Atletico-MG vs Fortaleza Prediction & Tips
Atlético ‑ MG and Fortaleza face at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto, in a match for the 1 st round of the Brasileirão Serie A. The history of recent direct confrontations between these two teams indicates total balance, since there were 2 draws and 1 win for each team in the last 4 games. The last head ‑ to ‑ head between these two teams was played on 31‑01‑2021, and ended in a (2‑0) win by Atlético Mineiro. The home advantage may play an important role in this match, since Atlético ‑ MG presents significant differences between home and away results.
The home team makes its debut in this edition after having finished last season in 3rd place. This is a team affected by the home factor, which is stronger when playing against their fans, since in the last 30 matches they have recorded 7 wins, 4 draws and 4 losses as a visitor, with 21 goals scored and 14 conceded, against 12 wins and 3 draws at home, with 34 goals scored and 5 conceded. In the last game they played, for the Copa Libertadores da América, they beat Deportivo La Guaira at home by (4‑0). Atlético ‑ MG has won 8 and tied 2 of the last 10 home matches. The defense has been in good shape and has only conceded goals in 3 of the last 10 games, and their attack has scored regularly, since they managed to score in 8 of the last 10 games. There is a tendency for goals in their home matches, as 54 of the last 59 matches have ended with Over 1,5 goals.
Atlético-MG had a good campaign last season, so much so that they fought for the Brasileirão title. He hopes to repeat that for the current season, but he wants the end of the story to be different. It has one of the best squads in the country, so much so that since the initial rounds it tends to go after good results. He is the favorite against Fortaleza, so it won’t be a surprise if he leaves the field with the three points.
The visiting team makes its debut in this edition of the competition after having finished last season in 16th place. This is a team that maintains its performance when playing outside its stadium, since in the last 30 games it registers 7 wins, 2 draws and 6 losses as a visitor; against 9 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses at their stadium. The team arrives in this match after a draw at home with Ceará by (0‑0). In the last 10 away matches in all competitions, Fortaleza won 7, drew 2 and lost 1. The defense has been in good shape and has only conceded goals in 3 of the last 10 games.
In the last edition of the Brazilian championship, Fortaleza experienced moments of ups and downs, and the competition ended as the first team above the relegation zone. He wants to show a safer and more regular football during the season, as he knows that from now on it is important to get good results. As it will be a difficult game in the debut, a draw can be considered a good result.
Atletico-MG – Fortaleza FREE TIPS
Atletico-MG – Win @ 1.55
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
