Athletico Paranaese vs Atletico Mineiro Predictions

• Mineiro have not kept three straight clean sheets since a five-game run ending in September.
• Athletico-PR failed to score in just one of their last six matches.
• Mineiro failed to keep a clean sheet in each of their last four away matches.

Championship-chasing Atletico Mineiro to scrape by in Curitiba

This match is of considerable significance for both sides but for very different reasons, which is ultimately why I predict that both teams will get on the scoresheet. As for the hosts, Athletico-PR could be ousted from their Copa Cudamericana position if they lose here and other results in this round go against them. Furthermore, they at least found the net in five of their last seven meetings with Atletico. However, it remains to be seen whether the hosts might rest a couple of players in preparation for their Copa Sudamericana final this weekend – if so, the odds for an away win also look tempting.

Given that there is such a huge game on the horizon for the hosts, Atletico may take this chance to extend their lead at the top of the table to 11 points, albeit provisionally. The doubt is cast upon backing a straight win by the visitors’ poor form across their last six trips across all competitions (W1, D3, L2). However, Atletico manager Cuca rarely splits the bill – just one of his 17 personal H2Hs with Mineiro ended level (W11, L5) while three victories also saw both teams score.

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