Atletico MG vs Corinthians – Match Preview

Atletico MG is set to host Corinthians at the historic Independencia Stadium. This match is for the 20th round of the Serie A tournament on Saturday, July 28th. The game will start at 22:00 GMT. Atletico MG, currently 10th with 25 points, aims to use their home advantage to move up the league table. Corinthians, in 14th place with 19 points, seeks a win to improve their position. Both teams aim to prove themselves in this crucial mid-season match.

Atletico MG – Form

Atletico MG has shown a varied performance recently. They celebrated a 2:0 win against Vasco da Gama on July 21st. Hulk scored twice in this match. They also played to a 1:1 draw against Juventude, with Junior Alonso scoring. Additionally, they achieved a 2:1 victory over Sao Paulo. Eduardo Vargas and Paulinho scored the goals. These results matched bookmaker predictions, showing Atletico MG’s consistency.

Corinthians – Form

Corinthians has had a similar performance, with a recent 2-2 draw against Gremio. Yuri Alberto and Rodrigo Garro scored the goals. They also won 1-0 against Bahia, with Angel Romero scoring. Another victory was a 2-1 win over Criciuma. Angel Romero and Caca scored the goals. These outcomes met bookmaker expectations.

Atletico MG – Corinthians – Head to Head

The last match between Atletico MG and Corinthians was on April 14, 2024. It ended in a 0:0 draw. In their last 10 meetings, Atletico MG won 5 times and Corinthians 3 times. This shows Atletico MG’s slight advantage in these encounters. Both teams scored in 2 of their last 5 meetings. Atletico MG has scored in 10 of their last 12 matches against Corinthians. However, they have not won in the last 4 matches against them.

Atletico MG – Corinthians – Standings

As the 20th round approaches, Atletico MG is 10th with 25 points from 17 matches. Corinthians is 14th with 19 points from 19 matches. Both teams have conceded 25 goals, indicating defensive challenges. Atletico MG and Corinthians aim to match their preseason ambitions with better performances.

Atletico MG vs Corinthians – Top scorers

Paulinho leads Atletico MG’s attack with 6 goals this season. Hulk follows with 5 goals. Eduardo Vargas has also contributed 4 goals. Gustavo Scarpa and Federico Zaracho have added 3 and 2 goals, respectively. On the visiting side, Caca, Rodrigo Garro, and Yuri Alberto have each scored 3 goals. Angel Romero and Wesley have each added 2 goals. This shows the teams’ varied attacking options.

Atletico MG vs Corinthians – Full-Time Betting

Atletico MG is the favorite with odds at 1.70 for a home win. This reflects their strong home performance. Corinthians struggles on the road, with a winless streak in 7 of their last 8 away games. Despite this, Corinthians has shown resilience at home. The absence of key players affects both teams. This match promises to be competitive, with Atletico MG having a historical advantage at home.

Alternative betting options include “halftime-fulltime” with Atletico MG at 2.30. The “draw-no-bet” option for Atletico MG is at 1.25. The “double-chance” market for Corinthians is at 1.286, reflecting their unpredictable away performance.

Atletico MG vs Corinthians – Over/Under Betting

The odds for “Over 2.5” are at 2.05 and “Under 2.5” at 1.75. Most head-to-head matches have seen fewer than 3.5 goals. Considering both teams’ recent forms, “Under 2.5” at 1.75 could be appealing for those expecting fewer goals.

Atletico MG vs Corinthians – BTTS Betting

The odds for “Both Teams to Score” are set at 1.95 for “Yes” and 1.80 for “No”. Considering past encounters and recent performances, “No” at 1.80 seems more likely for this match.

Atletico MG vs Corinthians – Prediction