Santos vs Atletico Mineiro: can Santos end their winless run?
In Matchday 11 of the Brazilian Serie A, we are set for a clash between Santos and Atletico Mineiro, which will take place in the early hours of Sunday, April 12. Kick-off is at 01:00 CET, and I suggest taking a betting angle on this fixture.
Santos vs Atletico Mineiro: match facts and head-to-head
- Santos have lost their last two matches.
- Across their previous seven games, Santos have managed just one victory.
- Out of their last ten home matches, Santos have suffered only one defeat.
- In their last four outings, Atletico Mineiro have recorded two wins and two losses.
- Atletico Mineiro have scored at least one goal in three consecutive matches.
- In 36% of their matches this season, Atletico Mineiro have found the net in both halves.
- In 40% of their matches this season, Santos have conceded in both halves.
- Atletico Mineiro and Santos played out a 1-1 draw in their most recent head-to-head encounter.
Santos vs Atletico Mineiro: match preview
Santos currently sit 15th in the Brazilian Serie A table, and their results have been far from consistent throughout the campaign. They have collected 10 points from ten matches. The team is just two points clear of 17th place and trails the side in 11th by two points. As things stand, it is difficult to determine their true ambitions based on results alone. In their last five matches, they have suffered three defeats, along with one draw and one win. Consistency remains an issue.
Atletico Mineiro are positioned higher in the Serie A standings. The team currently has 14 points after 10 rounds and occupies eighth place in the table. The battle for Copa Libertadores spots lies ahead. Their recent form has also lacked consistency: two defeats and three wins. They are three points behind fourth place, while holding just a two-point cushion over 12th. This means they are still firmly in the race for higher positions, but must also keep an eye on the chasing pack to avoid slipping.
Probable line-ups
- Santos: Gabriel; Ze Ivaldo, Verissimo, Luan, Escobar; Oliva, Gustavo; Moises, Thaciano, Neymar; Rony
- Atletico Mineiro: Everson; Natanael, Ruan Tressoldi, Vitor Hugo, Lodi; Victor Hugo, Tomas, Franco, Cuello; Hulk, Reinier
Prediction
Neither side has shown real consistency this season, but both teams are capable in attack and can deliver a high-scoring performance, which is the angle I recommend for this match.
