Atlético-MG vs Fortaleza Prediction: The Miners must react after two heavy defeats

At the start of the Brasileirão, if there was one team that was charming with its style of play, it was Atlético Mineiro. However, things change quickly in football, and the strong team that promised so much this season has turned into an insecure side. The 4-0 home defeat against Palmeiras was too shocking to be quickly forgotten. In its last game, the Rooster conceded four goals again, losing 4-2 to Vitória.

With many casualties in the team across the board and without stars Hulk and Paulinho, Atlético was fragile against Vitória, which had only won one game in the Brasileirão, precisely in the previous round. The Baianos were in good spirits, while the Mineiros were devastated. It would take great mental strength to win at the Barradão, and with Vitória's efficiency, Atlético crumbled and suffered a heavy defeat. Milito's men must react against Fortaleza.

The Lion beat Grêmio 1-0 at home with a controversial penalty goal. The visitors had a player sent off just before half-time, so they had to play the entire second half with ten men. It wasn't a convincing display from Fortaleza, which has been much better in previous matches this season, notably in the Copa Sudamericana when it beat Boca Juniors 4-2. Vojvoda's team is in 12th place with 13 points and will be looking for at least a draw at the Arena MRV to boost its confidence levels, which are not very high.

It's normal for teams to fluctuate in form, but in the Brasileirão, sometimes those swings are dramatic. There is a lot of balance between the Série A teams, and all of them can lose at any stadium. If Atlético played the best football in the early rounds of the competition, today, the Miners are a shadow of their former selves. They need to win as soon as possible to enter a new cycle. I'm betting on the home team to win, as it will want to bounce back.