17 wins and 24 defeats.
- Atletico are winless in 10 matches, losing six times.
- Botafogo have suffered one defeat in their last 20 matches across competitions.
- Atletico have lost twice in their last five matches, while Botafogo are unbeaten in the same period, winning twice.
- Form Guide: Atletico – L-D-D-L-D; Botafogo - W-D-D-D-W
Atletico MG vs Botafogo Prediction
Atletico have been struggling for form in the later part of the season and will have to give their all for a decent outcome against Botafogo.
The visitors are the favourites to reach the final and are expected to prevail based on their superior recent form and momentum.
Prediction: Atletico MG 1-3 Botafogo
Atletico MG vs Botafogo Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Botafogo
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Botafogo to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Atletico to score - Yes
