- Sport Club do Recife are winless in their last ten games, losing nine and drawing one.
- Atlético Mineiro have dominated the head-to-head record at home.
- Sport have conceded ten goals in their last five league games, scoring just twice.
Atletico have too much quality
Atletico Mineiro are one of the strongest sides in the country and an experienced head like Hulk is a big reason why. The powerful forward can be a clinical finisher and has won league titles, but he’s still adding silverware at Atletico this season. With the Belo Horizonte side in the top end of Serie A, they’ll want to maintain their momentum and stay in the hunt for continental qualification or the title. This Atletico Mineiro vs Sport Club do Recife prediction highlights the gulf in class between the two teams.
Sport are in a very different position, their terrible run of nine defeats and a draw in the last ten has seen them fall into a survival battle. Even a point would be a good result for the Recife side, while a defeat could sink them deeper into relegation peril.
Styles clash should favour the hosts
The styles of these two sides are polar opposites and that should be apparent on Wednesday.
The visitors usually line up with a deep defensive block and a focus on structure, looking to frustrate their opponents and hit them on the counterattack.
The problem for Sport is that this approach has failed in recent weeks and they’ve suffered defeats recently.
They’ve been unable to score and break down the opposition, which is a difficult combination.
Meanwhile, Atletico have been playing an energetic, high-tempo, possession-based game under their manager and it suits the technical quality in their squad as well as Hulk’s physicality.
This Atletico Mineiro vs Sport Club do Recife preview suggests that the home side's approach will likely dominate proceedings based on recent performances.
They dominate games at home and make it very difficult for the more reactive teams.
Back the favourites
Atlético Mineiro come into this game as strong favorites, priced at -222 against the +600 Sport Club do Recife. According to the latest Atletico Mineiro vs Sport Club do Recife odds, this pricing reflects the significant gap between the sides.
The price is short but given their home strength and the fact that Sport Club do Recife have been on a dismal run, I’m inclined to back the handicap for more value. In our Atletico Mineiro vs Sport Club do Recife prediction, the hosts should secure a comfortable win.
Backing Atlético Mineiro on the -1 margin makes sense as they should enjoy a comfortable victory against the visitors. If you are looking for Atletico Mineiro vs Sport Club do Recife betting tips, a handicap on the home side stands out given recent form.
