América-MG vs Athletico-PR Prediction: América wants to beat Athletico and leave the Z4

This match will be played at the Mineirão and not at the Independência as the turf at the América's stadium is being changed. This is a factor to consider for this match. Nevertheless, América will certainly be looking for the win. The Miners occupy 18th place in the table with seven points and are, therefore, in a relegation place. Athletico Paranaense is in 7th position with 15 points thanks to five wins. The team has been erratic; they lost four times in the Brasileirão. So far, they either won or lost; Athletico never drew.

The team seems to be on the rise since they eliminated Internacional on penalties for the Brazil Cup. The Coelho beat Millionarios 2-0 at home this week and still has a chance of qualifying for the knockout stage of the Copa Sudamericana. In the last round of the Série A, América also won 2-0 against Corinthians at the Independência. Now the goal is to leave the Z4 and climb to calmer places where they can breathe better. In these two victories, the team had less ball possession than their opponents but scored four goals and didn't concede any, showing effectiveness and objectivity.

The Furacão also managed an international victory this week. The Brazilians beat Paraguay's Libertad at home and maintain first place in the Libertadores Group G with one point more than Atlético Mineiro. Paulo Turra's team now wants three points to move closer to the top places. Athletico-PR is only two points behind the third place, which is curiously occupied by its Libertadores' opponent, Atlético Mineiro. The Paranaenses have never beaten América away from home in the Brasileirão. In eight games, they drew twice and suffered six defeats. Will this be the first time?

Both teams want to win; I don't think either will be satisfied with a draw. I will make a double bet on either team to win and only one team to score.