Sao Paulo vs Atletico MG – Match Preview

Morumbi Stadium is set for an electrifying Serie A clash as Sao Paulo hosts Atletico MG on Saturday, November 24th. The game, starting at 00:30 GMT, is a pivotal Round 35 match. Sao Paulo, in 6th place with 58 points, aims to improve their rank. Atletico MG, 11th with 43 points, seeks to exceed expectations. Both teams are eager for a win to advance their season goals.

Sao Paulo – Form

Sao Paulo has shown impressive form, with two wins and a draw in their last three Serie A games. They drew 1:1 with Red Bull Bragantino on November 20, 2024, thanks to a goal from Lucas Moura. Before that, they won 2:1 against Athletico Paranaense at home. Their away victory on November 6 was a 3:0 win over Bahia.

Atletico MG – Form

Atletico MG has faced challenges on the road, with two draws and a loss in their recent outings. They had a 0:0 draw with Botafogo RJ on November 21, 2024. A 1:0 loss to Athletico Paranaense came before another 0:0 draw with Flamengo. These results show their struggle to score away from home.

Sao Paulo – Atletico MG – Head to Head

The last match between these two was a goalless draw on September 13, 2024. In their past 10 meetings, Sao Paulo won once, and Atletico MG won five times. This suggests Atletico MG has had the upper hand. Recent matches have seen tight defenses, with no games where both teams scored.

Sao Paulo has found it tough against Atletico MG, winning only once in their last 17 attempts. They lost four of the last five matches, scoring less than 1.5 goals in those losses.

Sao Paulo – Atletico MG – Standings

As Round 35 approaches, Sao Paulo is 6th with 58 points from 34 games. They have scored 48 goals and conceded 35. Atletico MG is 11th with 43 points, having scored 42 and conceded 47. Sao Paulo is meeting expectations, while Atletico MG might be underperforming.

Sao Paulo vs Atletico MG – Top scorers

Lucas Moura and Luciano Neves, each with 10 goals, lead Sao Paulo’s attack. Andre, a midfielder, has scored 6 times. Jonathan Calleri and Ferreira have each added 5 goals. Hulk leads Atletico MG with 10 goals. Eduardo Vargas has 7, and Paulinho has contributed 6. Gustavo Scarpa and Cadu have added 4 and 3 goals, respectively.

Sao Paulo vs Atletico MG – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor Sao Paulo with odds of 1.80 for a win. Atletico MG’s odds for an away win are 5.00, with a draw at 3.30. Despite Atletico MG’s historical advantage, Sao Paulo’s form makes them favorites. The absence of key players could affect both teams’ performance.

Alternative betting options include “halftime-fulltime” bets and “draw-no-bet” markets. These offer odds of 2.50 for Sao Paulo leading at both halftime and fulltime, and 1.286 for a Sao Paulo win with a draw returning the stake.

Sao Paulo vs Atletico MG – Over/Under Betting

The “Over 2.5” odds are set at 2.35, with “Under 2.5” at 1.571. The teams’ history suggests fewer goals, with 19 of the last 21 matches featuring under 3.5 goals. This trend, combined with their recent scoring, hints at a close match. “Under 2.5” at 1.571 could offer value.

Sao Paulo vs Atletico MG – BTTS Betting

The odds for “Yes” in the BTTS market are 2.20, and “No” is at 1.615. The teams’ history and recent form suggest that “No” is the more likely outcome. This is based on their past encounters and current performance.

Sao Paulo vs Atletico MG – Prediction