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Atletico Mineiro and Athletico Paranaense square off in an all-Brazilian affair in Group G of the Copa Libertadores on Tuesday.
This will be their third meeting in all competitions since the turn of the year, with each side claiming one win apiece in their previous two encounters.
Atletico Mineiro got their Copa Libertadores campaign up and running on May 4, when they picked up a 2-0 victory over Alianza Lima at the Estádio Mineirão.
The Alvinegro had lost their opening two games, suffering successive defeats against Libertad and Athletico Paranaense.
Atletico Mineiro head into the midweek clash on a run of four consecutive wins, including a 2-1 victory over Coritiba in the Brasileiro Serie A last Saturday.
Meanwhile, Athletico Paranaense suffered a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Red Bull Bragantino in last Saturday’s Serie A clash.
Paulo Turra’s side were previously on a five-match winning streak in all competitions, including a 3-2 victory over Botafogo in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil on May 18.
Athletico Paranaense are currently first in Group G of the Copa Libertadores, having picked up seven points from their opening three matches.
Atletico Mineiro vs Athletico Paranaense Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- With 18 wins from the last 36 meetings between the two Brazilian sides, Atletico Mineiro hold a slight upper hand in the history of this fixture.
- Athletico Paranaense have picked up three fewer wins in that time, while three games have ended all square.
- Atletico Mineiro are on a run of four consecutive home wins across all competitions, scoring eight goals and keeping three clean sheets since a 2-1 loss to Vasco da Gama on April 16.
- Turra’s men have won all but one of their last six matches, with last Saturday’s defeat against Red Bull Bragantino being the only exception.
Atletico Mineiro vs Athletico Paranaense Prediction
Atletico Mineiro and Athletico Paranaense have put together a fine run of form in event weeks and we anticipate an exciting all-Brazilian showdown on Tuesday.
The Alvinegro have been near impenetrable at home this year and we fancy them picking up all three points.
Prediction: Atletico Mineiro 2-1 Athletico Paranaense
Atletico Mineiro vs Athletico Paranaense Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Atletico Mineiro
Tip 2: Both sides to score - Yes (Both sides have scored in four of their last five meetings)
Tip 3: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have also been three or more goals scored in all but one of the last six clashes between the teams)
