This Sunday, Atletico Mineiro will face Atletico Goianiense in the 13th gameweek of the Brasileiro at Arena MRV.
Both teams are keen to secure a win to improve their standings in the league.
Atletico Mineiro's Recent Form
Atletico Mineiro, who finished third last season, have had a mixed start to the current campaign.
Currently sitting in 10th place, they recently ended a losing streak with a draw against Fortaleza and a 2-1 victory over Internacional.
Despite these recent positive results, the team has struggled defensively, conceding eight goals in their last two games against Palmeiras and Vitoria.
Atletico Goianiense's Recent Form
Atletico Goianiense are battling in the relegation zone after a series of poor performances.
They have only one win in their last six matches, a 2-1 victory against Fluminense. Following a 2-1 defeat to Criciuma, the club parted ways with manager Jair Ventura.
Anderson Gomes is temporarily in charge, but the team remains winless under his leadership, with two recent draws against Cuiaba and Gremio.
Team News
Atletico Mineiro
Atletico Mineiro will be without several key players due to the Copa America. Guilherme Arana, Eduardo Vargas, and Alan Franco are all unavailable.
Additionally, Gustavo Scarpa, Igor Rabello, and Bruno Fuchs will miss the match due to suspensions.
Injury concerns include Otavio (thigh), Rubens (knee), and possibly Matias Zaracho (muscle issues).
Atletico Goianiense
Atletico Goianiense also face absences, with Alix (calf), Gustavo Campanharo (knee), and Pedro Henrique (thigh) unlikely to play.
Midfielder Gabriel Baralhas is suspended due to yellow card accumulation. Despite their struggles in attack, they will look to Luiz Fernando, who has scored twice this season, to provide a threat.
Prediction
Despite Atletico Mineiro's struggles and numerous absentees, their home advantage and recent improvement suggest they are still capable of securing a result.
Atletico Goianiense, on the other hand, have shown resilience but lack consistency.
Our Prediction: Atletico Mineiro 1-1 Atletico Goianiense
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