Dodo returns from suspension. With Flamengo up next week, Galo may choose to not risk playing Nathan Silva, Junior Alonso, Nacho and Hulk who are all one yellow card away from suspension. Hulk also picked up a hand injury in midweek, which could see Eduardo Vargas take his place in the starting XI. Cuiaba will be without Marllon due to a ban.
Atletico MG have won their last 9 home matches (Brasileirão). Cuiaba have drawn their last 3 away matches (Brasileirão). Cuiaba have kept a clean sheet in 5 of their last 7 away matches (Brasileirão). Atletico MG have scored at least 2 goals in 8 of their last 9 home matches (Brasileirão). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Atletico MG's last 4 games (Brasileirão). There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Cuiaba's last 6 games (Brasileirão).
Atletico Mineiro's 17 game unbeaten run came to an end at the weekend as they suffered a shock 2-1 loss at the hands of Atlético Goianiense. Their frustration was taken out on Fortaleza in Wednesday night's Copa do Brasil semi-final as Atletico enjoyed a 4-0 victory. With Flamengo hot on their tail, Galo will be hoping to return to winning ways in the league here. Cuiaba did Atletico a favour last time out as they held Flamengo to a goalless draw at the Maracanã. They will now be hoping to give Flamengo a boost by doing something similar to the Mineiro club. Cuiaba have only earned one win in their last seven matches and will be eager to improve their form. 2:0
Atletico Mineiro's 17 game unbeaten run came to an end at the weekend as they suffered a shock 2-1 loss at the hands of Atlético Goianiense. Their frustration was taken out on Fortaleza in Wednesday night's Copa do Brasil semi-final as Atletico enjoyed a 4-0 victory. With Flamengo hot on their tail, Galo will be hoping to return to winning ways in the league here. Cuiaba did Atletico a favour last time out as they held Flamengo to a goalless draw at the Maracanã. They will now be hoping to give Flamengo a boost by doing something similar to the Mineiro club. Cuiaba have only earned one win in their last seven matches and will be eager to improve their form. 2:0
Dodo returns from suspension. With Flamengo up next week, Galo may choose to not risk playing Nathan Silva, Junior Alonso, Nacho and Hulk who are all one yellow card away from suspension. Hulk also picked up a hand injury in midweek, which could see Eduardo Vargas take his place in the starting XI. Cuiaba will be without Marllon due to a ban.
Atletico MG have won their last 9 home matches (Brasileirão). Cuiaba have drawn their last 3 away matches (Brasileirão). Cuiaba have kept a clean sheet in 5 of their last 7 away matches (Brasileirão). Atletico MG have scored at least 2 goals in 8 of their last 9 home matches (Brasileirão). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Atletico MG's last 4 games (Brasileirão). There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Cuiaba's last 6 games (Brasileirão).