Atletico Mineiro vs Botafogo: Copa Libertadores Match Prediction

Current form

Atletico Mineiro was not among the main contenders for the trophy before the start of the tournament and reached the final quite sensationally. Having won their group very easily, the "roosters" dealt with Argentina San Lorenzo in the 1/8 finals with some difficulty, and also with a minimal advantage in the quarterfinals they were stronger than Fluminense. In the confrontation with River Plate in the semifinals, Gabriel Milito team was not considered the favorite, but they dealt with the "millionaires" very easily and deprived them of a home final.

Disqualifications and injuries

Kadu and Saracho are injured.

Interesting trends for betting

• Atletico Mineiro have not won in their last 10 matches – six defeats and four draws
• Atletico Mineiro have failed to score against Botafogo in their last two matches

Probable line-up: Everson – Saravia, Lianco, Battaglia, Alonso – Franco, Vera, Bernard, Gomez – Hulk, Paulinho.

Current form

"Botafogo", unlike its opponent today, was considered a contender for the trophy before the start of the Copa Libertadores and has justified this status so far, having managed to get to the final. In its group, the "victors" were unable to win and finished second, having received a very serious opponent in the 1/8 finals in the person of "Palmeiras". It was very difficult to cope with the "white-greens", but in the quarterfinals with "Sao Paulo" it was even more difficult and only in the penalty shootout did Artur Jorge team prove stronger. The semifinals were very simple, where "Penarol" did not offer any resistance.

Disqualifications and injuries

Rafael, Mateus and Pablo are injured.

Interesting trends for betting

• Botafogo have not lost in their last five matches – two wins and three draws
• Botafogo have not lost to Atletico Mineiro in their last two matches - a win and a draw

Estimated line-up: Victor - Vitinho, Bastos, Barbosa, Telles - Gregory, Freitas, Luis Henrique, Savarino, Almada - Jesus.