Atletico MG vs Santos FC – Brasileiro Serie A – Preview

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Sreya

Atletico MG vs Santos FC – Atletico MG hosts Santos FC at the Estádio Independência, Belo Horizonte on 12th July, Wednesday in a crucial Brasileirao Serie A fixture.

Atletico MG are ninth in the league standings with seventeen points after twelve matches while Santos FC are fourth in the league with twenty points. Both clubs have won three and lost one of their previous six games and are in a similar vein of form – Santos defeated Sau Paulo 3-2 in their last game while Atletico MG managed a 1-1 draw with Botafogo.

The Brasileirao Serie A has been immensely competitive in the last few weeks, although Corinthians have opened up a nine-point lead at the top of the table with thirty-two points from their twelve games.

Team News

Lucas Candido, Felipe Santana, Alex Silva, Carlos Cesar and Frickson Erazo are sidelined through injuries while the visitors will be without the suspended Lucas Lima and Jonathan Copete and the injured Luiz Felipe, Gustavo Henrique, Zeca, Ricardo Oliveira and Vitor Brueno.

Atletico MG Possible Starting Lineup: Victor, Marcos Rocha, Gabriel, Leonardo Silva, Fabio Santos, Adilson, Rafael Carioca, Juan Cazares, Elias, Fred, Robinho.

Santos FC Possible Starting Lineup: Vanderlei, Victor Ferraz, David Braz, Lucas, Jean Mota, Renato, Thiago Maia, Emiliano Vecchio, Thiago Ribeiro, Kayke, Bruno Henrique.

Contributor’s Pick

According to Atletico MG vs Santos FC H2H Stats, Atletico Mineiro have won three and lost two of their previous six matches against Santos FC.

In fact, Atletico MG have won 5 of their last 6 home matches against Santos FC in all competitions. Moreover, Atletico MG have seen over 2.5 goals in six of their last seven matches against Santos FC in all competitions.

With both clubs in good form but struggling with injuries, it will be a closely contested affair. Atletico are undefeated in their last five league games and are likey to play a 1-1 draw against Santos FC.