Sao Paulo vs Atl. Mineiro Prediction 24 August 2025
🔊 In the 21st round of Brazil's Serie A, São Paulo and Atlético Mineiro are set to clash at Morumbi. The hosts aim to solidify their position in the upper half of the table, while continuing their successful run in the Copa Libertadores. Meanwhile, the visitors are eager to close the gap on the leaders and reaffirm their status as one of Serie A's strongest clubs, all while maintaining their impressive form in the Copa Sudamericana. A tense match is anticipated, characterized by tactical battles and attention to detail, where every mistake could prove costly for the teams.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 06 April 2025 and ended in a 0-0 draw. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that encounter (with Atlético Mineiro as the home side):
- possession percentage: 60% vs 40%;
- corner kicks: 12 vs 4;
- fouls: 16 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- red cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 6 vs 4.
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between São Paulo and Atlético Mineiro:
- 45 matches played;
- home team victories - 14, away team wins - 20, draws - 11;
- goals scored - 50 against 52;
- average total in the first half - 1.18, second half - 1.09;
- average total goals per match - 2.27.
Head-to-head statistics Sao Paulo - Atl. Mineiro

Sao Paulo Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Copa Libertadores Round of 16 (with São Paulo as the hosts and Atlético Nacional as the visitors). The game ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match statistics (São Paulo vs Atlético Nacional):
- possession: 54% vs 46%;
- corners: 4 vs 5;
- fouls: 14 vs 5;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 5;
- red cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 7 vs 4.
⭐ São Paulo approach their match against Atlético Mineiro in fine form. The team consistently picks up points in the league and confidently advances in the Copa Libertadores, having reached the quarterfinals after a penalty shootout victory against Atlético Nacional (1-1 in regular time, 4-3 on penalties). In recent league fixtures, São Paulo defeated Vitória at home (2-0) and drew away with Sport Recife (2-2). The team heads into this head-to-head clash with strong motivation to solidify their position at the top of the table and continue their successful run.
Match Results: Sao Paulo

Atletico Mineiro Team Overview
The visitors' most recent official match took place on in the South American Cup Round of 16, where Godoy Cruz hosted Atletico Mineiro. The match concluded with a 0-1 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Atletico Mineiro vs. Godoy Cruz):
- possession: 44% vs. 56%;
- corners: 1 vs. 8;
- fouls: 17 vs. 17;
- yellow cards: 4 vs. 1;
- red cards: 0 vs. 1;
- shots on target: 1 vs. 3.
⚫ Atlético Mineiro approach their clash with São Paulo in mixed form. The team confidently secured a spot in the Copa Sudamericana quarterfinals by defeating Godoy Cruz over two legs (3-1 on aggregate), but their Serie A performances have been inconsistent: a draw against Vasco da Gama away (1-1) and a home defeat to Grêmio (1-3). The team heads into this head-to-head encounter motivated to improve their league standing and reaffirm their status as one of the top clubs in the league.
Match Results: Atletico Mineiro
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 45;
- First-half wins for the home team (at home) - 8; for the away team (away) - 4; draws - 10;
- Average first-half total: 1.18;
- Today's home team averages 0.56 goals, while the visitors average 0.62.
First-Half Stats: São Paulo (home) vs Atlético Mineiro (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 10 vs 10;
- Wins: 4 (40%) vs 1 (10%);
- Losses: 2 (20%) vs 3 (30%);
- Draws: 4 (40%) vs 6 (60%);
- Average goals scored: 1 vs 1;
- Average goals conceded: 0.4 vs 0.7.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 6 vs 1;
- Losses: 1 vs 3;
- Draws: 3 vs 6;
- Average first-half total: 0.8 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.1) vs 1 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 0.6).
- São Paulo have scored in the first half at home in five consecutive matches.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 45;
- Home victories - 14, away wins - 20, draws - 11.
Statistics: São Paulo vs Atlético Mineiro
- Matches played in the tournament: 20 vs 18;
- Wins: 7 vs 6;
- Win percentage: 35% vs 33%;
- Losses: 5 vs 6;
- Draws: 8 vs 6.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 7 vs 6;
- Losses: 1 vs 3;
- Draws: 2 vs 1.
- Atlético Mineiro have covered a +1.5 handicap in their last 5 away head-to-head encounters.
- Atlético Mineiro have covered a +1.5 handicap in 25 of their last 26 matches.
- Atlético Mineiro have covered a +1.5 handicap in 23 of their last 24 away matches.
- Atlético Mineiro have covered a +1.5 handicap in 13 of their last 14 matches (Serie A).
- Atlético Mineiro have covered a +1.5 handicap in their last 8 away Serie A matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Today's home team average goals scored - 1.11, away team - 1.16;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.27;
- Both teams have scored: all-time - 20 times; at the home team's field - 10 times.
Statistics: São Paulo vs Atlético Mineiro
- Average total in the tournament: 2.3 vs 2.28;
- Average goals scored: 1.2 vs 1.11;
- Average total in the first half: 0.55 vs 0.33;
- Average total in the second half: 0.65 vs 0.78;
- São Paulo: average home total in the tournament - 1.3;
- Atlético Mineiro: average away total in the tournament - 0.9;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.5 (home - 2) vs 1 (away - 1).
- São Paulo have scored less than 1.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 head-to-head meetings.
Corners Prediction
São Paulo: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 4.8; at home - 5.4;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.2; at home - 4.8.
Atlético Mineiro: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 7.11, away - 6.2;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.9; away - 4.2.
- São Paulo have taken more than 4.5 corners at home in 8 of their last 9 head-to-head meetings.
- São Paulo have taken more than 4.5 corners at home in 7 of their last 8 head-to-head meetings (Serie A).
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 3.56 (1.78 for the home team and 1.78 for the visitors);
- Average total yellow cards at the home field - 3.91 (1.82 for the home team and 2.09 for the visitors).
São Paulo: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 3.05; at home - 3.6;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.4; at home - 2.8.
Atlético Mineiro: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2.5, away - 2.6;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.9; away - 2.8.
- The total has been under 6.5 yellow cards in Atlético Mineiro's last seven matches.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 45;
- Both teams have scored all-time - 20 times;
- At the home team's field - 10 times.
Statistics: São Paulo vs Atlético Mineiro
- Total matches played in the tournament: 20 vs 18;
- Total season matches where both teams scored (BTTS): São Paulo - 11, Atlético Mineiro - 9;
- São Paulo's BTTS at home - 5 (50%);
- Atlético Mineiro's BTTS away - 5 (50%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: São Paulo - 5, Atlético Mineiro - 5;
- São Paulo's BTTS at home - 3 (60%);
- Atlético Mineiro's BTTS away - 2 (40%).
Editor's Prediction
São Paulo are in fine form and come in as favorites, consistently picking up points in the league and performing confidently in the Copa Libertadores. Atlético Mineiro have shown strong play in the Copa Sudamericana, but their league results have been mixed. We anticipate an open match, rich with action, where both teams will be seeking their chances to score goals. Our prediction: total over 1.5 goals.
