Atlético Mineiro vs Sport Recife predictions, H2H, statistics and tips

The Leão da Ilha, having lost their last match against Juventude, travel to Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais with the intention of achieving the best possible result. In this match of the 14th round of the Brazil Serie A,  Atlético Mineiro will face Sport Recife at Arena MRV stadium on 17 July at 16:00.

The home team, Atlético Mineiro is currently in 8º position in the tournament with 20 points, while Sport Recife is currently in 20º position with 3.  Continue reading our analysis for stats, H2H history and best predictions for this Atlético Mineiro vs Sport Recife.

Atlético Mineiro

Atlético Mineiro comes from playing against EC Bahia and finished the match with a result of 2-1, with loss for Atlético Mineiro. After this loss they will try to get back to winning ways against Sport Recife. In that last match between Atlético Mineiro and EC Bahia, Atletico-MG team achieved a 53% possession of the ball, with 2 shots on goal of which 1 was a goal. The goal was scored by Hulk.

In the last 7 matches, the team coached by Cuca has achieved 3 wins, 3 draws y 1 defeat. Atlético Mineiro average number of goals per game is 1.3 goals, while they concede an average of 0.4 goals per game. With this trend they have 1 match conceding at least one goal. In those 7 matches, they have scored a total of 9 goals while conceding 3 goals.

Latest statistics in Atlético Mineiro matches:

• Under 2.5 goals: 5/7
• Both teams to score: 2/7
• First to score: 4/7
• Draw at half-time: 5/7

Sport Recife

Sport Recife, meanwhile, are coming off a 2-0 defeat against Juventude, and travel to the Arena MRV stadium with the intention of turning this last result around and facing Atlético Mineiro.

In that match between Sport Recife and Juventude, the Leão da Ilha team achieved 62% ball possession, getting 5 shots on goal, without managing to score a goal.

Analysing the last 7 matches, António Oliveira's team has drawn 1 and lost 6, and is on a run of 3 consecutive defeats. Sport Recife average 0.3 goals per game, while they concede an average of 1.7 goals per game. With this trend they have 1 official match without a clean sheet. In those 7 matches, they have scored a total of 2 goals while conceding 12 goals.

Latest statistics in Sport Recife matches:

• Under 2.5 goals: 5/7
• Both teams to score: 2/7
• First to concede goals: 4/7
• Losing streak: 3
• Half-time defeat: 4/7

Atlético Mineiro vs Sport Recife: H2H STATS

We always analyse previous H2H to spot trends that help us make a more accurate Atlético Mineiro vs Sport Recife prediction. The last match between these teams was in the Copa Do Brasil competition, in an event that took place at the Itaipava Arena Pernambuco stadium on 22-05-2024 with the result of 1-0, with Sport Recife winning.

The last 5 meetings between Atlético Mineiro and Sport Recife have resulted in 4 wins for Atlético Mineiro, 1 win for Sport Recife. In those matches, Atlético Mineiro managed to score 9 goals, while Sport Recife scored 3 goals against Atlético Mineiro.

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