Atletico MG have scored at least 2 goals in 19 of their last 23 home matches (Brasileirão). Fortaleza have lost 9 of their last 10 away matches (Brasileirão). Atletico MG are undefeated in 24 of their last 25 home matches (Brasileirão). Atletico MG have scored at least 2 goals in 10 of their last 12 matches against Fortaleza in all competitions. Atletico MG have seen over 2.5 goals in 8 of their last 10 matches against Fortaleza in all competitions. Atletico MG have won their last 3 matches against Fortaleza in all competitions. There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Atletico MG's last 3 games (Brasileirão). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Fortaleza's last 3 away games (Brasileirão).
Atletico Mineiro are unbeaten in their last four games with two wins and two draws. At the weekend, they enjoyed a 2-0 victory over Flamengo, which was followed up by a 2-1 win in the cup over the Rubro Negro. They will be hoping for more of the same here. Fortaleza have enjoyed victory in their last two matches. First they saw off America Mineiro 1-0 at home, before a morale-boosting 2-0 victory over rivals Ceara in the Copa do Brasil. They currently sit second bottom in the league and will be eager to pick up the three points. 2:1
Jair will miss out due to injury. Fernanadez and Mariano are suspended here. Keno is a doubt. Hercules, Robson and Tinga miss out due to injury.