The Facts
- A direct battle for position between neighbouring teams in the table (ranked 7th in the Promotion - Copa Sudamericana (Group Stage: ) and 8th in the Promotion - Copa Sudamericana (Group Stage: )).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Atlético MG won 1.
- Currently, both sides are showing commendable stability on the pitch.
- Recently, Atlético MG has enjoyed a run of consecutive matches in front of its home crowd.
- Atlético MG is expected to hold a slight competitive edge in this match.
- Confirmed absences for Atlético MG: Cassierra M. (Injury) Cuello (Yellow Cards) Everson (Foot Injury) Gustavo Scarpa (Inactive) Perez T. (Red Card) Ruan Tressoldi (Muscle Injury).
- Confirmed absences for Santos: Arthur Melo (Injury) Everton (Inactive) Gabriel Brazao (Shoulder Injury) Vinicius Lira (Knee Injury).
- Doubtful / questionable for Atlético MG: Fred (Injury).
- In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Atlético MG has recorded 8 wins, 4 draws, and 8 losses, with a goal aggregate of 28:27 (averaging 1.4:1.4 goals per game).
- Specifically in home fixtures for Atlético MG against this opponent, the record stands at 6 wins, 3 draws, and 0 losses, with 19:6 goals (averaging 2.1:0.7 per game).
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Flamengo RJ | 30 | 19 | 7 | 4 | 58:25 | 33 | 64 |
| 2 | Palmeiras | 30 | 18 | 9 | 3 | 52:22 | 30 | 63 |
| 3 | Athletico-PR | 30 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 49:35 | 14 | 53 |
| 4 | Fluminense | 30 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 48:37 | 11 | 51 |
| 5 | Bahia | 30 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 44:36 | 8 | 49 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro | 30 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 46:44 | 2 | 48 |
| 7 | Atletico-MG | 30 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 41:35 | 6 | 47 |
| 8 | Santos | 30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 46:45 | 1 | 42 |
| 9 | Bragantino | 30 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 38:35 | 3 | 40 |
| 10 | Sao Paulo | 30 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 35:35 | 0 | 39 |
| 11 | Coritiba | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 38:48 | -10 | 39 |
| 12 | Vitoria | 30 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 33:44 | -11 | 36 |
| 13 | Botafogo RJ | 30 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 43:48 | -5 | 36 |
| 14 | Vasco | 29 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 36:42 | -6 | 35 |
| 15 | Mirassol | 30 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 34:44 | -10 | 33 |
| 16 | Corinthians | 30 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 31:38 | -7 | 32 |
| 17 | Internacional | 30 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 33:38 | -5 | 32 |
| 18 | Gremio | 30 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 32:40 | -8 | 31 |
| 19 | Remo | 30 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 33:48 | -15 | 25 |
| 20 | Chapecoense-SC | 29 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 30:61 | -31 | 18 |
Promotion ~ Copa Libertadores (Group Stage: )
Promotion ~ Copa Libertadores (Qualification: )
Promotion ~ Copa Sudamericana (Group Stage: )
Relegation ~ Serie B
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