Atletico-MG v Chapecoense: where to watch, line-ups, Brasileirão | OneFootball

Atlético-MG vs Chapecoense face each other this Saturday (19), at 4:00 PM (Brasília time), at Arena MRV, in Belo Horizonte, for the 28th round of the Brazilian Championship. Galo will try to keep the momentum from its recently secured continental qualification, while Chapecoense looks for an almost heroic response to escape relegation.

Read also: Atlético-MG vs Chapecoense: see the head-to-head record.

Context and current form of the teams

Atlético-MG, coached by Eduardo Domínguez, comes into the match in great form after a historic comeback against Santos: they won 4-2 in regular time and sealed a place in the Copa Sudamericana semifinals on penalties. In their last five Brasileirão matches, Galo has recorded three wins, one draw and one loss.

Chapecoense, led by Rafael Lacerda, is in a dramatic situation: it sits bottom of the table with 17 points, 11 fewer than Grêmio, the first team outside the relegation zone, and needs an almost miraculous turnaround in the final stretch.

Current standings situation

Atlético-MG is in seventh place in the Brazilian Championship with 39 points and is aiming for the top four and a Libertadores spot. Chapecoense is bottom of the competition with 17 points and on the verge of relegation.

Where to watch Atlético-MG vs Chapecoense

Atlético-MG

With the FIFA international break coming right after this round, Eduardo Domínguez is likely to field a competitive side while managing the wear and tear from the decisive clash against Santos. The team will be without forward Reinier, who is injured, and may give opportunities to less-used players such as Preciado, Kauã Pascini, Alexsander, Cissé and Alan Minda.

Unavailable: Reinier (injured).

Probable Lineup

Chapecoense

Chapecoense comes into the match in imminent danger of relegation and needs to pick up points away from home to keep any mathematical chance of staying in Série A alive.

Probable Lineup

Head-to-Head Record

In 19 head-to-head meetings between the teams, Atlético-MG has the edge: Galo has seven wins, Chapecoense has five, and there have been seven draws. The Minas Gerais side is unbeaten in its last three matches against this opponent.

Officiating Crew

Match Facts

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Atlético-MG vs Chapecoense

What time is the Atlético-MG vs Chapecoense match?

The match kicks off at 4:00 PM (Brasília time) this Saturday (19).

Where can you watch Atlético-MG vs Chapecoense?

The broadcast is exclusive to Premiere on pay-per-view.

What was the result of the last meeting between the teams?

In 19 meetings between the teams, Atlético-MG has won seven times, compared to five wins for Chapecoense, along with seven draws, and is unbeaten in its last three matches against its rival.

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