Atlético-MG and São Paulo face each other in an official match of the 2026 Brazil Serie A season. The game takes place at Estádio do Galo (Arena MRV) on Wednesday, 18/03/2026, at 23:00 (UK Time).
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APWin predictions for Atlético-MG vs São Paulo
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Under 2.5 Goals
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Atlético-MG comes into the match having played 6 games in the Brazil Serie A so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses, with an average of 0.83 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 4 wins, 9 draws, and 4 losses.
Atlético-MG's attack has scored 24 goals during this period. Out of this total, 7 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie A, averaging 1.17 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.41.
The offence system of Atlético-MG is led by Hulk as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 4 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Gustavo Scarpa, who has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 10 goals with an average of 1.67 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 20 goals conceded in 17 matches, resulting in an average of 1.18.
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On the other hand, São Paulo comes into the match having played 5 games in the Brazil Serie A so far. They have recorded 4 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 2.6 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 9 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses.
São Paulo's attack has scored 22 goals during this period. Out of this total, 8 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie A, averaging 1.6 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.47.
The offence system of São Paulo is led by Jonathan Calleri as the top scorer of the season. The argentinian forward has scored 5 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Luciano da Rocha Neves, who has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 2 goals with an average of 0.4 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 17 goals conceded in 15 matches, resulting in an average of 1.13.
Head to head: Atlético-MG vs São Paulo
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Atlético-MG
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W L D L |
0.83 |
| Home | W D D |
1.67 |
| Away | L L L |
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 17% | 33% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.83 | 3.67 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.17 | 2 | 0.33 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 1.67 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 67% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 0% | 67% |
| 1st to Score | 33% | 67% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.25 | 1.34 | 1.16 |
|
xGA
|
1.78 | 1.8 | 1.76 |
São Paulo
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W D W |
2.6 |
| Home | W W W |
3 |
| Away | W D |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 80% | 100% | 50% |
| Goals | 2 | 2.33 | 1.5 |
| Scored | 1.6 | 2 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.4 | 0.33 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 60% | 67% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 33% | 67% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.37 | 1.63 | 0.98 |
|
xGA
|
1.1 | 1 | 1.25 |
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