Brazilian Serie A

Atlético MG
vs
São Paulo
  • Kick-off: Wednesday 18 March, 23:00
  • Stadium: Arena MRV
  • Referee: Fernando Antonio Mendes de Salles Nascimento Fillho

Form guide

  1. D
  2. W
  3. L
  4. L
  5. L
  6. W

Form guide

  1. L
  2. D
  3. W
  4. L
  5. L
  6. W

Atlético MG vs São Paulo Predictions

Atlético MG vs São Paulo is scheduled for kick off on 18 March, at 23:00. The game is set to take place at Arena MRV, with Fernando Antonio Mendes de Salles Nascimento Fillho officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting with Atlético MG currently holding the 13th position in the table 6 points behind São Paulo. Atlético MG have won 2 Brazilian Serie A matches against São Paulo out of the last 5 they have played. After their recent draw with Botafogo, Atlético MG aims to claim a win. Atlético MG have won 3 of their last 7 Brazilian Serie A matches at Arena MRV. São Paulo's away record stands at 2 victories from 8 games. Following their 3-2 loss to Corinthians, São Paulo is determined to bounce back with a win against Atlético MG.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Atlético MG have scored over 1.5 goals in 67% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 80% of games. Their total stands at 18 goals and 69 shots on target this Brazilian Serie A season. Meanwhile, São Paulo have scored 21 goals with 59 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 73% of matches but conceded in 73% of games.

In their last 5 head-to-head clashes, Atlético MG scored 5 goals while São Paulo scored 5 goals. Their last match on 18 March 2026 ended in 1-0 to Atlético MG.

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Betting stats Atlético MG vs São Paulo

Brazilian Serie A

Atlético MG São Paulo
Played 15 15
Scored 18 21
Conceded 21 16
Shots 208 176
Shots on Target 69 59
Corners 79 104
Fouls 175 224
Yellow Cards 25 32
Red Cards 3 1

Matches won

33%

Matches won

47%

Over 1.5 Goals

67%

Over 1.5 Goals

73%

Over 2.5 Goals

47%

Over 2.5 Goals

40%

Over 3.5 Goals

33%

Over 3.5 Goals

20%

Both Teams to Score

40%

Both Teams to Score

53%

Head to Head History

Atlético MG São Paulo
Wins 2 1
Draws 2 2
Goals 5 5

Atlético MG vs São Paulo Previous Results

18 Mar 2026, Brazilian Serie A

Atlético MG 1 São Paulo 0

24 Aug 2025, Brazilian Serie A

São Paulo 2 Atlético MG 0

6 Apr 2025, Brazilian Serie A

Atlético MG 0 São Paulo 0

24 Nov 2024, Brazilian Serie A

São Paulo 2 Atlético MG 2

12 Jul 2024, Brazilian Serie A

Atlético MG 2 São Paulo 1

Brazilian Serie A Current standings

Teams P W D L GD PTS
4 São Paulo 15 7 3 5 +5 24
13 Atlético MG 15 5 3 7 -3 18

Atlético MG vs São Paulo season record

Atlético MG São Paulo
Games won 5 7
Games lost 7 5
Games drawn 3 3
Scored 18 21
Conceded 21 16

Form guide

10 May 2026, Brazilian Serie A

Atlético MG 1 Botafogo 1

3 May 2026, Brazilian Serie A

Cruzeiro 1 Atlético MG 3

26 Apr 2026, Brazilian Serie A

Atlético MG 0 Flamengo 4

19 Apr 2026, Brazilian Serie A

Coritiba 2 Atlético MG 0

11 Apr 2026, Brazilian Serie A

Santos 1 Atlético MG 0

5 Apr 2026, Brazilian Serie A

Atlético MG 2 Athletico PR 1

Form guide

10 May 2026, Brazilian Serie A

Corinthians 3 São Paulo 2

3 May 2026, Brazilian Serie A

São Paulo 2 Bahia 2

26 Apr 2026, Brazilian Serie A

São Paulo 1 Mirassol 0

18 Apr 2026, Brazilian Serie A

Vasco 2 São Paulo 1

11 Apr 2026, Brazilian Serie A

Vitória 2 São Paulo 0

4 Apr 2026, Brazilian Serie A

São Paulo 4 Cruzeiro 1

Player stats

Top Goalscorers

Player Team Goals Scored
Jonathan Calleri São Paulo 6
Luciano São Paulo 5
Ferreira São Paulo 4
Victor Hugo Atlético MG 3
Tomás Cuello Atlético MG 2

Assists

Player Team Assists
Hulk Atlético MG 3
Wendell São Paulo 3
Renan Lodi Atlético MG 2
Damián Bobadilla São Paulo 2
Marcos Antônio São Paulo 2

Fouls

Player Team Fouls
Renan Lodi Atlético MG 24
Alan Franco Atlético MG 22
Jonathan Calleri São Paulo 21
Wendell São Paulo 21
Sabino São Paulo 20

Yellow Cards

Player Team Yellow
Ruan Tressoldi Atlético MG 5
Enzo Díaz São Paulo 5
Jonathan Calleri São Paulo 3
Alan Franco Atlético MG 3
Alan Franco São Paulo 3

Red Cards

Player Team Red
Renan Lodi Atlético MG 1
Lucas Ramon São Paulo 1
Natanael Atlético MG 1
Lyanco Atlético MG 1
Everson Atlético MG 0

Shots on Target

Player Team Shots On target
Jonathan Calleri São Paulo 13
Luciano São Paulo 10
Tomás Cuello Atlético MG 9
Victor Hugo Atlético MG 9
Reinier Atlético MG 7

Chances Created

Player Team Chances created
Hulk Atlético MG 18
Tomás Cuello Atlético MG 16
Victor Hugo Atlético MG 16
Luciano São Paulo 15
Damián Bobadilla São Paulo 15

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