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Wednesday, 18 March 2026

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MRV Arena · Referee F. Mendes · Analysis updated 04:38 UTC

Atletico-MG vs Sao Paulo Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.34 expected goals for Atletico-MG and 1.14 for Sao Paulo, a combined total of 2.48. That distribution gives Atletico-MG the largest share of the 1X2 market at 41%, with the draw at 27%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 45% for over 2.5 goals and 50% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 13%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 41% favourite still loses or draws roughly 59% of the time.

Model pick

Atletico-MG or Draw

68.4% probability

Moderate confidence

Expected goals

1.34 – 1.14

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Match result (1X2)

Atletico-MG win41%
Draw27%
Sao Paulo win32%

Double chance 1X

68%

Double chance 12

73%

Double chance X2

59%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals71%
Over 2.5 goals45%
Over 3.5 goals24%
Both teams to score50%

Correct score

  • 1–112.8%
  • 1–011.2%
  • 0–19.5%
  • 2–18.6%
  • 0–08.4%

Why the model likes this

  • Atletico-MG home form

    5 points from their last 3 home matches in our dataset.

  • Sao Paulo away threat

    Scored in 4 of their last 5 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Atletico-MG to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 41%, against 41% / 27% / 32% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.34 goals for Atletico-MG and 1.14 for Sao Paulo, a combined 2.48 — a tighter, lower-scoring profile.

Recent form

Atletico-MG

  • 2026-08-12T22:00:00.000Z · A vs RB Bragantino · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-08-08T21:30:00.000Z · A vs Remo · 2-2 (D)
  • 2026-08-04T22:30:00.000Z · A vs Juventude · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-08-01T22:30:00.000Z · H vs Juventude · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-07-26T22:30:00.000Z · A vs Palmeiras · 2-1 (W)

Sao Paulo

  • 2026-08-12T00:30:00.000Z · A vs Bolívar · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-08-08T19:00:00.000Z · A vs Gremio · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-07-26T21:30:00.000Z · A vs Flamengo · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-07-23T00:30:00.000Z · H vs Atletico Paranaense · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-05-31T23:30:00.000Z · A vs Remo · 0-1 (L)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction below is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Palmeiras2314632148
2Flamengo2112632142
3Atletico Paranaense2312561141
4Fluminense231085638
5Cruzeiro22967-133
6Bahia22895433
7RB Bragantino22958432
8Corinthians22886432
9Coritiba23878-231
10Botafogo21867230
11Atletico-MG21858029
12Sao Paulo22769127
13Vitoria227510-1126
14Gremio21678-325
15Mirassol216510-623
16Internacional22589-423
17Santos21579-622
18Vasco DA Gama21579-822
19Remo225710-1022
20Chapecoense-sc211713-2310

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.