Atlético Mineiro vs São Paulo: can São Paulo extend their winning streak?
On the night leading into Thursday, March 19, we will witness a Matchday 7 clash in Brazil’s Serie A between Atlético Mineiro and São Paulo. Kick-off is set for midnight CET, and I suggest a betting angle for this encounter.
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Atlético Mineiro vs São Paulo: match facts and head-to-head
- Atlético Mineiro have lost three of their last five matches.
- São Paulo have won their last two games.
- In their previous ten matches, São Paulo have suffered just one defeat.
- At home, Atlético Mineiro are unbeaten in nine matches: three wins and six draws.
- São Paulo have lost one of their five away matches, winning the other four.
- São Paulo have conceded just three goals – the best defensive record.
- In 35% of matches this season, Atlético Mineiro have scored in both halves.
- São Paulo have kept clean sheets in 31% of their matches, Atlético in 6%.
- São Paulo beat Atlético Mineiro 2–0 in their last head-to-head meeting.
Atlético Mineiro vs São Paulo: match preview
Atlético Mineiro have not made the strongest start to the new Brazilian Serie A season. In their opening six rounds, they have managed just one win, along with two draws, losing the remaining matches. As a result, they currently sit on five points and occupy 16th place in the standings, only two points clear of the relegation zone. However, the season has only just begun, and the real battle still lies ahead.
São Paulo, by contrast, have enjoyed an excellent start to the new Serie A campaign. The team sit top of the table, having collected 16 points from six matches, holding a three-point lead over second place. São Paulo have won five of their six games, drawing once. They boast the best defence in the league, conceding just three goals. However, in the Paulista competition they reached the semi-finals, where they suffered a 1–2 defeat to Palmeiras. The season is still long, with a full title race ahead of them.
Probable line-ups
- Atlético Mineiro: Éverson, Alonso, Román, Ruan, Renan Lodi, Franco, Cuello, Reinier, Victor Hugo, Gustavo Scarpa, Pérez
- São Paulo: Rafael, Sabino, Díaz, Franco, Lucas Ramon, Danielzinho, Marcos Antônio, Bobadilla, Calleri, Luciano, Lucas Moura
Prediction
São Paulo have started the new season strongly, and I believe they have a good chance of extending their run. My suggestion is to back them not to lose.
