Uberlândia vs Patrocinense – Preview, Prediction and Betting Tips 29/01/2024

Find out what the match between Uberlândia and Patrocinense will be like in the 2nd round of the Campeonato Mineiro on January 29th, Monday, at 8pm, at the Estádio Municipal Parque do Sabiá, in Uberlândia.

Uberlândia

Starting with Uberlândia, a team that stood out for its consistency in the current edition of the Campeonato Mineiro, currently occupying the leadership position in Group B, having won a valuable point.

Uberlândia had a recent 2-2 draw with Tombense, demonstrating its offensive capacity with two goals scored, consolidating a pattern of games with many goals.

In the aforementioned debut clash, Uberlândia adopted an aggressive approach, opening the scoring in the 12th minute, with a goal from Léo Martins. However, Tombense responded promptly, equalizing the score through Igor Bahia’s conversion of a penalty.

The second half witnessed a turnaround in the situation, with Tombense taking the lead, but Uberlândia demonstrated resilience and determination by seeking a draw with a goal from Jefferson.

Uberlândia plans to maintain a consistent tactical formation for the next game. Rafael Pin will be in goal, with Tiaguinho, Ewerton Easter, Mendonça and Gabriel Carioca in defense. In midfield, Rafinha, David Lucas and Geovane will be the playmakers.

In the offensive sector, Jéfferson, Flávio Macarrão and Leó Martins will be responsible for the shots on goal. The team will use a 4-3-3 formation, where Léo Martins and Jefferson stood out in the previous match, contributing to the score.

Patrocinense

In turn, Patrocinense, which currently occupies 2nd place in Group C, has enjoyed a promising start in the Campeonato Mineiro, with 3 points achieved.

This performance is particularly notable given that the team achieved an impressive victory over Atlético Mineiro, with a score of 2-1.

In the debut match, Patrocinense demonstrated a remarkable performance, responding immediately to Atlético-MG’s opening goal in the first half, with a header from Kanela.

In the second stage, the team managed to reverse the score with a goal from Hudson, exploiting Atlético-MG’s defensive weaknesses. Despite having less possession of the ball (39%), Patrocinense stood out for its efficiency in finishing, recording 12 shots on goal compared to Atlético-MG’s 8, demonstrating a direct and effective approach to goal.

Patrocinense faces difficulties in away games, without winning in the last 8 matches, which raises concerns, considering the next game as a visitor.

The lineup designed by coach Rogério Alves for Patrocinense features Cairo as goalkeeper and a defense formed by Nando, Léo Alves, Guilherme and Ailton. In midfield, Galhardo, Marinho and Luan are key players, while the attack is led by Marcilio, Caique and Caiuby. The planned tactical formation is a 4-4-2.

In recent clashes between Uberlândia and Patrocinense, Uberlândia has stood out, with 4 wins in 6 games, 2 draws and no triumphs for Patrocinense. The most common score was 1-0, occurring in 3 matches, and the last meeting in January 2022 ended with Uberlândia winning 1-2, playing as a visitor.

Conclusion:

Therefore, taking into account the notable offensive potential of both teams, it is reasonable to expect a balanced confrontation, with good prospects for goals from both sides.