São Paulo vs Atlético Mineiro Prediction: Atlético hasn't scored in five matches

São Paulo and Atlético will meet at the Morumbi, a match between the 6th and 11th-placed teams. If the Paulistas win, they'll qualify for the Copa Libertadores. The visitors are having a rare season as they are in mid-table in the league but will play the Copa Libertadores final against Botafogo.

The Tricolor didn't have a great game against Bragantino but brought home a point. The result wasn't the desired because São Paulo's ambition is to finish in the top four to qualify directly for the Copa Libertadores group stage. The current sixth place only gives access to the qualifying rounds of the South American competition. The Paulistas are four points from fourth place, occupied by Flamengo, who won in the last round. The goal is still possible, but it will take a powerful final stretch in the league.

The Rooster has not won in eight games in all competitions and has not scored a goal in five matches. I've mentioned here a few times how inconsistent this team is despite the high quality of its players. Atlético drew 0-0 in the last round with Botafogo, precisely its opponent in the Copa Libertadores final. The game was played without spectators, and the Miners were down to ten men from the 40th minute. Milito's players restricted themselves to defending and ended up with a good result, considering the game's circumstances. The Belo Horizonte side needs a win as soon as possible but will face a tough challenge.

São Paulo has enjoyed a campaign without any major fluctuations, proving to be a solid team. Atlético should be studied as they reached the finals of the Copa Libertadores and Copa do Brasil but have been mediocre in the league. The Miners haven't scored in five games, which hasn't happened since 1992. There's an important fact to consider, as São Paulo hasn't won in the last nine meetings between the two clubs. This year, the teams have met three times, and Atlético claimed two victories, eliminating the Paulistas in the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals. Anything can happen in this encounter, so I'm taking a Double Chance on São Paulo with a maximum of two goals scored in the game.