Prediction: Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense to win 3-1
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Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense and Clube Atlético Mineiro will lock horns with each other in Campeonato Brasileiro Série A this coming weekend. The match between Tricolor dos Pampas and Galo will be held at Arena do Grêmio and is scheduled to kick off at 1am UK time on Sunday.
Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense
Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense are one of the biggest and most well-known clubs in Brazil. Gremio finished second in 2022 Campeonato Brasileiro Série B table and won promotion to the top flight of Brazilian football for the 2023 campaign. Tricolor dos Pampas also won the 2022 Campeonato Gaúcho.
Renato Portaluppi’s side are doing well in Campeonato Brasileiro Série A at the moment. Gremio are currently third in the standings with 26 points from 14 matches. While leaders Botafogo have picked up 39 points from 15 games, Flamengo in second spot have bagged 27 points from 15 games.
Gremio will head into the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A match against Atletico on the back of a win against Bahia. It came after a 2-0 loss at the hands of Botago in front of their own fans and followed a 1-1 draw with Bahia on the road.
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Gremio are likely to line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Luis Suarez will lead the line for the home team and will have Cristaldo and Bitello behind him in attacking midfield. Gabriel Grando will be between the posts and will have Kannemann, Bruno Alves and Bruno Uvini before him in defence. Carbello and Villasanti will be the two holding midfielders.
Clube Atlético Mineiro
Clube Atletico Mineiro are one of the biggest and most well-known clubs in Brazil. Atletico MG finished seventh in Campeonato Brasileiro Série A last season and won the 2022 Campeonato Mineiro. Things are not going particularly well for the Rooster in Serie A at the moment, but they could still end up second in the table this season.
Atletico MG are 12th in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A table at the moment with 21 points from 15 matches. They are as many as 18 points behind leaders Botafogo, but six points behind second-placed Flamengo. It is hard to see them catch Botafogo now, but they could still end up second if they push really hard.
Luiz Felipe Scolari’s side will head into the Brazilian Serie A match against Gremio on the back of a goalless draw with Goias away from home. It came after a 1-0 loss at the hands of Corinthians in front of their own fans and followed a 2-2 draw with America Mineiro at home.
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Atlético Mineiro are likely to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Everson will be in goal for the visiting team and will have Igor Rabello and Jemerson as his two centre-backs. Saravia and Guilherme Arana will be the two full-backs for Atletico, who will have Hulk leading the line. Igor Gomes, Paulinho and Franco will be the three attacking midfielders behind the Brazilian striker. Edenilson and Otavio will be the two sitting midfielders for Luiz Felipe Scolari’s side.
Key Factors to Consider
Gremio have scored 24 goals in 14 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A matches this season.
Gremio have conceded 20 goals in 14 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A matches this season.
Atletico Mineiro have scored 18 goals in 15 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A games this campaign.
Atletico Mineiro have conceded 14 goals in 15 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A games this campaign.
Hulk has scored 6 goals for Atletico Mineiro in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A this season.
Conclusion
While Atletico Mineiro have a very good team and are a big club, Gremio are the better side and in better form at the moment. And they are also at home for this particular game. While Atletico could score a goal or two and make things tricky for Gremio, the most likely outcome of the match is a win for the home team.
Prediction: Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense to win 3-1
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