Atletico Mineiro vs Flamengo prediction and betting tips - July 4, 2024
One of the matches of the 14th round of the Brazilian Serie A will be played on Thursday in Belo Horizonte, where Atlético Mineiro will host Flamengo at "MRV Arena." Here is the prediction for this match from the experts at Dailysports.
Atlético Mineiro
The "Roosters" finished third last season, but they started this season terribly. After 12 rounds, Atlético Mineiro has secured four victories and two losses. With 18 points, the "Roosters" are in 11th place in the Serie A standings, nine points behind the league leader.
In the last round, Atlético Mineiro hosted Atlético Goianiense and drew 1-1. This draw was their second in the last three rounds, with one victory in that span. In six home matches, Atlético Mineiro has secured only one victory, while also suffering one defeat.
Flamengo
The "Red-and-Blacks" continue to show excellent form and occupy the first position in the Brazilian Serie A standings. In 13 matches, Flamengo has accumulated 27 points, with eight wins and two losses. Flamengo is three points ahead of their nearest rivals, Botafogo and Bahia.
In the last round, Flamengo hosted Cruzeiro and secured a 2-1 victory. Overall, Tite's team has won three of their last four matches, defeating Bahia and the struggling Fluminense as well. However, the "Red-and-Blacks" managed to lose an away match to Juventude, 1-2.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- Atletico Mineiro thrashed Flamengo last fall in an away match with a score of 3-0, although Flamengo had won the previous three encounters.
- The "Total Over 2.5" bet played out in three of the last five matches.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet played out in two of the last five matches.
Atletico Mineiro vs Flamengo Prediction
Bookmakers give a slight advantage to Flamengo, with the odds for the league leader's victory at 2.60. We recommend a safer bet, taking "Flamengo to win with a handicap (0)" at odds of 1.81.
