Sao Paulo vs Atletico Mineiro prediction, preview, team news and more

Sao Paulo host Atletico Mineiro at the Cicero Pompue de Toledo Stadium in Brazil's Serie A on Sunday, with both teams having contrasting seasons so far.

Sao Paulo have had a disappointing season and are currently 12th in the league. Hernan Crespo's side have only managed to win one of their last six games across all competitions.

It will be a huge ask for them to get anything from the game against league leaders Atletico Mineiro on Sunday.

Atletico Mineiro have a seven-point lead at the top of the table and are unbeaten in their last 11 games across all competitions. Cuca's side will go into Sunday's game off the back of a 0-0 draw against Palmeiras in the Copa Libertadores last time out.

The Alvinegro will hope to continue their unbeaten streak with a win against Sao Paulo on Sunday.

Atletico Mineiro have a great opportunity to extend their lead at the the top of the table with a win against Sao Paulo.

Sao Paulo vs Atletico Mineiro Head-to-Head

It's hard to pick between the two sides based on their recent head-to-head record as both teams have won two of their last five meetings.

Atletico Mineiro came away as 1-0 winners the last time the two sides met back in June. Jair's first-half goal was enough to secure the win on the night.

Sao Paulo Form Guide: D-L-L-W-D

Atletico Mineiro Form Guide: D-W-W-W-D

Sao Paulo vs Atletico Mineiro Team News

Costa will be a huge miss for Atletico Mineiro

Sao Paulo

Sao Paulo have no new injury worries following their 0-0 draw against America MG last time out.

Igor Vinicius, William, Walce and Luis Orejuela are all still unavailable due to injury.

Injured: Igor Vinicius, William, Walce, Luis Orejuela

Doubtful: None

Suspended: None

Atletico Mineiro

Diego Costa picked up a thigh injury in the 0-0 draw against Palmeiras last time out, while Tche Tche will also miss the game due to suspension. Jefferson Savarino is still out injured.

Injured: Diego Costa, Jefferson Savarino

Doubtful: None

Suspended: Tche Tche

Sao Paulo vs Atletico Mineiro Predicted XI

Sao Paulo Predicted XI (4-3-3): Volpi; Reinaldo, Leo, Bruno Alves, Robert Arboleda; Lizeiro, Luan Santos, Rodrigo Nestor; Gabriel Sara, Luciano Neves, Emiliano Rigoni

Atletico Mineiro Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Everson, Guilherme Arana, Junior Alonso, Nathan, Guga; Allan, Federico Zaracho; Eduardo Vargas, Ignacio Fernandez, Keno; Hulk