This Wednesday, the 2nd, at 21:30, in Mineirão, Atlético-MG and Palmeiras face each other in a dispute valid for the first leg of the round of 16 of the Libertadores. According to bookmakers, the Rooster emerges as favorite at home.
The match marks the beginning of the third edition followed by the confrontation between Atlético-MG and Palmeiras in the knockout stage of the continent’s main competition.
The return match is scheduled for August 9th, at Allianz Parque, in São Paulo.
Bookmaker odds for the first leg
For the first leg, the bookmakers point out Minas Gerais favoritism, despite the great balance.
At VaideBob, the Galo appears with 2.54, the tie 3.13 and Palmeiras with 3.15.
Esportes da Sorte presents odds of 2.42 for the alvinegra victory in the match;
2.43 is the odds of the Casa de Apostas;
Galera.bet offers an odd of 2.50 for the home team’s triumph;
While Apostaquente offers the following odds: Atlético Mineiro (2.45), tie (3.00) and Palmeiras (2.95).
Recent history between Atlético x Palmeiras in Libertadores
The Mineirão, stage of the match, has a balanced record between the teams. In 44 matches, Galo has 18 wins, against 15 for Verdão, in addition to 11 draws.
It should be noted that the two teams face each other in the last two editions of the Libertadores. On both occasions, Verdão qualified after draws in the clashes.
In 2021, the club from São Paulo held the 0 x 0 at home and used the then ‘goal away’ to advance after the 1 x 1, in Mineirão. On the occasion, Abel Ferreira’s team went to the final and beat Flamengo.
In the last edition, Palmeiras drew two draws in challenging situations. In the first leg, they were losing by 2-0, however, they managed to match the score.
While in the back match, the alviverde team lost two players due to expulsion and took the fight to penalties.
Subsequently, the Verdão was overcome by Athletico-PR in the semifinal. Hurricane secured itself in the decision, but ended up defeated by Flamengo.
