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Copa Libertadores: Palmeiras vs Atletico MG – Prediction, Stats & Odds

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Our betting experts provide insights on team stats, betting tips, and the latest odds for the Copa Libertadores match between Palmeiras and Atletico MG.

On Wednesday, Palmeiras and Atletico Mineiro will face-off at Allianz Parque. This will be the second and final leg of their Copa Libertadores last-16 tie.

Atletico MG aim to overturn a 1-0 aggregate deficit from last week’s first-leg defeat. They’ll have to dig deep, though, against Palmeiras. The winner of this tie will meet either Independiente del Valle or Deportivo Pereira in the quarter-finals.

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Palmeiras Form

Palmeiras have been on a rollercoaster ride of victories and defeats, but they’re determined to come out on top! They started off strong with a whopping 4-1 win against America MG, followed by a thrilling 1-0 victory over Atletico MG. Alas, their winning streak was cut short with a tough 2-1 loss against Fluminense.

Atletico MG Form

Atletico MG’s last three matches have been an emotional rollercoaster! They may have lost against Flamengo and Palmeiras by 1-2 and 0-1, respectively, but they didn’t let that bring them down. They came back strong and beat Sao Paulo by 0-2.

Palmeiras vs Atletico MG Stats

The following are some statistics based on the last few matches played by Palmeiras and Atletico MG across different tournaments that may be helpful in placing bets for their upcoming game.

  • Palmeiras have not lost 36 of the last 38 home matches
  • Palmeiras have scored in 20 of the last 21 home matches
  • Palmeiras have conceded in 12 of the last 14 home matches
  • In the last 3 home matches in a row Palmeiras played, both teams scored
  • In 6 of the last 8 Palmeiras home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • Atletico MG have not won the last 10 matches in a row
  • In 16 of the last 18 Atletico MG matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 12 of the last 14 Atletico MG away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Atletico MG have lost the last 3 matches in a row while scoring less than 1.5 goals
  • In 4 of the last 5 Atletico MG matches the sum of goals was under 1.5

Palmeiras vs Atletico MG – Players in Form

Keep an eye out for Palmeiras’ Artur Guimaraes, who is looking like a true value in the goal-scoring market with an impressive five strikes to his name in just four matches. Meanwhile, Atletico MG fans are crossing their fingers and hoping that Paulinho can add to his already impressive tally of three Copa Libertadores goals this week.

Palmeiras vs Atletico MG Betting Tips

Full-time result

Palmeiras have been unbeaten against Atletico MG in the last five encounters. In their previous 10 home matches, Palmeiras won six times and drew twice, but lost two games. Meanwhile, Atletico MG won four of their last 10 away games, drew three, and lost three.

Both teams to score

In eight out of their last ten home games, Palmeiras impressively scored the first goal of the match. Meanwhile, Atletico MG only got the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. Looking at defense, Atletico MG only managed two clean sheets in their previous 10 matches while Palmeiras claimed three clean sheets in their last 10 matches.

Total goals

Palmeiras scored an average of 1.7 goals in their last ten matches in which over 2.5 goals happened six times. Over 2.5 goals happened in three of the last ten outings for Atletico MG, who managed to score 0.8 times in those matches.

Match predictions: Palmeiras vs Atletico MG

To sum up, the upcoming match between Palmeiras and Atletico MG seems to be a good betting opportunity.

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