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 | 31 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 61:25 | 36 | 67 |
| 2 | Palmeiras | 31 | 19 | 9 | 3 | 54:22 | 32 | 66 |
| 3 | Cruzeiro | 32 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 51:46 | 5 | 54 |
| 4 | Athletico-PR | 31 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 49:37 | 12 | 53 |
| 5 | Fluminense | 31 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 49:39 | 10 | 51 |
| 6 | Atletico-MG | 31 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 42:35 | 7 | 50 |
| 7 | Bahia | 31 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 44:39 | 5 | 49 |
| 8 | Santos | 31 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 48:46 | 2 | 45 |
| 9 | Sao Paulo | 31 | 12 | 6 | 13 | 36:35 | 1 | 42 |
| 10 | Bragantino | 31 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 39:36 | 3 | 41 |
| 11 | Botafogo RJ | 31 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 44:48 | -4 | 39 |
| 12 | Coritiba | 31 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 38:49 | -11 | 39 |
| 13 | Vitoria | 31 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 34:45 | -11 | 37 |
| 14 | Mirassol | 31 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 36:44 | -8 | 36 |
| 15 | Vasco | 30 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 36:43 | -7 | 35 |
| 16 | Corinthians | 31 | 8 | 9 | 14 | 32:39 | -7 | 33 |
| 17 | Internacional | 31 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 33:40 | -7 | 32 |
| 18 | Gremio | 31 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 34:44 | -10 | 31 |
| 19 | Remo | 32 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 34:50 | -16 | 26 |
| 20 | Chapecoense-SC | 30 | 3 | 9 | 18 | 30:62 | -32 | 18 |
Promotion ~ Copa Libertadores (Group Stage: )
Promotion ~ Copa Libertadores (Qualification: )
Promotion ~ Copa Sudamericana (Group Stage: )
Relegation ~ Serie B
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