Brasil de Pelotas vs Atletico Mineiro Prediction: Expecting Both Sides to Score

In the upcoming fixture of Copa do Brasil, Third Round, Leg 2, Brasil de Pelotas will be up against Atletico Mineiro at the Estadio Bento Freitas in Pelotas. With Mineiro starting as favorites for tomorrow's match, the upcoming matchup could result in a one-sided event. The last time these two sides played in the first leg, the match ended with a 2-1 scoreline. Brasil de Pelotas is coming off back-to-back defeats, whereas Atletico Mineiro is coming off fixtures in Brazil Serie A. Hence, the two teams are equally in form and the matchup is likely to be highly competitive.

Brasil de Pelotas - Has Lost Two Consecutive Matches (LLWDD)

After playing the first leg in the second week of April, Brasil de Pelotas is back in action for the home leg against Mineiro. With a deficit trailing, the upcoming matchup could be a challenging outing for the home side. In the last match, Joao Marcus scored the opening goal. With a clear motivation to score another goal, Brasil introduced new players in the form of Denis Germano, Chicao, Afonso, and Rone. However, the goals in the 67th and 86th minute from Atletico Mineiro cost them the match. With limited star players in the lineup, Brasil de Pelotas will be looking forward to stringent gameplay. With 5 goals scored in the last five matches, Brasil averages 1.00 goals per game. Hence, the home side is likely to score at least one goal in the upcoming matchup.

Expected Opening Lineup for Brasil de Pelotas

Marcelo Pitol; Luis Gustavo, João Marcus, Rafael Dumas, and Mário Henrique; Amaral, Guilherme Nunes, and Patrick; Rafael Souza, Márcio Jhonatan, and Da Silva.

Atletico Mineiro - Coming off a Draw Against Santos FC (DLLWW)

Going in the matchup, Atletico Mineiro is coming off a hard-fought draw against Santos FC (0-0), in which Cristian Pavon, Mariano, Patrick, Jemerson, and Eduardo Vargas tried to contribute to the team's fate. However, the match resulted in a draw. Under the command of Eduardo Coudet, Atletico Mineiro will be hoping to defend the scoreline and carry the momentum forward in the Copa do Brasil. With the presence of Rubens, Zaracho, and Hulk in the spotlight, the upcoming matchup will be an important one for the visitors. With 6 goals scored in the last five matches played, Atletico Mineiro averages 1.20 goals per game. Carrying the scoring momentum forward, Mineiro will be hoping for a win after two defeats and a draw.

Expected Opening Lineup for Atletico Mineiro

Everson; Saravia (Mariano), Bruno Fuchs, Maurício Lemos (Jemerson), and Dodô (Rubens); Battaglia, Edenilson, Zaracho, and Patrick; Paulinho and Hulk.

Expert Betting Tips

For the upcoming Copa do Brasil fixture, the home side will be looking to stick to the basics and play cautiously at the start. However, they will need to cover the deficit and score an early equalizer. I am backing the visitors to win and capitalize on the lead. For the upcoming matchup, both sides are likely to score, and the total goals to be over 2.5 goals.

• Atletico Mineiro to Win for 1.50
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.95
• Total Over 2.5 for 1.86