Atlético-MG vs Coritiba Prediction: Atlético Mineiro is the clear favorite

The following match in the Brasileirão features seventh-placed Atlético-MG with 40 points against Coritiba, who is last in the table with just 17 points. The home team is in good form, having won three successive games without conceding a goal. Coritiba won its most recent match, the Paraná derby against rival Athletico Paranaense, but still has 10 points less than the first team above the red zone.

The Rooster made good use of the fact that Internacional didn't field its best team in the last round due to the Copa Libertadores semi-final. The win confirmed the good momentum of Scolari's team, which continues to climb the standings to places more in line with its value. The Mineiros are only five points off second place, given the balance that prevails in the Série A. A fourth consecutive win is on the horizon, but they must not underestimate their opponent.

The Coxa gave their long-suffering fans a big cheer with a 2-0 win over the city's great rival, Athletico Paranaense. The goals came from Victor Luís and Islam Slimani in the first half. After eight straight defeats, this was the ideal game for the team to get a much-needed dose of confidence. Many more victories are needed for Coritiba to get out of the tricky situation in which it finds itself. The defense did well in the derby and, for the first time in nine matches, didn't concede a goal. If the Coxa wants to fight for victories, it has to improve a lot in defense, which is the most beaten in the Brasileirão.

If Coritiba manages to pick a point, it will be a surprise, though that wouldn't be terribly unexpected in this league. On a good day, the worst team in the Série A can beat the best team, so it's not impossible for Coritiba to get a result. Even so, I'll bet on a win for Atlético Mineiro. As the odds are very low, I will add a goal limit to raise them.