Atletico Mineiro host Palmeiras in the Brazilian Serie A 2022 at Mineirao on September 29. The match will start at 6:15 PM IST (Indian Standard Time).
Atletico Mineiro are currently seventh on the 2022 Brazilian Serie A points table with 40 points in 27 games. The Zebras won their second Brazilian championship last season after a gap of 50 years. However, the defending champions have struggled this season and are 17 points behind Palmeiras. The Zebras lost 1-0 to Avai in their previous league fixture at the Estadio Aderbal Ramos da Silva. Before losing to Avai, Atletico Mineiro drew Bragantino 1-1 at home. The hosts crashed out of the Copa Libertadores losing to Palmeiras in the Quarter-finals.
Meanwhile, Palmeiras lost out to Atletico-PR by a 2-3 aggregate in the semi-final of the Copa Libertadores. Palmeiras are in pole position in the 2022 Brazilian Serie A campaign with 16 wins in 27 games and a total of 57 points. The Big Green have only lost two games this season and have looked by far the strongest side in the competition. Palmeiras beat Santos 1-0 in their previous fixture at Allianz Parque.
Atletico Mineiro vs Palmeiras Brazilian Serie A 2022 odds
Parimatch odds: Atletico Mineiro: 2.18,Palmeiras: 3.60, Draw: 3.30
Betway odds: Atletico Mineiro: 2.15, Palmeiras: 3.40, Draw: 3.20
10CRIC odds: Atletico Mineiro: 2.21, Palmeiras: 3.37, Draw: 3.22
Bet365 odds: Atletico Mineiro: 2.15, Palmeiras:3.50, Draw: 3.40
Note: Odds are subject to change. Please visit betting sites to check and confirm the latest odds.
Atletico Mineiro vs Palmeiras Head-to-Head
Atletico Mineiro have a slight edge over Palmeiras having won five and drawn 11 over their last 20 encounters. The Big Greens have won the remaining four games.
Atletico Mineiro and Palmeiras played out a stalemate in their last encounter in the Brazilian Serie A last season.
Atletico Mineiro vs Palmeiras squads
Atletico Mineiro: Rafael (goalkeeper), Everson (goalkeeper), Matheus Mendes (goalkeeper), Gabriel Delfim, Diego Godin, Dodo, Jemerson, Nathan Silva, Guga; Allan, Jair; Keno, Eduardo Sasha, Nacho Fernandez (captain), Eduardo Vargas, Hulk.
Palmeiras: Wevereton (goalkeeper) Marcelo Lomba (goalkeeper) Mateus (goalkeeper), Renan, Joaquin Piquerez, Murilo, Gustavo Gomez (captain), Rocha, Atuesta, Fabinho, Danilo, Bruno Tabata, Gustavo Scarpa, Rony, Endrick, Rafael Navarro, Gabriel Silva.
Atletico Mineiro vs Palmeiras probable starting lineups
Atletico Mineiro: Everson (goalkeeper), Dodo, Jemerson, Nathan Silva, Guga; Allan, Jair; Keno, Eduardo Sasha, Nacho Fernandez (captain), Eduardo Vargas.
Palmeiras: Weverton (goalkeeper), Joaquin Piquerez, Murilo, Gustavo Gomez (captain), Rocha; Atuesta, Fabinho, Danilo, Bruno Tabata, Gustavo Scarpa, Rony.
Atletico Mineiro vs Palmeiras Brazilian Serie A 2022 combined fantasy XI
Weverton (goalkeeper), Jemerson, Nathan Silva, Murilo, Gustavo Gomez, Eduardo Sasha, Bruno Tabata, Nacho Fernandez, Eduardo Vargas, Gustavo Scarpa, Rony (captain).
Atletico Mineiro top picks and players to watch vs Palmeiras Brazilian Serie A 2022
Bruno Tabata: Atletico Mineiro’s new signing has not found himself on the scoresheet having played six games this season but will hold the key against the league leaders in the upcoming fixture. Tabata scored three goals for Sporting CP in the Primeira Liga last season. He also scored once for the Lions in the UEFA Champions League last season.
Eduardo Vargas: The 33-year-old has only scored once in 17 games this season but the Zebras will bank on his experience against Palmeiras. Vargas has scored seven goals in three seasons for Atletico Mineiro. The forward has also scored thrice in the Copa do Brasil.
Palmeiras top picks and players to watch vs Atletico Mineiro Brazilian Serie A 2022
Gustavo Scarpa: The Brazilian footballer has contributed four goals and six assists in 25 games this season. Scarpa has been around Palmeiras for nearly six seasons and has scored 15 goals in the Brazilian Serie A. The attacking midfielder was phenomenal in the 2022 Copa Libertadores, scoring four goals in eight games.
Rony: The 27-year-old has been one of the top performers for Palmeiras this season with nine goals in 23 games. He also scored seven goals in this year’s Copa Libertadores. Rony had a forgettable season last year and has managed to turn things around in 2022. The attacking midfielder will once be the most dependable player for the Big Greens.
Atletico Mineiro vs Palmeiras Brazilian Serie A 2022 prediction
Despite a poor season, Atletico Mineiro will have the edge over Palmeiras considering their overall record against them. The Zebras are also likely to have the advantage of playing at home.
On the other hand, Palmeiras have been excellent this season and are surely going to make it difficult for the Zebras in the upcoming encounter.