Atletico Mineiro and Corinthians square off at Arena MRV in round 20 of Brasileiro Serie A on Sunday (July 28). Ramon Díaz’s Corinthians head into the weekend unbeaten in four games against the Galo.
Atletico moved into the top half of the Serie A table on Sunday with a 2-0 victory over Vasco da Gama at home. Gabriel Milito’s side have won two of their last three matches, with a 1-1 draw with Juventude on July 16 sandwiched between the two victories.
With 25 points from 17 matches, Atletico are 10th in Serie A, level on points with Red Bull Bragantino and Athletico Paranaense.
Meanwhile, Corinthians turned in a resilient display last time out, as they fought back from behind twice to salvage a 2-2 draw with Gremio at the Neo Química Arena.
Before that, Díaz’s men had snapped their two-match losing run on July 17 with a 2-1 victory over Criciuma, four days before claiming a 1-0 win over Bahia at the Arena Fonte Nova.
Corinthians have picked up 19 points from as many 19 Serie A games to sit 14th in the table, level on points with 13th-placed Internacional.
Atletico Mineiro vs Corinthians Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Corinthians have 21 wins from their last 48 meetings with Atletico, who have won 16 times.
- Corinthians have won one of their last eight away matches, losing five since May.
- Atletico have lost one of their last five home games, winning two since June.
Atletico Mineiro vs Corinthians Prediction
Looking at recent meetings between the two sides, anticipate a cagey affair at the Arena MRV. Corinthians’ form on the road has been nothing to write home about, so expect the Galo to come away with a narrow victory.
Prediction: Atletico 1-0 Corinthians
Atletico Mineiro vs Corinthians Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Atletico to win
Tip 2: Over 4.5 cards - Yes (There have been at least five bookings in five of their last six meetings.)
Tip 3: Over 2.5 goals - No (There have been fewer than three goals scored in their last six clashes.)