America Mineiro v Palmeiras

Atletico Mineiro vs Flamengo Preview

Atletico Mineiro have been slowly sliding down the Serie A table but a 1-0 defeat away from home at Gremio last weekend has resulted in Saturday night's hosts Atletico Mineiro to drop out of the top 12 in the division and down into 13th spot ahead of this weekend's action.

Indeed, results overall have taken something of a nose-dive for Atletico Mineiro as the hosts have now failed to win any of their last seven matches overall which consists of four draws and three defeats, so the prospects do not appear too good for this upcoming clash with Flamengo.

Atletico Mineiro last won a league game in Serie A towards the start of June which is a long time since the hosts tasted success and this must surely be affecting Atletico's confidence especially at home where they have failed to win any of their last four games at the Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto.

The bigger picture also underlines the difficulties Atletico Mineiro have had in terms of picking up league wins on home soil in the Brazilian top flight as the hosts have managed to capture just five victories from their last 18 matches in their own backyard.

Flamengo currently occupy third place in the Serie A standings and although the visitors are without a win in their last three games overall, each of these were draws so the visitors at least picked up useful points in stalemates with Palmeiras, Fluminense and America Mineiro, while also extending their unbeaten run to five games.

Flamengo had earlier posted wins against Santos and Fortaleza in 3-2 and 2-0 wins respectively, while the bigger picture paints a rather rosy outlook for Flamengo as they have suffered just the single defeat out of their last 12 matches overall in Serie A which should stand the away side in good stead for this upcoming trip to the Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto.

Seven wins within this period will be a definite confidence booster for Flamengo which is in stark contrast to the potential sombre mood amongst the Atletico Mineiro camp, and results away from home have also improved in recent times as well.

Flamengo have been dealt just one defeat in their last six outings on the road which came in the form of a heavy 4-0 loss at Bragantino but victories registered at Bahia, Vasco da Gama and Santos should give the visitors the necessary impetus here to take the spoils.

Atletico Mineiro v Flamengo Verdict

The honours have been shared in the previous six meetings between Atletico Mineiro and Flamengo as both sides have recorded three wins apiece but Flamengo look the better equipped to take the three points in Saturday's encounter.

Therefore, our main bet will be Flamengo win @ 3.00

Other side bets worth considering:

Flamengo win & Under 2.5 goals @ 6.00

Correct score: Flamengo 1-0 @ 8.50