Game week 37 of the Brasileiro Serie A will witness Atletico Mineiro take on Cuiba Fc on Friday at Governador Magalhaes Pinto stadium. Kickoffs at 2:00 EAT.
Atletico Mineiro is currently in the eight position with 52 points, level with America FC. Atletico Mineiro is close to securing its qualification to the Copa Libertadores, but a loss could jeopardize the goal. Coming into this game, Mineiro won only one of their last six matches (DLDWDL).
Atlético Mineiro will aim for improved results following 0-2 Serie A loss to Botafogo in their previous match. In that game, Atlético Mineiro had 66% possession and 11 shots with one of them on target. Botafogo ojn the other hand got eight shots with two of them on target and goals by Victor Sá (75′) and Tiquinho Soares (84′).
Cuiaba FC is ranked in 16th the Brasileiro Serie A standings with 38 points, four points and right above Atletico Go in the red zone. They are right above the relegation zone and a possible loss could lead them to relegation. Coming into this game, Cuiba has been inconsistent however they are unbeaten in their last three matches (LDLWWD).
Cuiabá shared the spoils 1-1 Serie A with Palmeiras in their most recent fixture. In that game, Cuiaba had 33% possession, 12 shots with five of them on target and a goal scored by Jonathan Cafú (6′). Palmeiras got 28 shots with 12 of them on target and a goal by José Manuel López (75′)
Atletico Mineiro vs Cuiaba head to head
Friday’s meeting will be the fourth head to head encounter between Atletico Mineiro and Cuiaba since 2021; Atletico Mineiro won two times while one match ended in a draw and Cuiaba is yet to win.
- Cuiaba EC 1-1 Atletico Mineiro 22/07/22
- Atletico Mineiro 2-1 Cuiaba EC 24/10/21
- Cuiaba EC 0-1 Atletico Mineiro 05/07/21
Home
- Atletico Mineiro 0-2 Botafogo
- Sao Paulo 2-2 Atletico Mineiro
- Atletico Mineiro 1-0 Juventude RS
- Fortaleza 0-0 Atletico Mineiro
- Flamengo 1-0 Atletico Mineiro
Away
- Cuiaba EC 1-1 Palmeiras
- Cuiaba EC 0-3 Brasiliense
- Botafogo 0-2 Cuiaba EC
- Cuiaba EC 2-0 Costa Rica
- Cuiaba EC 1-0 Avai
Atletico Mineiroteam news
Hulk, Pedrinho, Igor Rabello, Alan Kardec and Guilherme Arana won’t be available for this match through injuries for the hosts.
Cuiaba team news
Uendel will be out the game due to injury for boss Antonio Oliveira’s side.
Prediction and odds
- Atletico Mineiro Win
- Draw
- Goals over 2.5
