Atlético-MG vs Corinthians Prediction: Both teams are on the rise

Atlético Mineiro and Corinthians will meet in Porto Alegre in a Round 20 match, the first of the Brasileirão's second half. Both teams have been far from their best this season, especially Atlético. Lately, results have been improving, so the match between two teams led by Argentinians should be exciting.

The Rooster didn't play in the last round due to the postponement of its match with Athletico Paranense, which had a Copa Sudamericana fixture to play. Coach Gabriel Milito, therefore, had more time to work with the players, especially those who arrived at the opening of the transfer window. The Miners have won their last two home games after a period in which they struggled at their stadium. Atlético is in a modest mid-table position and will be looking to climb to places more suited to the heavy investment made by the club.

The Timão avoided defeat at home to Grêmio with three minutes to go. After two wins in the first two games with Ramón Díaz as coach, Corinthians dropped in performance and had a hard time against the Gaúchos, who scored after just 2 minutes. Yuri Alberto equalized the game after 25 minutes with a penalty, but Grêmio never stopped being the better team on the pitch. Villasanti made it 2-1 for the Tricolor Gaúcho in the 76th minute, and the Timão fans thought the worst. However, Garro, Corinthians' number 10, scored a stunning goal with a left-footed shot from outside the area, saving his team. The Paulistas haven't lost in three games and will be looking to maintain their unbeaten run against Atlético Mineiro.

Atlético Mineiro plays at home and has had a week to prepare for the game with Corinthians, so it's the favorite. The Paulistas haven't lost in three games, precisely since Ramón Díaz took charge, but their display at home against Grêmio in the last round wasn't the best. I'm backing Atlético-MG to win, as the Belo Horizonte side has more talented players than Corinthians.