Atletico Mineiro vs Flamengo Prediction and Betting Tips | July 3rd 2024
Atletico Mineiro will entertain league leaders Flamengo at Arena MRV in the Brazilian Serie A on Wednesday. The hosts are in 11th place in the league table with 18 points, nine fewer than the visitors but with a game in hand.
The hosts are unbeaten in their last three league games and were held to a 1-1 draw by Atletico Goianiense in their previous outing. Paulinho equalized in the 23rd minute after Luiz Fernando broke the deadlock in the 11th minute.
The visitors maintained their one-point lead over Palmeiras at the top of the league table with a 2-1 home win over Cruzeiro on Sunday. Pedro had scored in the 16th minute, but Matheus Pereira pulled Cruzeiro back in the 38th minute. Defender FabrÃcio Bruno bagged the match-winner in the 65th minute.
Atletico Mineiro vs Flamengo Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have a long-standing rivalry and have crossed paths 125 times in all competitions, including friendlies. They have contested these meetings closely, with the visitors having a narrow 50-42 lead in wins and 33 games ending in draws.
- The last 16 meetings between the two teams have produced conclusive results, with the hosts leading 9-7 in wins.
- Both teams registered away wins in their league meetings last season.
- Both teams have suffered just two losses in the league thus far, though the visitors have eight wins to their name, twice as many as the hosts.
- Atletico Mineiro have won three of their last four meetings against the visitors, keeping two clean sheets.
- Flamengo have suffered just one loss in their last 11 games in all competitions while recording nine wins.
- The visitors have the best goalscoring record in the league this season with 22 goals, four more than the hosts.
Atletico Mineiro vs Flamengo Prediction
Galo have bounced back well from two defeats last month, in which they conceded four goals each, as they are unbeaten in their last three games. Interestingly, they are winless in their last four home games in the league, with three games ending in draws.
Rubro-Negro have scored at least one goal in their last nine league outings and are expected to continue their form in this match. They have won three of their seven away games in the league this season and are strong favorites. Nonetheless, they have suffered six losses in seven away meetings in this fixture, which is a cause for concern.
Both teams play their third match in a week, and fatigue might be a factor. With that in mind and considering their current goalscoring form, a draw is likely to ensue.
Prediction: Atletico Mineiro 1-1 Flamengo
Atletico Mineiro vs Flamengo 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: Pedro to score or assist any time - Yes