The Campeonato Mineiro is about to start, and attention turns to the favorites in the title fight. According to Odds&Scouts, a data company for sporting events, and betting sites such as Esportes da Sorte, Bet7k, Casa de Apostas, Onabet, Reals and Galera.bet, Atlético-MG emerges as the favorite, followed by Cruzeiro and América-MG .
Atlético-MG keeps coach and most of the squad for 2024
Under the command of Luiz Felipe Scolari, Galo maintains its winning base from 2023 and is betting on occasional reinforcements to continue dominating the state scene.
The coach and squad were retained, and the arrival of talented midfielder Gustavo Scarpa reinforces the fans’ hopes.
So, if you are thinking about investing in Atlético-MG, bookmakers offer an average of R$1.69 for every R$1 invested.
On the blue side of Belo Horizonte, Cruzeiro is going through a restructuring process after remaining among the elite of Brazilian football. The club, which is now managed by Nicolás Larcamón, brought six new players, including goalkeeper Léo Aragão and striker Gabriel Veron.
However, the departures of players like Gilberto, Bruno Rodrigues and Paulo Vitor leave uncertainty. Therefore, Cruzeiro offers an average of R$2.45 for every R$1, according to betting sites.
América-MG, relegated to Series B of the Brazilian Championship, faces a season of significant changes. With the departure of 16 players and the arrival of five, the club is looking to get back on its feet.
Thus, the signing of midfielder Moisés, who returns after playing in China, is the bet to reinforce the squad. If you are willing to take a risk on Coelho, bookmakers offer an attractive R$6.55 for every R$1 invested in the case of a title.
Who are the underdogs?
Therefore, the surprises come from Itabirito and Uberlândia, newcomers to the elite of Minas Gerais football.
Both are considered underdogs, offering a significant return for bettors: 100 times the amount invested. In other words, for every R$1 bet, the potential gain is R$100.
Itabirito, a newcomer to the Minas Gerais elite, surprised by gaining access quickly since its foundation in 2022. The club, which started in third place in the Second Division of Minas Gerais, became champion of Module II in 2023, showing its meteoric rise.
Uberlândia, a century-old club, wants to put an end to its reputation for going up and down. After good performances in 1968 and 1986, the team has accumulated five falls in recent years (2002, 2006, 2010, 2018 and 2022).
The first round takes place this Wednesday, January 24th.
