Atletico MG vs Internacional – Match Preview

Atletico MG is set to host Internacional at the historic Independencia stadium. This encounter is for the 31st round of Serie A on Thursday, October 26th. The match starts at 22:00 GMT. Atletico MG, currently 9th with 41 points, aims to climb the table. Internacional, in 6th place with 49 points, seeks to strengthen their position. Both teams are eager for a win to support their campaigns. Atletico MG wants to improve their goal record. Internacional aims to use their defensive strength.

Atletico MG – Form

Atletico MG’s recent performances have been varied. Their last match was a 3:0 win against River Plate in the Copa Libertadores on October 23, 2024. This result was expected by bookmakers. Before this, they had two consecutive draws in away games. They drew 1:1 with Vasco da Gama in the Cup, which was a surprise. Another 1:1 draw came against Fortaleza in Serie A. The team has shown a versatile attack, with goals coming from various players.

Internacional – Form

Internacional has shown consistent form, with two draws and a win in their last three games. They beat Gremio 1:0 in Serie A on October 19, meeting bookmaker predictions. Before this, they had a 2:2 draw with Corinthians, with Ricardo Mathias scoring late. They also won 3:1 against Vitoria, demonstrating their effective chance conversion. Their recent results have matched expectations.

Atletico MG – Internacional – Head to Head

The last match between Atletico MG and Internacional was on June 27, 2024. Atletico MG won 2:1 in Serie A. In their last 10 matches, Atletico MG has won 6 times, and Internacional has won 3 times. Only one match ended in a draw. This shows Atletico MG’s dominance in these fixtures. In the last five games, both teams scored in only two matches. This suggests a move towards tighter defenses. Atletico MG has won their last 3 home games against Internacional without conceding. They have not lost in 11 of their last 13 home matches against Internacional.

Atletico MG – Internacional – Standings

As Round 31 approaches, Atletico MG and Internacional are in the mid-to-upper table positions. Atletico MG is 9th with 41 points from 29 matches. They aim to improve their position. Internacional is 6th with 49 points from the same number of matches. They have a solid goal difference. Only 8 points separate the two teams, indicating a close match ahead.

Atletico MG vs Internacional – Top scorers

Atletico MG’s attack is led by Hulk, who has scored 10 goals. Paulinho and Eduardo Vargas have each added 6 goals. Gustavo Scarpa and Cadu have also been key, with 4 and 3 goals respectively. Internacional’s top scorers are Wesley and Rafael Santos Borre, with 7 goals each. Alan Patrick has contributed 5 goals. Thiago Maia and Alexandro Bernabei have each scored 2 goals, showing the team’s scoring depth.

Atletico MG vs Internacional – Full-Time Betting

Atletico MG has odds of 3.10 for a win. Internacional is favored with odds of 2.25 for an away win. A draw is at 3.30. Despite Atletico MG’s mixed form, their strong historical performance at home is notable. Internacional, with a higher league position, aims to challenge this record. The “halftime-fulltime” market and “draw-no-bet” options offer various betting opportunities. The “double-chance” market suggests a safer bet, with odds of 1.615 for an Atletico win or draw.

Atletico MG vs Internacional – Over/Under Betting

The odds for “Over 2.5” are 2.20, and “Under 2.5” is at 1.65. With most past encounters having fewer than 3.5 goals, “Under 3.5” at 1.222 is a cautious bet. Atletico MG’s balanced performance and Internacional’s strong defense suggest “Under 2.5” at 1.65 is a prudent choice.

Atletico MG vs Internacional – BTTS Betting

The odds for BTTS: Yes are 1.95, and No is at 1.80. In their last 10 matches, both teams scored in 3 games. Atletico MG’s recent home games and Internacional’s away games suggest a BTTS: Yes at 1.95 is likely.

Atletico MG vs Internacional – Prediction