Atlético-MG vs RB Bragantino Prediction: Can Atlético Mineiro continue their good momentum?

Atlético-MG host Red Bull Bragantino in a match that could take the Miners into second place in case of a win, provided Palmeiras doesn't beat São Paulo at the Morumbi.

History shows that a draw is the most frequent result between Atlético and Bragantino. In 15 games, they drew 10 times. In the remaining games, Atlético-MG won four and lost only once. Therefore, an interesting match is expected between a possible candidate for the title, Atlético Mineiro, and a good team like Bragantino, which has already stolen points from the champion away from home this year.

This week, the Galo beat Alianza Lima in Peru and got closer to qualification. Now it is time to shift the focus to the Brasileirão, where Atlético is going through a good moment. The victory in the Minas Gerais derby against Cruzeiro was the third consecutive away win in the Série A. In the last five rounds of the championship, Atlético won four times and drew once with Palmeiras at the Mineirão. This good run of results has taken the team to third place in the table. Eduardo Coudet's team has been more comfortable away from home than at the Mineirão but has a great opportunity to gain points over its closest opponents.

In midweek, the Massa Bruta managed to get a precious draw away against Estudiantes de La Plata. This result allowed them to keep the first place in their group in the Sudamericana. In the Série A, Red Bull occupies 11th place in the table with 13 points, just four points behind Atlético Mineiro, who is 3rd. This balance between the teams shows how extraordinary Brasileirão is. RB Bragantino lost to Fluminense by 2-1 at the Maracanã in the last round and continues without winning away from home. However, Pedro Caixinha's team has two away draws with two top teams. Bragantino is not easy to beat; they have only lost twice in the league. 

Atlético is the favorite, but it should be considered that at home, they haven't been as strong as in away games. Bragantino drew against Palmeiras at the Allianz Parque, so they won't be scared. And if we remember that the most common result between the two teams is a draw, we can't rule out that outcome. A 1X double chance would be my tip if the odds weren't so low. So I will bet on total goals under 2.5.