Atlético Mineiro vs Botafogo Prediction

We are on the back end of the Brazilian Serie A season and on Thursday 21st November 2024 Atletico Mineiro take on leaders Botafogo at the Arena MRV.

Atlético Mineiro vs Botafogo Key Stats

• Atletico Mineiro haven’t won any of their last seven games
• Botafogo have only lost one of their last 17 matches
• Atletico Mineiro have only scored one goal in their last five matches
• Botafogo have kept four clean sheets in their last five

Atlético Mineiro vs Botafogo Team Previews, Form and Standout Players

Can Botafogo extend their lead at the top of the table as they take on Atletico Mineiro in the Brazilian Serie A?

Atlético Mineiro Preview

Atletico Mineiro Predicted Lineup - Everson; Lyanco, Rodrigo Battaglia, Renzo Saravia; Rubens, Otávio, Fausto Vera, Gustavo Scarpa; Bernard, Hulk; Deyverson

Atletico Mineiro currently sit tenth in the Brazil Serie A table. This having picked up 42 points from 33 games so far. They are firmly in a Copa Sudamericana group stage qualification place. However they will need a win if they are to maintain that place.

This year they have scored 42 goals this season which is very impressive. However they have conceded 47 goals which is the joint fifth most goals conceded in the league. This will need to change if they want to pick up a victory against a very strong Botafogo team.

Botafogo Preview

Botafogo Predicted Lineup - John Victor Maciel Furtado; Alex Telles, Alexander Barboza, Bartolomeu Jacinto Quissanga, Vitinho; Marlon Freitas, Gregore; Thiago Almada, Jefferson Savarino, Luiz Henrique; Igor Jesus

Botafogo are top of the league and four points clear. This having earned 68 points from 33 games. They are well on their way to winning their 22nd league title.

The secret to their success has to come from their 52 goals scored - the second most in the division - as well as their 26 goals conceded - the least of any team in the league. They truly are a tough team to beat.

Head To Head Stats: Atlético Mineiro vs Botafogo

These two teams have only played each other five times in their histories.

Botafogo have the advantage but only slightly. They have won three of those games to Atletico Mineiro’s two wins. There has never been a draw.

Interestingly only one of the previous fixtures has ended with over 2.5 match goals. The winning team always coming away with a clean sheet. Will the same happen in this one?

8th July 2024 - Botafogo 3-0 Atlético Mineiro - Brazilian Serie A

17th September 2023 - Atlético Mineiro 1-0 Botafogo - Brazilian Serie A

7th May 2023 - Botafogo 2-0 Atlético Mineiro - Brazilian Serie A

7th November 2022 - Atlético Mineiro 0-2 Botafogo - Brazilian Serie A

17th July 2022 - Botafogo 0-1 Atlético Mineiro - Brazilian Serie A

Betting Tips For Atlético Mineiro vs Botafogo

This is bound to be an interesting game with both teams being fairly strong. However, Botafogo have proven this season to be an incredible team. They concede very few goals while scoring plenty as well. They are a hard team to beat. This is something we would expect to continue here.

Expect a close intense affair though. There won’t be a whole load of goals in this match.

We are backing Botafogo To Win and Under 2.5 Match Goals in this match. £10 having the potential to return up to £45.

(Odds subject to change)

Final Prediction: Atlético Mineiro vs Botafogo

Atlético Mineiro 0-2 Botafogo

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