Atlético Mineiro vs. Red Bull Bragantino match analysis and Prediction

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Match day 26 of the Brazilian Serie A will see Atlético Mineiro take on Red Bull Bragantino this week at Estádio Raimundo Sampaio. Kickoffs schedules for September 7 at 23:00 EAT.

Atlético Mineiro will look to clinch into a spot in the Copa Libertadores qualifiers spots as they are placed seventh with 39 points, three points off the America MG in the sixth place. In their campaign this season, they have recorded 10 wins against six loses and nine draws. Coming into this game, Atlético Mineiro won two, drew two and lost two of their last six matches.

Cuca Stival’s men will seek another win following 0-2 Serie A victory over Atlético Goianiense in their most recent match. In that game, Atlético Mineiro had 50% possession, 12 shots with seven of them on target and goals scored by Keno (45′) and Hulk (58′). Atlético Goianiense got 12 shots with two of them on target.

Red Bull Bragantino on the other hand head into this game looking to end the five game winless run in the league, the run has seen the club drop to the 11th spot with 32 points to their name. In their campaign this season, they have recorded eight wins against nine loses and eight draws.

Red Bull Bragantino held each other to 2-2 Serie A with Palmeiras in their most recent match. In that game, Red Bull Bragantino had 41% possession, 11 shots with two of them on target and goals scored by Luan Cândido (25′), Artur (35′) and Cleiton (45′ OG). Palmeiras got 11 shots with three of them on target and a goal by Miguel Ángel Merentiel (71′).

Atlético Mineiro vs. Red Bull Bragantino head to head

Thursday’s fixture will be the fifth head to head encounter between these two sides since 2020; three matches ended in draws, Atlético Mineiro won two times while Red Bull Bragantino is yet to win.