Palmeiras vs Atletico MG – Match Preview

On Friday, September 28th, Palmeiras hosts Atletico MG at the Allianz Parque. The match kicks off at 21:30 GMT. Palmeiras, in second place, has 53 points from 27 games. They boast a strong defense, having conceded only 19 goals. Atletico MG, in ninth place, aims to improve their position. They have a balanced goal difference after 25 matches. This game is crucial for both teams. Palmeiras wants to keep up the pressure on the league leaders. Atletico MG is looking to move up the table for a better season finish.

Palmeiras – Form

Palmeiras has shown excellent form in recent Serie A matches. They won 1:0 against Vasco da Gama on September 22, 2024. This victory came after a 5:0 win over Criciuma at home. Goals were scored by Jose Lopez, Felipe Anderson, Estevao, Raphael Veiga, and an own goal. Before that, they beat Athletico Paranaense 2:0 away. These results met bookmakers’ expectations, showing Palmeiras’ consistency.

Atletico MG – Form

Atletico MG’s performance has been inconsistent lately. They won 2-0 against Fluminense in the Copa Libertadores on September 25, 2024. Before this, they faced a 1-0 defeat to Fluminense and lost 3-0 to Bahia in Serie A. Despite these challenges, they managed to score against Red Bull Bragantino. However, they didn’t score in the next two matches. Their form matched bookmaker predictions in these games.

Palmeiras – Atletico MG – Head to Head

The last match on June 17, 2024, saw Palmeiras win 4-0 against Atletico MG in Serie A. In the past 10 matches, Palmeiras won 4 times, Atletico MG won once, and 5 games ended in draws. Goals were scored by both teams in 2 of the last 5 matches. Palmeiras has been consistent, not losing in 11 of their last 12 matches against Atletico MG. In 5 of their last 6 clashes, fewer than 2.5 goals were scored.

Palmeiras – Atletico MG – Standings

As Round 28 approaches, Palmeiras is in 2nd place with 53 points from 27 matches. They have a strong goal difference, scoring 44 and conceding 19. Atletico MG is in 9th place with 36 points from 25 games. They have scored 35 goals and conceded 36. Palmeiras leads Atletico MG by 17 points and 7 ranks. Palmeiras is performing as expected or better, while Atletico MG seeks improvement.

Palmeiras vs Atletico MG – Top scorers

Palmeiras’ attack is led by Jose Lopez and Estevao, each with 9 goals. Rony added 4 goals, while Raphael Veiga and Felipe Anderson contributed 3 and 2 goals, respectively. Hulk is Atletico MG’s top scorer with 8 goals. Paulinho follows with 6 goals, and Eduardo Vargas has 5. Gustavo Scarpa and Cadu have added 4 and 3 goals, respectively, for the visitors.

Palmeiras vs Atletico MG – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor Palmeiras with odds of 1.53 for a home win. Odds for a draw and an away win are 4.00 and 6.50, respectively. Palmeiras’ strong home record and head-to-head advantage support these odds. Atletico MG faces challenges, including Alan Franco’s suspension. Palmeiras will miss Dudu, Jose Lopez, and Richard Rios due to injuries and suspensions.

Alternative betting markets offer interesting options. The “halftime-fulltime” bet on Palmeiras is priced at 2.1. The “draw-no-bet” market offers Palmeiras at 1.182. The “double-chance” market for a Palmeiras win or draw is at 1.111, reflecting their strong home streak.

Palmeiras vs Atletico MG – Over/Under Betting

Bookmakers set “Over 2.5” goals at 2.00 and “Under 2.5” at 1.80. Given the history of these teams and Palmeiras’ defensive record, “Under 2.5” is appealing. However, Palmeiras’ scoring ability could lead to more goals. This creates a balanced betting scenario.

Palmeiras vs Atletico MG – BTTS Betting

Odds for “BTTS: Yes” are at 2.05, and “BTTS: No” at 1.70. In the last 10 matches, both teams scored in 4 games. Palmeiras’ home games and Atletico MG’s away games show a trend towards “BTTS: No” being the likely outcome.

Palmeiras vs Atletico MG – Prediction