Atlético-MG v Vasco: how to watch, stats and predicted line-ups | OneFootball

Atlético-MG and Vasco face off this Sunday at 4 PM (Brasília time) at Arena MRV, for the 38th round of the Brazilian Championship of 2025. After poor results last week, both teams arrive tied with 45 points and are in a direct clash for a spot in the 2026 Copa Sudamericana.

Galo still faces a mathematical risk of relegation, but the possibility is remote thanks to a goal difference superior to Vitória, the first team in the relegation zone. Vasco, on the other hand, arrives more relaxed, as they are mathematically secured in the top tier due to having more victories than the team from Bahia. Thus, the duel in Belo Horizonte essentially becomes about qualifying for the continental tournament.

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How is Atlético-MG doing?

After losing 3-0 to Palmeiras at Arena MRV, Jorge Sampaoli's team aims to end the season on a positive note in front of their fans. The coach will have almost the entire squad available, except for the injured Lyanco and Júnior Santos, both out for the rest of the season. Tomás Cuello, recovered from injury, may be included again.

How is Vasco doing?

Fernando Diniz's team is coming off a 2-0 defeat to Mirassol at São Januário. With the Copa do Brasil semifinal scheduled for the 11th, the coach is likely to rest some starters, especially those more physically worn out. Defender Carlos Cuesta is suspended, while Lucas Piton, Adson, Paulo Ricardo, and Jair remain in the medical department.

Match history

Atlético-MG and Vasco have faced each other 82 times throughout history, with notable balance:

In the first round of the 2025 Brasileirão, at São Januário, the match ended in a 1-1 draw.

Probable line-ups

ATLÉTICO-MG Éverson; Saravia, Vitor Hugo, and Junior Alonso (Ruan); Gustavo Scarpa, Alan Franco, Igor Gomes (Alexsander), and Guilherme Arana; Bernard, Dudu, and Rony (Hulk). Coach: Jorge Sampaoli.

VASCO Léo Jardim; Paulo Henrique (Tchê Tchê), Hugo Moura, Robert Renan, and Puma; Cauan Barros, Thiago Mendes, and Matheus França; Andrés Gómez, Rayan, and David (Vegetti). Coach: Fernando Diniz.

Refereeing

Referee: Lucas Paulo Torezin (PR)

Assistants: Alessandro Álvaro Rocha de Matos (BA) and Fernanda Kruger (MT)

VAR: Braulio da Silva Machado (SC)

Match details

ATLÉTICO-MG vs VASCO

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