Atletico Mineiro vs Sao Paulo prediction and betting tips - July 12, 2024
One of the matches of the 16th round of the Brazilian Serie A will be played on Friday in Belo Horizonte, where local Atlético Mineiro will host São Paulo at the "MRV Arena." Here is the prediction for this match from the team of experts at Dailysports.
Atletico Mineiro
The "Roosters" finished third last season, but in the current Serie A campaign, they have been performing disastrously. After 14 rounds, Atlético Mineiro has secured four wins and suffered an equal number of defeats. With 18 points, the "Roosters" are in 12th place in the Serie A standings, trailing the league leader by 13 points.
In the last round, Atlético Mineiro played an away match against Botafogo and suffered a heavy 0-3 defeat. This loss was their second in a row, and overall, the "Roosters" have won only one of their last five matches. In seven home matches, Atlético Mineiro has secured only one victory, losing two encounters.
Sao Paulo
The "Tricolor" have been in good form in recent rounds, climbing to fourth place in the standings. In 15 matches, São Paulo has secured 8 wins and suffered 4 defeats. They are currently 4 points behind the first-place Flamengo, led by coach Luis Subeldía.
In the last round, São Paulo hosted Bragantino and achieved a 2-0 victory. This win was their fourth consecutive triumph in the Brazilian Serie A. In seven away matches, São Paulo has accumulated 11 points, securing three wins and suffering two defeats.
Interesting facts about the match and head-to-head history
- Last season, Atlético Mineiro defeated São Paulo twice.
- Only two of the last nine matches saw both teams score.
- The "Total Over 2.5" bet was successful in two of the last five matches.
Atletico Mineiro vs Sao Paulo Prediction
Bookmakers give a slight edge to the home team, with odds of 2.44 for an Atlético Mineiro victory. However, we believe it is not worth betting on the outcome, as the hosts have been weak at home. Our bet is "Total Over 2.0" with odds of 1.78.
