Atletico MG travel to take on Gremio at the Venue Arena do Grêmio in Brazil’s Serie A fixture on Sunday, 1 September. View our Brazilian Serie A betting tips for the game below.
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Gremio vs Atletico MG prediction: Goals and excitement possible
Key Stats
- Gremio have won four of their last five Serie A fixtures.
- Over 2.5 goals landed in three of Gremio’s last four meetings with Atletico.
- Gremio notched twice in three of their last seven Serie A assignments.
- Six of Atletico MG’s last eight away skirmishes produced action at both ends
Correct score prediction: Gremio 2-1 Atletico MG
Gremio have won four of their last five league games in Brazil and notched twice in three of their last seven matches in Serie A. The host have the edge in terms of momentum and could outgun Atletico MG here.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Hosts given the edge
- HOME: 27/20 (2.35) – 42.6%
- DRAW: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
- AWAY: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Gremio, who are 27/10 favourites, have lost just once in seven fixtures in Serie A and they are in strong enough form to give mid-table Atletico MG a thorough test.
Atletico MG are in the midst of a four-game winless run in Serie A and the 21/10 underdogs could struggle against their in-form hosts again here. View more of our Brazilian football predictions on our latest football tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Gremio out for revenge
Gremio lost their last meeting with Atletico MG convincingly, however, they won two encounters with them on the spin before their 3-0 loss last November.
Brazil Serie A 12/05/24
Atletico Mineiro
Gremio
Brazil Serie A 26/11/23
Atletico Mineiro
Gremio
Brazil Serie A 23/07/23
Gremio
Atletico Mineiro
Brazil Serie A 10/12/21
Gremio
Atletico Mineiro
Brazil Serie A 04/11/21
Atletico Mineiro
Gremio
Gremio preview: Several players still out.
Du Queiroz, Mayk, Andre Henrique and Jhonata Robert are all out of action for Gremio through injury. Gremio eked out a narrow 1-0 win at Criciuma in their last outing..
Predicted lineup: Marchesin (GK), Martins, Jemerson, Kannemann, Pedro, Villasanti, Dodi, Reinaldo, Pavon, Soteldo, Braithwaite
Brazil Serie A 01/09/24
L
Atletico Mineiro
3
Gremio
2
Brazil Serie A 25/08/24
W
Criciuma
0
Gremio
1
Copa Libertadores 20/08/24
L
Fluminense
2
Gremio
1
Brazil Serie A 17/08/24
L
EC Bahia
2
Gremio
0
Copa Libertadores 13/08/24
W
Fluminense
1
Gremio
2
Atletico MG preview: Trio missing for visitors
Alisson Santana, Mauricio Lemo and Matias Zaracho are out of contention for Atletico MG and will miss Sunday’s game. Ninth-placed Atletico have gone four games without a win in Serie A.
Predicted lineup: Everson (GK), Fuchs, Battaglia, Lyanco, Saravia, Vera, Otavio, Arana, Bernard, Vargas, Cadu
Copa do Brasil 13/09/24
D
Sao Paulo
0
Atletico Mineiro
0
Brazil Serie A 01/09/24
W
Gremio
2
Atletico Mineiro
3
Copa do Brasil 29/08/24
W
Sao Paulo
0
Atletico Mineiro
1
Brazil Serie A 25/08/24
L
Fluminense
2
Atletico Mineiro
0
Copa Libertadores 21/08/24
W
San Lorenzo
0
Atletico Mineiro
1
Player to watch – Martin Braithwaite
The recent signing of Danish international attacker Martin Braithwaite was considered a bit of a show stopper for Gremio and the veteran marked his Serie A debut against Cuiaba on August 10th with a brace
Braithwaite brings international flavour to Brazil
Braithwaite has failed to score since netting his debut double, though the 33-year-old should get back in the goal-scoring groove soon and he could be a useful candidate in the anytime goalscorer market on Sunday.
