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Brazilian Serie A: Atletico MG vs Fortaleza
Kickoff Time: 2025-11-13 07:30 (HKT)
Source: REUTERS/Cristina Vega
Atletico MG defeated Sport Recife 4-2 away from home in the last round. The team has recently achieved an unbeaten record of four wins and one draw in their last five matches, indicating a very hot streak. Currently, Atletico MG stands ninth in the Brazilian Serie A table with a record of 11 wins, 10 draws, and 11 losses. While it remains quite difficult for the team to compete for a Copa Libertadores spot, securing a Copa Sudamericana spot is achievable if they maintain their position. Statistically, Atletico MG has scored 34 goals and conceded 34 goals so far in the league, showing an open and unpredictable style in both attack and defense. It is worth noting that Atletico MG‘s home performance is very strong; they have recorded eight wins, six draws, and only one loss in 15 home league matches this season. Furthermore, in their last nine home matches, they have achieved an unbeaten record of six wins and three draws, which clearly speaks volumes about their formidable home strength.
Fortaleza drew 2-2 with Gremio at home in the last round. The team has managed only one win, three draws, and one loss in their last five league matches, showing a very average performance. Currently, Fortaleza is second from bottom in the Brazilian Serie A table with a record of seven wins, nine draws, and 16 losses. The team is five points away from the safety zone, facing a very severe relegation situation. Statistically, Fortaleza has scored 31 goals and conceded 48 goals so far in the league. Their offensive firepower is not particularly outstanding, and their defense is full of holes. Like many Brazilian Serie A teams, Fortaleza is not good at playing away; they are a typical “weak away team,” having recorded only one win, six draws, and eight losses in 15 away league matches so far, showing a rather weak performance.
Whether in terms of overall strength, league performance, or current form, Atletico MG completely outperforms Fortaleza. Additionally, Atletico MG‘s powerful home atmosphere is something that Fortaleza, who is poor away performers, would fear. All factors considered, it’s advisable to back the in-form Atletico MG to secure all three points at home in this match.
Atletico MG‘s Last 5 Games: WWDWW
25-11-09 Sport Recife 2-4 Atletico MG
25-11-06 Atletico MG 3-0 Bahia
25-11-03 Internacional 0-0 Atletico MG
25-10-29 Atletico MG 3-1 Independiente del Valle
25-10-26 Atletico MG 1-0 Ceara
Fortaleza‘s Last 5 Games: DDDWL
25-11-10 Fortaleza 2-2 Gremio
25-11-07 Ceara 1-1 Fortaleza
25-11-02 Santos FC 1-1 Fortaleza
25-10-26 Fortaleza 1-0 Flamengo
25-10-19 Cruzeiro 1-0 Fortaleza
Head-To-Head Record
24-10-17 Fortaleza 1-1 Atletico MG
24-06-24 Atletico MG 1-1 Fortaleza
23-11-02 Atletico MG 3-1 Fortaleza
23-06-25 Fortaleza 2-1 Atletico MG
22-10-25 Fortaleza 0-0 Atletico MG
Prediction: Atletico MG to win