Atletico Mineiro vs Sao Paulo Prediction and Betting Tips | September 12th 2024

Atletico Mineiro will invite Sao Paulo to Arena MRV in the second leg of the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals on Thursday. Atletico won the first leg 1-0 last month and will look to hold onto their narrow lead.

The hosts met Gremio in the Brazilian Serie A in their final match before the international break and registered a 3-2 away win. They conceded two goals without a reply in the first half but produced a remarkable comeback, scoring twice in stoppage time. Eduardo Vargas scored the match-winner.

The visitors played Fluminense in their previous league outing and fell to a 2-0 away loss, failing to score for the second match in a row.

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Atletico Mineiro vs Sao Paulo Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• The two teams have a long-standing rivalry and have squared off 109 times in all competitions. Atletico have the upper hand in these meetings with 39 wins. Tricolor Paulista are not far behind with 36 wins and 34 games have ended in draws.
• Galo are on a four-game winning streak against the visitors. They secured a league double last season and also won the league meetings in July this season.
• They have met just thrice in the Copa do Brasil, with one win for either side.
• Sao Paulo are winless in their last seven away games in all competitions, failing to score in five games in that period.
• Atletico Mineiro have suffered just one loss in their last eight games in all competitions, with that defeat coming at home in the Serie A last month.
• Atletico have been the dominant side in recent meetings against Tricolor Paulista and are unbeaten in their last eight meetings, recording five wins.

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Atletico Mineiro vs Sao Paulo Prediction

Galo are unbeaten in home games in the Copa do Brasil since 2017 and are strong favorites. They are on an eight-game unbeaten streak at home against the visitors, recording six wins while conceding just three goals, and will look to build on that form.

Gabriel Milito should be able to able to welcome back Junior Alonso, Guilherme Arana, Alan Franco, and Eduardo Vargas from their international duties but they are expected to start from the bench.

Tricolor Paulista have suffered two losses on the trot, without scoring and will look to return to goalscoring ways. They have won just one of their last 11 away games in all competitions, which is a cause for concern.

Alan Franco was suspended for the first leg and should return to the starting XI in this match. Damián Bobadilla suffered a minor injury while on international duty but played in the next match against Brazil. Bobadilla and Lucas Moura have returned from international duty but face late fitness tests.

Both teams had some key players on international duty who might not be ready for this match. This will likely impact their performance here and considering their recent history, a low-scoring draw will likely ensue.

Prediction: Atletico Mineiro 1-1 Sao Paulo

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Atletico Mineiro vs Sao Paulo Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Draw

Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Under 2.5 goals

Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes

Tip 4: Hulk to score or assist any time - Yes