Struggling Atletico Mineiro will be out to rediscover their form when they welcome Sao Paulo for their next Serie A match.
Atletico Mineiro, currently struggling, will seek to reclaim their winning form when they host Sao Paulo in their next Serie A fixture. Positioned 12th in the standings, Atletico will aim for a significant victory against fourth-placed Sao Paulo. Let's delve into the statistics and offer a prediction for this upcoming match.
Last season, Atletico Mineiro finished a commendable third, just four points behind the champions. However, this season has been challenging, as they arrive here without a win in their last three matches, including two defeats, with their latest being a 3-0 loss to high-flying Botafogo.
Their recent form has seen them win just once in their last seven matches, and they have conceded three or more goals on four occasions during this period. Despite their defensive struggles, Atletico's attacking prowess remains notable, as they have failed to score in only two of their last 10 matches.
Sao Paulo have a prime opportunity to end their winless streak against Atletico Mineiro, having not won in their last six meetings, losing three times and failing to score in four of those encounters. Nonetheless, they enter this fixture in good form, having secured victories in their last four matches.
In their most recent outing, Sao Paulo defeated ninth-placed Bragantino 2-0, managing their only clean sheet in their last seven matches. Despite their improved form, Sao Paulo are wary of their defensive performance, particularly as they have conceded in multiple recent games.
Their ability to consistently score, however, is encouraging, having scored two or more goals in each of their last four matches and failing to score in just three out of 16 games this season. Their only away defeat in their last nine matches came in a 4-1 loss to Vasco da Gama in June.
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