Match Preview
Atlético Mineiro will host Grêmio at the Arena MRV on Sunday, 17 August, in what promises to be an intriguing Serie A clash. The home side has shown a mixed bag of form recently, with three wins and two losses in their last five matches, while Grêmio has struggled, managing only one win in their last five outings. Historically, Atlético has dominated this fixture, winning seven of the last ten encounters, which could give them a psychological edge.
A concrete angle to consider is the high-scoring nature of their previous meetings, with eight of the last ten encounters featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring. Given the odds of 2.1 for over 2.5 goals and 2.05 for both teams to score, there may be value in backing a high-scoring affair. With Atlético's attacking prowess at home and Grêmio's need to secure points, expect an open game that could see plenty of action in front of goal.