Atlético-MG vs Grêmio Prediction: Two points separate the teams

Atlético and Grêmio will meet during the international break for a postponed match from Round 6. Both teams won't be at full strength due to various injuries and players with their national teams. The Miners are in 10th place with 37 points, while the Gaúchos are one place below with 35 points.

The Belo Horizonte club disappointed in its last home game with Vitoria. The Rooster was leading 2-0 with goals from Fausto Vera and Eduardo Vargas in the 8th and 45th minutes, respectively. With a two-goal lead and some fatigue from the midweek cup game with Vasco, the Miners slowed down in the second half and suffered consequences. The Baianos scored in the 64th and 68th minutes to tie the game against an opponent who had underestimated them. Everson, Atlético's goalkeeper, received a red card in the 83rd minute for touching the ball with his hands outside the area, and the game became even more difficult for the home team. Milito's men need a break after a very intense cycle of Copa Libertadores and Copa do Brasil matches, but they'll have to make another effort against Grêmio.

The Immortal did very well in the last round and defeated Fortaleza, the third-placed team in the Brasileirão, 3-1 at home. The score was 1-1 at half-time, but the home side came out on top in the second half. Aravena, Braithwaite, and Soteldo scored the goals for Grêmio, who moved up a few places in the table. A month ago, Portaluppi's men met Atlético-MG at home in a game they were leading 2-0 and lost 3-2. Grêmio played with ten men from the 20' and almost won, conceding two goals in stoppage time. The Gaúchos certainly haven't forgotten that defeat and will look for a good result at the Arena MRV.

It's hard to predict this game as Atlético Mineiro and Grêmio are inconsistent teams and will field a line-up far from ideal due to injuries, suspensions, and players on international duty. The Gaúchos had a better result than Atlético in the last round, so they have some confidence. Even so, the Miners are the favorites because they play at home, but Grêmio could cause them problems. I'll take a draw as my main bet and a less risky bet that both teams will score.