Atletico Mineiro v Sao Paulo

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Atletico Mineiro slipped to another defeat in the Brazilian Serie A when they were handed a heavy 3-0 loss away from home at Botafogo which resulted with the hosts dropping down the Serie A table to a mid-table position of 12th place, while Sao Paulo collected a fourth win on the trot courtesy of a solid 2-0 home win against Bragantino which has helped lift the visitors up into fourth place in the Serie A standings.

It's now just one win from their previous seven games overall in the domestic top flight for Atletico Mineiro, whose singular success during this period came in the shape of a 2-1 win away from home at Internacional but the hosts have also been dealt four defeats in recent weeks as well.

Losses at the hands of Palmeiras, Vitoria, Flamengo and Botafogo suggest this upcoming clash against high-flying Sao Paulo may be another tough challenge for Gabriel Milito's side and the prospects of a home win here for Atletico Mineiro look decidedly uncertain.

However, the goals market does look appealing as eight of Atletico Mineiro's last 10 league matches in Serie A have resulted in both teams hitting the back of the net.

Sao Paulo had previously slumped to a four-game winless run in the domestic top flight which included being handed back-to-back defeats by the likes of Cuiaba and Vasco da Gama but the visitors have certainly turned their form and results around in no uncertain fashion in recent times.

Indeed, Sao Paulo have won their last four games on the trot in the Brazilian Serie A which consists of claiming victories over the likes of Criciuma, Bahia, Athletico PR and Bragantino respectively which has also helped propel Luis Zubeldia's side up into fourth spot in the Serie A table and a possible chance of securing Copa Libertadores football for next season.

The visitors now have the challenge of remaining in the top four places of the Brazilian top flight which will be a tough ask for a side who have yet to really convince on their travels so far this season.

Three wins, two draws but also two defeats make up Sao Paulo's returns on the road to date this term which includes picking up wins at Atletico GO, Vitoria and Athletico PR along with being handed losses at Flamengo and Vasco da Gama as well.

Goals for both sides also looks fairly likely though from Sao Paulo's perspective as six of their last 10 matches in Serie A have resulted in both teams notching.

Atletico Mineiro v Sao Paulo Verdict

Two out of the last three meetings between Atletico Mineiro and Sao Paulo have seen both teams score but the spoils could go to Sao Paulo.

Therefore, our main bet will be BTTS Yes @ 2.05

Other side bets worth considering:

Sao Paulo win @ 3.00

Correct Score: Sao Paulo 3-1 @ 29.00