Atlético Mineiro vs Juventude Prediction: Juventude can bring home points

Without fans in the stands, Atlético will host Juventude a few days before the Copa Libertadores final. If this game isn't a priority for the Miners, it's a decisive one for Juventude. The Caxias do Sul side is out of the relegation zone but is still in danger.

The Rooster drew 2-2 away to São Paulo after leading 2-0. Paulinho scored twice for Atlético after 18 minutes, but the Paulistas equalized before half-time. Mariano received a red card just before the break, and the Miners had to play the entire second half with ten players. The score remained unchanged, and the result was positive for Atlético. The Belo Horizonte club still has a chance to qualify for the Copa Libertadores via the Brasileirão, should it lose the competition's final, which will be played this weekend. Milito is likely to rest his best players against Juventude.

The Gaúchos drew 1-1 at home against Cuiabá, escaping defeat in the 95th minute with a goal from veteran Nenê. The result was disappointing because Juventude expected a win against the second-from-bottom team. The Papo is currently 15th in the standings with 39 points. After playing Atlético Mineiro, Juventude will play São Paulo on the road again, so the situation is complicated. Atlético will field a secondary line-up, and Juventude must take full advantage of it.

It's going to be a strange game for Atlético. The Miners will be playing on a neutral field, without a crowd in the stands due to the incidents caused by their fans, and they're playing in the Copa Libertadores final at the weekend. Given the decisive game with Botafogo, coach Gabriel Milito will field a secondary formation in the upcoming league match. Juventude needs points to escape relegation, and this game is a golden opportunity to bring home a good result. I'm betting on both teams scoring.