Atletico Mineiro vs Carabobo FC Prediction: A One Sided Matchup is Predicted

In the upcoming fixture of the Copa Libertadores, Second Round Leg 2, Atlético Mineiro will take on Carabobo FC at the Estádio Mineirão in Belo Horizonte. With Atletico Mineiro missing out on Igor Rabello and Guilherme Arana due to injuries, the home side might have replacements aligned in the due course of play. As the previous first leg ended in a draw (0-0), pressure will be equally divided on the two sides. However, the incoming Venezuelan team will be feeling a little heat as they play away from home. 

Going in the matchup, Atletico Mineiro is coming off a draw against America MG (1-1) in the ongoing Campeonato Mineiro. Against Carabobo in the previous fixture, Club Atletico Mineiro secured a 79% possession and had 20 shots in total. In the 90th minute of play, Hyoran did try to strike from a distance, however, the goal scoring opportunity turned futile as the keeper made the save. Hence, Mineiro will be looking to play even better this time around and score at a decent average. Considering the unbeaten run of 10 matches ( 7 wins), the home side will be favorites to win. 

Going in the matchup, Carabobo FC is coming off a defeat against Deportivo Tachira (1-3), in which Taddeus Nkeng managed to score the only goal for his team on penalty. With 8 goals scored in the last 5 matches played, Carabobo averages 1.6 goals per game. Hence, Carabobo FC will be backing itself to score and produce a resilient competition away from home. With the likes of Balza, Apaolaza, and Perez leading the attack, Carabobo is likely to play with an active approach and mindset.

For the upcoming home fixture Atletico Mineiro will be the outright favorite for winning, however, the game total is expected to be over 2.5 goals, as four of the last 5 home games for Atletico have produced at least three goals. Hence, I am expecting Mineiro to produce an all-out attack and win (3-0).

• Total Over 2.5 for 1.57
• Total Even - No for 1.86
• Correct Score 3-0 for 5.00