Atlético-MG vs Flamengo Prediction: Betting on the Superclássico this weekend

This game between Atlético Mineiro and Flamengo is known as the Superclássico of Brazil. There is a huge historical rivalry between the two clubs who have faced each other in decisive games for the Brasileirão, Copa do Brasil, and Copa Libertadores. There has also been a lot of controversy recently with the transfer of Allan, which could reignite in this match. In 85 official games, balance reigns. Flamengo has won 33 times, Atlético 32. In 20 meetings, the teams have drawn. In this Brasileirão, Flamengo is much better than Atlético, but anything can happen in this kind of game. Contrary to expectations, the match will not take place at the Mineirão but at the Arena Independência.

Luiz Felipe Scolari is still looking for his first win as coach of Atlético. The Rooster has not won for eight games, seven with Scolari on the bench. In the last round, the Miners lost 1-0 at the Arena do Grêmio in a match they shot 17 times against six shots from the home team but lacked effectiveness. The team is uneasy and is gradually dropping down the table occupying now the 13th position. This effectiveness problem did not only occur in the last game, as Atlético has not scored a goal in three games. Following the game against Fla, the Rooster will face Palmeiras in a Brazilian duel for the Copa Libertadores. The Arena Independência brings good memories to Atlético in clashes with Flamengo. Of the eight times the two teams have met at this stadium, the Miners have won five times and the Cariocas only once.

The Vulture received a morale boost after a 2-0 win in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil semi-finals. On top of that, the lead in the knockout round was obtained on the ground of Grêmio, second in the Brasileirão, one place above Flamengo. It was the first of a series of three important games. After the Superclássico, a Libertadores Cup match with Olimpia follows a few days later. Flamengo has only lost once in the last 20 matches and is currently on a nine-game unbeaten run. Sampaoli's team must win to reduce the distance between them and league leaders Botafogo. In the last round, the Rubro-Negro failed to achieve that goal, drawing unexpectedly with América at the Maracanã, wasting the opportunity to recover points from Botafogo, who also drew.

In a Clássico, everything is possible, even if the teams are in different moments of form. The rivalry awakens in the players an enormous will to win, making the final result unpredictable. I will use a Double Chance with Atlético's victory and draw, with total goals below 3.5.