Atlético Mineiro vs São Paulo Prediction: Neither team won in Round 1

Atlético decided to install an artificial pitch at the Arena MRV, so the match with São Paulo will take place at the Mineirão. Both teams didn't start the league well and disappointed their fans in the opening round. Atlético Mineiro lost 2-1 away to Grêmio, while São Paulo drew 0-0 at home to newly promoted Sport Recife.

Atlético Mineiro

The Rooster entered the Arena do Grêmio dominantly, controlling the game and creating several chances to score. However, the Miners missed several chances, and football punishes those who aren't effective. Grêmio scored two goals in the first half, making Atlético's task very difficult. Rony reduced the deficit in the 75th minute, but the home side secured the win. In midweek, Atlético traveled to Peru and drew 0-0 with modest Cienciano in a Copa Sudamericana match. Once again, Atlético Mineiro wasted several chances to score. Against São Paulo, Cuca's men must improve their finishing if they want to win.

São Paulo

Few would have expected São Paulo to draw at home to Sport Recife in the first round, but the Pernambucanos deserved the result. Calleri, São Paulo's marksman, missed a penalty as early as 3', and that moment affected the team, which was never comfortable with Sport's defensive organization. In midweek, São Paulo beat Talleres in Córdoba to secure a significant win on the Copa Libertadores Matchday 1. The game's only goal came from Alisson in the 76th minute. Last season, the two teams had also met in the group stage, but on that occasion, Talleres had beaten the Paulistas 2-1 in Argentina.

History of Head-to-Heads

Serie A 2025

06.04.25

Atletico MG

0 - 0

Sao Paulo

Serie A 2024

24.11.24

Sao Paulo

2 - 2

Atletico MG

Cup 2024

13.09.24

Atletico MG

0 - 0

Sao Paulo

Cup 2024

29.08.24

Sao Paulo

0 - 1

Atletico MG

Serie A 2024

12.07.24

Atletico MG

2 - 1

Sao Paulo

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Expert Betting Tips

São Paulo has not beaten Atlético in the past ten matches, so the Miners have better chances to win. Neither side played well in the first round, and Atlético and São Paulo have a lot to improve on. In midweek, the Paulistas won in Argentina in a Copa Libertadores match and Atlético drew in Peru in the Copa Sudamericana. Although São Paulo gained confidence with the victory over Talleres, the recent record against Atlético is poor. I'm backing the Rooster to win.