Atletico Mineiro will face off against Sao Paulo in a highly anticipated Brasileiro match at Arena MRV. Sao Paulo, currently sitting in fourth place with 27 points, will be looking to maintain their strong form as they take on Atletico Mineiro, who are struggling this season in 12th place with 18 points.
Atletico Mineiro, after finishing in third place last season, has had a challenging start to the current campaign. With only four wins, six draws, and four losses in their 14 games so far, they are facing a slump in form. The team suffered back-to-back defeats in recent matches, including a 4-2 loss to league leaders Flamengo and a 3-0 defeat against Botafogo.
Having won just one out of their seven home matches at Arena MRV this season, Atletico Mineiro is currently on a five-match winless streak at home. The pressure is mounting on manager Gabriel Milito, who took over from Luiz Felipe Scolari in March.
On the other hand, Sao Paulo has shown significant improvement this season compared to their 11th-place finish last year. With eight wins, three draws, and four losses, they are trailing the league leaders by only four points. Sao Paulo secured a 2-0 victory against RB Bragantino in their last match, extending their winning streak to four games.
In the upcoming clash, Sao Paulo will aim to capitalize on their recent form and continue their climb up the league table, while Atletico Mineiro will be desperate to turn their fortunes around and secure a much-needed victory at home.
