Atlético-MG vs RB Bragantino Prediction: This game is secondary for the Miners

Atlético-MG hosts RB Bragantino in the middle of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals, so this Round 27 match is not the priority, at the moment, for the Belo Horizonte club. The Miners lost 1-0 in the first leg against Fluminense in midweek and will try to qualify for the semi-finals of the South American competition a few days after the game with Bragantino.

The Rooster is not having a good season, and the defeat against Fluminense confirmed that. It was the third straight game without scoring, and in the last six matches, Milito's men only managed to put the ball in their opponents' net against Grêmio when the Gaúchos had just ten players on the pitch. Atlético is in 10th place and out of the Copa do Brasil, so the Copa Libertadores is the only trophy the Miners can win this year. It's clear that Atlético-MG wants to beat Bragantino, but it will probably field a secondary team with the decisive match against Fluminense in mind.

The Massa Bruta is not having a good season either and is in 12th place, a far cry from the sixth place where it finished last season. In the previous round, Red Bull drew 2-2 at home to Grêmio and missed the chance to win its second consecutive game in the Brasileirão. Bragantino isn't out of the woods yet, as the relegation zone is just six points below, so any point gained against Atlético Mineiro will be welcome.

It's a tricky game to predict because Atlético probably won't field its strongest team due to the Copa Libertadores games with Fluminense. Both sides are disappointing this season with mid-table positions and inconsistent performances. The Miners play at home and have better players, but I don't rule out the possibility of Bragantino getting a good result at the Arena MRV. That's why I'm betting on a Double Chance for Atlético Mineiro with a maximum of three goals scored.