Corinthians vs Atlético-MG Prediction: Corinthians is forbidden to lose

With six games to go, there's still much to decide in the Brasileirão. Corinthians sits in 13th place and has spent the entire season in this area of the table. It may have been a quiet position for a long time, but now it means that the relegation zone is just three points away. Corinthians needs to reach 45, 46 points to save itself, a score that is usually enough to avoid relegation. At the moment, the Timão has 40 points, so the team needs to secure at least one point. A home defeat will put a lot of pressure on the Paulistas.

The last game wasn't easy for Corinthians, and few expected the team to be able to get a point at RB Bragantino. Even so, the defeat was by the narrowest of margins, showing that the Paulistas are a more difficult side to beat with Mano Menezes at the helm. It was the Timão's first defeat in the Série A under the former Brazil coach after six games without a loss. Against Atlético, the team will have to worry about Paulinho's counter-attacks, as Hulk won't be playing.

The Rooster drew 1-1 with the Rabbit in the Mineiro classic, ending a run of consecutive wins. It was a disappointing result for Atlético, which could have been just four points off the top if it had beaten América. Hulk was sent off for protesting with the referee, leaving very upset. The Rooster's recovery in the table was remarkable, and the team could still reach the Copa Libertadores. With a win, the team can improve on its current fifth place.

Atlético is strong away from home, but Hulk's absence is difficult to compensate for. Still, Paulinho can create problems for any team on his own. Os Paulistas simply can't lose the game, and I believe that they can do it with the support of their fans. I'm going for a Double Chance for Corinthians, with a maximum of three goals scored.