Athletico-PR vs Atletico Mineiro Prediction: Brazilian Sides Clash in 2023 CONMEBOL Libertadores

In the upcoming fixture of Copa Libertadores, Matchday 2, Athletico-PR will take on Atletico Mineiro at the Estádio Joaquim Américo Guimarãe in Curitiba. With just a point from the opening match draw, Athletico-PR stands 3rd in the table, whereas Atletico MG is yet to get off the mark in terms of points achieved. For the match, Athletico-PR is likely to play the regular side as they did in the last match, whereas Mineiro will be missing out on Igor Rabello, Guilherme Arana, and Eduardo Vargas due to injuries. The two teams have played each other in the Brazil Serie A, and will be playing each other in the end of April as well. The last time these two sides took on each other, Athletico-PR won 2-3. 

Going in the matchup, Athletico Paranaense is coming off a win against Goias (2-0) on the first match day of Brazil Serie A. Pedro Henrique and Christian Cardoso scored goals for Athletico-PR, cementing on the match form, which seemed a little inconsistent. With the likes of Pedrinho, Pablo, and Cardoso in the lineup, the home side is likely to take on their Serie A counterpart with some style and aggression. When playing at home, the home side is usually given the favor in terms of handicap bets; however, Athletico Paranaense has been successful just once in the last four home matches. With 2 wins, 2 draws, and a defeat in the last five matches played, Athletico-PR is likely to make efforts in order to clinch a win at home.

Bento; Khellven, Zé Ivaldo, Thiago Heleno, Pedrinho; Fernandinho, Erick; Agustín Cannobio, David Terans, Tomás Cuello; Vitor Roque.

Atletico MG’s home run came to an end in the opening match day of Brazil Serie A against Vasco da Gama (1-2). With two consecutive goals in the first 11 minutes of play, Vasco da Gama did get Atletico MG under intense pressure. After scoring the only goal in the extra time before the end of first half, Mineiro did try to clear the defense and score the equalizer but failed. With 9 saves from Leo, Vasco couldn’t find the net. In the last five matches played across multiple tournaments, Atletico Mineiro has scored 8 goals, averaging 1.60 goals per game. Hence, Coach Mauricio Barbieri will be hoping his team to score at least 2 goals. As Atletico Mineiro has dominated Athletico-PR in the last five head-to-head matches, I am expecting the visitors to make a solid impact.

Everson; Mariano, Mauricio Lemos, Jemerson, Rubens; Igor Gomes, Otavio, Matias Zaracho; Cristian Pavon, Hulk, Paulinho.

With the two Brazilian sides competing in the continental stage tournament, the outcomes are likely to be unexpected. However, I am vouching for Atletico Paranaense to win (2-1) or the match to end in a draw. Athletico Paranaense has conceded just 2 goals in the last five matches, which is why Mineiro will have to play out of its nerves to tackle the challenge. 

• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.92
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.68
• Double Chance - Athletico Paranaense for Draw or 1.44