The upcoming Brasileiro clash between Vitoria and Atletico Mineiro is set to take place at Estadio Manoel Barradas on Thursday evening.
This match is highly anticipated as Vitoria aims to secure back-to-back league victories for the first time in 2024, while Atletico Mineiro looks to bounce back from a heavy defeat against Palmeiras.
Team Form
Vitoria
Vitoria's form has been inconsistent this season. After a long wait, they finally managed to earn their first win of the 2024 Brasileiro campaign by defeating Internacional.
This victory has given them a much-needed confidence boost. Midfielder Willian has been a standout performer, scoring in successive matches and netting three times in the last six games.
However, despite this win, Vitoria remains at the bottom of the league, one point behind 16th-placed Corinthians.
Atletico Mineiro
Atletico Mineiro started their season strong but recently suffered a significant setback with a 4-0 loss to Palmeiras.
Despite this, their overall form under new manager Gabriel Milito has been impressive, with the team winning 10 and losing only two of their first 17 matches across all competitions since March.
They are currently ninth in the standings, two points behind sixth-placed Sao Paulo and comfortably ahead of the relegation zone.
Team News
Vitoria
Vitoria will be without Willean Lepo due to a suspension after receiving a yellow card in their last match.
Central midfielder Rodrigo Andrade is also unavailable due to a calf injury. Additionally, Bruno Uvini and winger Daniel are sidelined with injuries.
Atletico Mineiro
Atletico Mineiro faces several absences due to international duty, including Eduardo Vargas and Guilherme Arana.
Key players Hulk and Paulinho will also miss the match due to suspensions from their previous game.
Predicted Lineups
Vitoria: Arcanjo; Calmon, Camutanga, Leonardo, Esteves; Santos, Willian, Leo; Matheusinho, Osvaldo, Alerrandro
Atletico Mineiro Mendes; Fuchs, Rabello, Romulo; Saravia, Gomes, Zaracho, Scarpa; Kardec, Palacios, Amaral
Prediction
Despite Vitoria's recent victory, Atletico Mineiro's overall form and quality should give them the edge in this encounter.
Vitoria will put up a fight, but Atletico Mineiro is expected to secure a win, potentially with a 2-1 scoreline.
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