Atlético Mineiro vs Botafogo predictions, H2H, statistics and tips

The match we will analyse is the one corresponding to the 5th round of the Brazil Serie A, where  Atlético Mineiro will face Botafogo at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto stadium on 20 April at 15:00, and will be refereed by Ramon Abatti.

The home team, Atlético Mineiro is currently in 19º position in the tournament with 2 points, while Botafogo is currently in 12º position with 5.  Continue reading our analysis for stats, H2H history and best predictions for this Atlético Mineiro vs Botafogo.

Atlético Mineiro

Atlético Mineiro comes from playing against Santos FC and finished the match with a result of 2-0, with loss for Atlético Mineiro. After this loss they will try to get back to winning ways against Botafogo. In that last match between Atlético Mineiro and Santos FC, Atletico-MG team achieved a 64% possession of the ball, with 4 shots on goal without managing to score a goal to their opponent.

In the last 8 matches, the team coached by Cuca has achieved 2 wins, 3 draws y 3 defeats. Atlético Mineiro average number of goals per game is 1.4 goals, while they concede an average of 0.9 goals per game. With this trend they have 2 matches conceding at least one goal. In those 8 matches, they have scored a total of 11 goals while conceding 7 goals.

Latest statistics in Atlético Mineiro matches:

• Over 2.5 goals: 4/8
• Under 2.5 goals: 4/8
• Both teams to score: 2/8
• First to concede goals: 4/8
• Draw at half-time: 4/8

Botafogo

Botafogo, who visit Atlético Mineiro, are coming from a 2-2 draw against Sao Paulo, so the team coached by Renato Paiva will try to get back to winning ways, with the difficulty of playing away from home.

In that match between Botafogo and Sao Paulo, the Fogão team achieved 57% ball possession, getting 8 shots on goal, 2 of which were goals. The goals were scored by Igor Jesus and Jefferson Savarino.

Analysing the last 8 matches, Renato Paiva's team has won 2, drawn 2 and lost 4. Botafogo average 0.8 goals per game, while they concede an average of 0.9 goals per game. With this trend, they have 2 official matches without clean sheets. In those 8 matches, they have scored a total of 6 goals while conceding 7 goals.

Latest statistics in Botafogo matches:

• Under 2.5 goals: 7/8
• Both teams to score: 1/8
• First to concede goals: 5/8
• Draw at half-time: 4/8

Atlético Mineiro vs Botafogo: H2H STATS

We always analyse previous H2H to spot trends that help us make a more accurate Atlético Mineiro vs Botafogo prediction. The last match between these teams was in the CONMEBOL Libertadores competition, in an event that took place at the Mâs Monumental stadium on 30-11-2024 with the result of 1-3, with Botafogo winning.

The last 5 meetings between Atlético Mineiro and Botafogo have resulted in 1 win for Atlético Mineiro, 3 wins for Botafogo, and 1 draw. In those matches, Atlético Mineiro managed to score 2 goals, while Botafogo scored 8 goals against Atlético Mineiro.

• In 1/5 matches both teams scored
• En 3/5  games it was an Under 2.5 goals