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Palmeiras vs Atletico Mineiro Picks and Best Predictions
Palmeiras is taking a single-goal lead into the second leg of this Copa Libertadores playoffs showdown against the fellow Brazilian rival Atletico Mineiro.
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Under 2.5 Goals
- The last four h2h matches ended with fewer than three goals scored
- Palmeiras went under the mark twice in their past five encounters
- Atletico covered this bet four times in the last five outings
Palmeiras to Win
- Atletico lost three out of the last four contests
- Palmeiras won three games in the past five matches
- The home team won twice in the last three h2h outings
Statistical Information for Palmeiras vs Atletico Mineiro prediction
Palmeiras' last five matches: DWWWL
Atletico Mineiro's last five matches: DLLLW
These are the top stats for the game along with a tool to help you pick the best odds.
This is how the bookies have set the Palmeiras vs Atletico Mineiro odds:
Palmeiras odds: 5/6 (1.83) – 54.5%
Draw odds: 13/5 (3.50) – 28.6%
Atletico Mineiro odds: 4/1 (4.00) – 25%
The bookies have given the host an advantage as Palmeiras is considered an expected winner. The home team's probability of winning has risen to almost 55 percent and that should be a correct assessment because Palmeiras has a one-goal lead after the first leg which they won away from their field. Visit our dedicated football betting tips today page for Copa Libertadores action across the markets and these are some of your choices regarding this Palmeiras vs Atletico Mineiro matchup: Draw at Half-Time is priced at 6/5 (2.20) – 45.5% while Palmeiras winning the tie with negative BTTS could bring you odds up to 3/1 (3.00) – 33.3%.
Palmeiras vs Atletico Mineiro Lineups, Match Preview, and Team Information
Palmeiras
The hosts are in a tight battle for second spot in Brazil's Serie A with little chance of taking the title. However, their form in Copa Libertadores has been terrific and they are now close to moving into the quarterfinals.
Possible lineup: Weverton, Mayke, Gomez, Murilo, Joaquin Piquerez, Gabriel Menino, Ze Rafael, Artur, Raphael Veiga, Dudu, Rony.
Atletico Mineiro
Even though they have some terrific strikers in their mids, Atletico hasn't been scoring goals to their satisfaction. There are problems all over the team and it will be hard for the team to take something positive into the second leg against their Brazilian rivals. Matias Zaracho is out through injury.
Possible lineup:Everson, Guilherme Arana, Jemerson, Igor Rabello, Renzo Saravia, Otavio, Battaglia, Paulinho, Zaracho, Pavon, Hulk.
Player to Watch: Artur
The 25-year-old has been one of the stars of Palmeiras' season this term. The left-wing player has been leading the scoring charts for the club with five league goals and a couple of assists in 17 matches played. However, he has been simply terrific in the Copa Libertadores scoring five times while participating in seven games.
Artur's form has been impressive, especially considering that he has been at the club for a relatively short time. He joined Palmeiras at the start of April this year and in only four months has become a top player for the team. Artur was developed in Palmeiras's youth academy but didn't get many chances to play for the senior team. After being sold to Bragantino for three years, he was brought back this past spring.
Starting lineups
Starting lineups are usually released 60 minutes before kick-off.