Cuca will take charge of his first home league match since returning to the club. Galo are likely to rest key players here with an eye on their Copa Libertadores fixture in midweek. David Terans returns from a ban. Athletico PR are also likely to rest players here with their Copa Libertadores tie in mind.
Atletico Mineiro are without a win in their last four matches in all competitions and will be desperate to end their current disappointing spell. Last weekend, they suffered a 3-0 battering away from home against Internacional. Then on Wednesday, despite being much the better side and racing into a 2-0 lead, Galo drew 2-2 with Palmeiras at home in the Copa Libertadores quarter-finals. It will now take a monumental effort for them to progress to the next round. They will be hoping for a positive result here to take into Wednesday's clash. Athletico PR are unbeaten in their last three matches. First, they enjoyed a 1-0 victory in the league over Sao Paulo, which was followed by a 0-0 home draw in the Copa Libertadores on Thursday with Estudiantes. They will be disappointed with not being able to make the most of home advantage on Thursday. Athletico will be hoping to build momentum for their trip to Argentina in midweek. 3:1
Atletico MG have won their last 6 matches against Athletico Paranaense in all competitions. Atletico MG have kept a clean sheet in 5 of their last 6 matches against Athletico Paranaense in all competitions.