Ipatinga vs América-MG – Preview, Prediction and Betting Tips 28/01/2024

Everything you need to know about the match between Ipatinga and América-MG in the 2nd round of the Campeonato Mineiro on January 28th, Sunday, at 8pm, at the Ipatinga Stadium, in Ipatinga.

Ipatinga

Part of Group A of the 2024 Minas Gerais Championship, Ipatinga entered the competition with high expectations of rediscovering the glorious moments of its history. With a history that boasts the state title in 2005 and runner-up in 2010, the association aims to rise from the ashes.

Ipatinga’s debut in the 2024 Campeonato Mineiro was a difficult challenge against Athletic Club. Despite the determination and combative spirit, Ipatinga was defeated 2-1 in an intensely competitive game, with beautiful goals from both teams.

In the game between Athletic Club and Ipatinga, Athletic scored in the 27th minute of the second half with a goal from Robert, putting pressure on Ipatinga. However, Ipatinga showed resilience and equalized in the 37th minute with a goal from Ykaro, raising hopes of a comeback. Unfortunately, hopes were brief, as Rafael Conceição scored in the 45th minute, securing victory for Athletic Club.

Under the guidance of coach Carlos Pimentel, Ipatinga underwent a significant reformulation, with the signing of 25 new players, including highlights such as left-back Lucas Luan, revealed by América, and strikers Cesinha, top scorer of the Campeonato Baiano, Vico, trained at Grêmio and spent time at Mirassol in Series B, and Guilherme Dias, trained at Cruzeiro. The team will adopt a 4-2-3-1 formation.

América-MG

On the other hand, América-MG, inserted in Group A and endowed with a rich trajectory in football in Minas Gerais, boasts on its shelves two titles from Series B of the Brazilian Championship, won in the years 1997 and 2017, in addition to a title of Series C, obtained in 2009.

In 2023, América-MG had a difficult year with many players injured and ended up being relegated to Series B of the Brazilian Championship, despite a good start to the season with runner-up in Minas Gerais and advances in the Copa do Brasil and Copa Sudamericana.

América-MG had a spectacular start to the 2024 Campeonato Mineiro, beating Pouso Alegre 6-0. Highlight for Mastriani, who scored five goals and was the big name of the game, dominating the attack. With this victory, América-MG took the lead in their group with a reasonable goal difference.

In that game, América-MG dominated from the start, with Mastriani scoring three goals in the first 17 minutes. In the first half, he scored another goal, and before being substituted in the second half, he scored another. Renato Marques replaced Mastriani and completed the rout with the sixth goal.

América-MG coach Cauan faces challenges due to dengue fever that affected full-back Daniel Borges. Notable signings include Moisés and Dalberson, but the club lost Cavichioli, Aloísio, Wellington Paulista, Aguerre, Renato Kayzer and Everaldo. Three young people from the base were promoted. The team plans to use a 4-4-2 formation.

Conclusion:

In this scenario, Ipatinga suffered a narrow defeat and showed potential, but faltered at crucial moments. América-MG had a triumphant debut, dominating their opponents, and the team’s remarkable performance, especially from Mastriani, makes them a good bet to win the next clash.