Atlético-MG vs Democrata-GV – Preview, Prediction and Betting Tips 28/01/2024

This Sunday, Atlético Mineiro will make its debut at Arena MRV in 2024, and the opponent of its first clash at home will be the Democrat of Governador Valadares.

The Campeonato Mineiro has a group structure, where teams face opponents from the other brackets to determine who will be placed first in each group, and will advance to the next stage.

Atlético-MG

There is still the possibility of advancing in the competition as the best runner-up and Atlético Mineiro comes under pressure for this second round, because they lost in their debut game.

The team is part of Group B, which includes Uberlândia, Villa Nova and Pouso Alegre, but none of these teams won in the opening round of the championship.

The tendency is for Atlético to qualify with absolute ease in this group, but it was clear that the start of the season still weighed on the athletes in the last week.

The team faced the Patrocinense team away from home and lost by the score of 2 to 1. After taking the lead with Maurício, Patrocinense drew with Everton after 16 minutes and turned the match around in the final stretch, with Hudson.

Atlético had 60% possession of the ball, but only 8 shots throughout the game, a very pragmatic match, heavy legs and it should take a while to reach the best condition this season.

But now the rooster will put their starters on the field in their debut at home, and the Arena MRV is certainly a big point in their favor.

It will be the first game in the history of this stadium in a state championship match, as it was opened last year and only hosted Brazilian Championship games.

Atlético had almost 80% success playing at home, there were 7 wins and 2 losses, and the team certainly enters with huge favoritism in this clash against the Democrat.

Another good news is the return of its main player, striker Hulk will be present this Sunday.

Democrata-GV

Democrat in the opening round also ended up being defeated and today is in last place in Group C, which also includes América Mineiro, Patrocinense and Athletic Club.

In the first match at home, the team ended up being surprised by Itabirito, in a 3-1 defeat.

A game where the Democrat still had an advantage, with an own goal at the end of the first half, but also with an own goal at the beginning of the second half, Itabirito tied and then turned the game around in the final stretch.

On that occasion, the Democrat team only had 4 shots throughout the game, 44% even when playing in control, and I believe that their numbers are just as poor in this match against Atlético.

Conclusion:

If logic enters the field in this Sunday’s clash, Atlético Mineiro will largely dominate and have the possibility of building a victory even with a good goal margin. Therefore, my betting choice will be on Atlético Mineiro’s handicap line.