Atletico Mineiro v Palmeiras

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Just one point separates ninth placed hosts Atletico Mineiro and their seventh placed visitors Palmeiras ahead of this upcoming clash in the Brazilian top flight with both sides looking to break into the top six pack in the Serie A table with all three points when they face off at the Arena MRV.

Atletico Mineiro have produced a solid if a little stubborn start to their Serie A campaign as the hosts still remain unbeaten after their opening seven games of the new season which consists of three wins and four draws, but nevertheless, the hosts find themselves sitting in the top half of the domestic top flight table.

Victories gained over Cruzeiro, Cuiaba and Bragantino along with points picked up in draws with Corinthians, Criciuma, Fluminense and Bahia will give Gabriel Milito's side every reason to be upbeat about their chances here especially as Atletico Mineiro have been handed just the single defeat within their previous 17 matches overall.

Results on home soil have also been solid for Atletico Mineiro as the hosts have been dealt just two defeats in their last 14 games at their Arena MRV, while goals may be in short supply here as eight of these last 14 home games have also resulted in Under 2.5 goals.

Palmeiras posted a second win on the trot in the Brazilian top flight last time out with a 2-0 home win against Vasco da Gama which followed a previous 2-1 victory away from home at Criciuma in the game beforehand, so the visitors will also be in a confident frame of mind heading into this upcoming clash at the Arena MRV.

The visitors have been dealt two defeats within their opening eight games of this new Serie A season which have come in the form of defeats at the hands of Internacional and Athletico PR but having also picked up four wins within this opening stage of the new term, Palmeiras may well fancy their chances against Atletico Mineiro.

Victories gained over the likes of Vitoria, Cuiaba, Criciuma and Vasco da Gama respectively will also give Abel Ferreira's side plenty of confidence for this encounter while the bigger picture shows Palmeiras have been dealt just two defeats within their last 17 matches overall in the domestic top flight.

10 wins within these last 17 games gives Palmeiras a decent chance of collecting all three points in this upcoming fixture while goals could also be at a premium where Palmeiras are concerned as 11 of these last 17 games also produced two goals or less as well.

Atletico Mineiro v Palmeiras Verdict

Each of the last six meetings have resulted in Under 2.5 goals so another low-scoring game looks to be on the cards here with perhaps Palmeiras nicking a narrow win.

Therefore, our main bet will be Under 2.5 goals @ 1.57

Other side bets worth considering:

Palmeiras win @ 2.62

Correct Score: Palmeiras 1-0 @ 7.00