Atletico MG vs Brasil de Pelotas Prediction: Mineiro Starting as Outright Favorites

In the upcoming fixture of the Copa do Brasil, Third Round, Leg 1, Atletico MG will take on Brasil de Pelotas at the Estádio Mineirão in Belo, Horizonte. Atletico MG will be shaping up for Brazil's Serie A, and Brasil de Pelotas has been involved in Gaucho 2023. The two sides will be meeting for the first time, and Atletico MG are likely to start as the favorites. Continue reading to find out more about the contest. 

Atletico Mineiro - Defeated America-MG in Campeonato Mineiro Final (WLWWW)

Going in the matchup, Atletico Mineiro is coming off a fantastic win against America-MG in Campeonato Mineiro Cup final. Hulk dominated the contest scoring goals in the 27th and 71st minute of play. Carrying the confidence forward, Atletico Mineiro will be starting as favorite against Brasil. In the last five matches played, Atletico MG has scored 10 goals, averaging 2.0 goals per game. In the last five matches played, Atletico Mineiro's only loss came against Libertad (0-1) on the opening match day of Copa Libertadores. With the likes of Cristian Pavon, Hyoran, and Hulk in the lineup, Atletico Mineiro will be looking to start Round Three with a win. 

Expected Opening Lineup for Atletico Mineiro

Everson; Mariano, Jemerson, Mauricio Lemos and Rubens; Otávio, Zaracho, and Igor Gomes; Pavón, Paulinho and Hulk. 

Brasil de Pelotas - Coming off a Defeat Against Juventude (LWDDL)

In Campeonato Gaucho, Brasil stands 7th with 3 wins and 13 points and has struggled its way through. Going in the matchup, Brasil is coming off a defeat against Juventude (1-0) and a win previously against Ponte Preta (2-0) in the second round of Copa do Brasil. Brasil has scored 6 goals in the last 5 matches played, averaging 1.20 goals per game. With respect to the scoring average, Brasil has conceded just 2 goals in the last five outings. Hence, Brasil will be emphasizing its defense for the upcoming away matchup. 

Expected Opening Lineup for Brasil de Pelotas

Marcelo Pitol; Luís Gustavo, João Marcus, Rafael Dumas and Rennan Siqueira; Amaral and Guilherme Nunes; Patrick, Luiz Felipe and Márcio Jonatan; DaSilva

Expert Betting Tips

For the upcoming matchup, Atletico Mineiro will be starting as favorite as they have prominent players in the lineup, including Hulk, Paulinho, and Pavon. The match total is likely to stay under 2.5 goals, and only Atletico Mineiro to score. The final scoreline is expected to be 3-0 at the end of the play. The home crowd in Estádio Mineirão is likely to have Atletico Mineiro's back throughout the 90 minutes of play. 

• Goals Over 2.5 for 1.60
• Both Teams To Score - No for 1.38
• Correct Score 3-0 for 5