Atletico MG vs Red Bull Bragantino – Match Preview

Atletico MG is set to host Red Bull Bragantino at the historic Independencia stadium. This match, scheduled for Friday, September 22nd at 19:00 GMT, marks the 27th round of Serie A. Atletico MG, currently 10th with 33 points, faces 12th-placed Red Bull Bragantino, who have 31 points. Both teams are eager for a win to improve their standings and fulfill their season goals. This makes the match a crucial one for both sides.

Atletico MG – Form

Atletico MG’s performance has been inconsistent recently. They suffered a 1:0 defeat against Fluminense in the Copa Libertadores on September 18th. This result was expected by bookmakers. Before this, they drew 0:0 with Sao Paulo in a Cup tournament match. This outcome was below expectations. However, they managed a 1:0 win against Sao Paulo in another Cup match, surpassing expectations.

Red Bull Bragantino – Form

Red Bull Bragantino has shown mixed results lately. Their last match was a 2-2 draw against Gremio in Serie A on September 15th. Despite being slight favorites, they couldn’t secure a win. Eduardo Sasha and Vinicius Mendonca scored for them. Before this, they won 2-1 at home against Bahia. However, they lost 1-0 to Criciuma on August 28th, a result that matched bookmakers’ predictions.

Atletico MG – Red Bull Bragantino – Head to Head

The last match between these teams was on June 12, 2024. Atletico MG won 2-1 in the Serie A competition. In their last 9 meetings, Atletico MG has won 4 times. Red Bull Bragantino has not won yet, and 5 matches ended in a draw. Both teams scored in their last 5 encounters, showing their offensive capabilities. Atletico MG has remained unbeaten in these matches and scored in each one. The last 5 matches saw fewer than 3.5 goals, indicating more conservative scorelines recently.

Atletico MG – Red Bull Bragantino – Standings

This mid-table clash is set to be a close contest. Atletico MG aims to use their home advantage to move up from 10th place. They have 33 points from 24 matches. Red Bull Bragantino is close behind in 12th place with 31 points from 25 games. A win could see them overtake Atletico MG. Both teams have slightly negative goal differences and are looking to improve their season performance with a win in this crucial match.

Atletico MG vs Red Bull Bragantino – Top scorers

Hulk is Atletico MG’s leading scorer with 7 goals. Paulinho follows closely with 6 goals. Eduardo Vargas has added 5 goals. Midfielders Gustavo Scarpa and Federico Zaracho have contributed 4 and 2 goals, respectively. This shows the team’s scoring depth. For Red Bull Bragantino, Eduardo Sasha and Lincoln are top scorers with 3 goals each. Lucas Evangelista and Douglas Mendes have each scored 2 goals. Ramires has also scored twice, showcasing a versatile offense.

Atletico MG vs Red Bull Bragantino – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor Atletico MG with odds of 2.10 for a home win. Red Bull Bragantino has odds of 3.50 for an away win. Atletico MG has a strong H2H record and hasn’t lost to Bragantino in their last 9 encounters. Despite Atletico’s recent form and Alan Franco’s suspension, they are likely to win. Bragantino has several key players missing, including Juninho Capixaba and Eduardo Sasha. The “halftime-fulltime” bet offers odds of 2.75 for Atletico leading at halftime and winning at fulltime. The “draw-no-bet” market offers a safety net at 1.50. The “double-chance” market provides odds of 1.286 for an Atletico win or draw.

Atletico MG vs Red Bull Bragantino – Over/Under Betting

Atletico MG averages 1.33 goals per game, and Red Bull Bragantino averages 1.24. The “Over 2.5” bet at 2.10 is tempting due to Atletico’s scoring at home and Bragantino’s defensive issues. However, the “Under 3.5” at 1.25 could attract cautious bettors. The last 5 H2H clashes saw fewer than 3.5 goals. This match could be high-scoring or tightly contested, making the Over/Under market a challenge.

Atletico MG vs Red Bull Bragantino – BTTS Betting

The odds for BTTS are 1.95 for ‘Yes’ and 1.80 for ‘No’. Both teams scored in their last 9 meetings. Atletico MG’s recent home games saw BTTS in 2 out of 5 matches. Red Bull Bragantino’s away form shows BTTS in 3 out of their last 5 matches. Given the H2H record and recent form, “BTTS: Yes” at 1.95 is the more likely outcome.

Atletico MG vs Red Bull Bragantino – Prediction