Corinthians vs America MG Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Previews

Thursday’s Brazilian Serie A action features champions Corinthians playing host to America Mineiro.

Reigning champions they may be, but Corinthians arrive in an extremely vulnerable condition. Timao have been left rocked by iconic boss Fabio Carille’s decision to leave the club last week and have lost both of the games following his exit under Osmar Loss, with some unrecognisable showings.

The hosts had been running along nicely under Carille and it had looked like being business as usual this campaign for the team, who still stand 5th in the table. Nonetheless, a 1-0 loss at home to Millonarios in Libertadores action hardly suggested the side were going to get over the boss’ exit quickly and having also lost 2-1 at Internacional over the weekend via conceding a last minute goal, in a match they were dominated in, morale is at rock bottom in home ranks.

In normal circumstances, newly promoted America would travel to Corinthians without even a slither of hope but given the hosts’ current shape, the visitors will arrive confident in taking something.

Though they were expected by many to go straight back down , Coelho have made a bright start to life in the top flight. Enderson Moreira’s men have secured some good results with their open, attacking style of play and take to the field already 4 points clear of relegation, after claiming 10 points from 7 Serie A outings. America did fall to defeat at the weekend at home to Sao Paulo, but have been showing some resolve on the road in recent weeks, narrowly going out to Palmeiras in the cup, despite drawing 1-1 in the away leg, as well as picking up a share of the spoils in an entertaining 2-2 draw at Ceara.

Ultimately, with America involved, attention is immediately drawn to the Both Teams to Score market and at current prices, said line looks well worth a play. Unlike most newly promoted teams, America have shown no fear whatsoever as regards piling men forward and that’s reflected in the fact that 6 of their last 7 matches have seen goals at both ends. Taking into account both nets have been hit in 6 of Corinthians last 8 matches; it’s a bet that really appeals.

As for the result itself, we like the look of the price on offer for the visitors to take something home. Carille’s exit from Corinthians looks like causing a long hangover and with America in reasonable form, there’s no reason to suggest the visitors cannot defy the odds and secure a result, with a 1-1 draw on the cards.

Corinthians possible starting XI: Walter; Mantuan, Balbuena, Henrique, Sidcley; Gabriel, Roberto, Jadson, Rodriguinho, Vital; Dutra

America Mineiro possible starting XI: Jori; Neto, Messias, Ferraz, Giovanni; Juninho, Donizete, Aderlan, Serginho, Luan; Moura.