Atlético-MG vs Grêmio Prediction: Expect a thrilling match between two teams in the top six

Despite Atlético's sixth place and Grêmio's fourth place, both teams still have a chance of winning the title with four rounds to go. Palmeiras, the current holder of the trophy, is now the leading team in this extraordinary tournament, with 62 points. Grêmio and RB Bragantino have three points less than the Verdão, but are also behind Botafogo and Flamengo, who have 61 and 60 points, respectively. Atlético Mineiro has 57 points, so although it's mathematically possible to go to the top, it's unlikely with five opponents ahead in the standings.

The Rooster's target is direct qualification for the Copa Libertadores group stage. Losses at home to Cuiabá and Cruzeiro in October were a huge setback for Atlético, who could have been in first place if they had won those games against lower-ranked teams. The Mineiros have always seemed more comfortable playing away from home than in their stadium, and this has cost Scolari's team dear. Naturally, Atlético will want to beat the Gaúchos to overtake them in the table.

The Immortal suffered a painful defeat in its last game, unable to score a single goal against Corinthians, who played 80 minutes with ten players. The result shocked the home fans, as they were expecting their team to win for the sixth time in a row. The three points lost could have been fatal for Grêmio, who would have been in first place with a victory. The reality is that this hasn't happened, so if the Gaúchos want to dream of the title, they have to win this match. Away from home, the Tricolor is struggling, but if we want to be strict, Atlético-MG has also picked up more points on the road than at home.

The sides are of similar value, so there's no clear favorite to win. The Rooster has the support of its home crowd, but that hasn't stopped the club from suffering several defeats at home to teams in the bottom half of the table. Grêmio isn't a very consistent team, either, so I'm going to bet on both teams scoring, without risking a winner.