Atlético Mineiro v Grêmio: top-half push meets away-day test in the Brasileirão | OneFootball

Atlético Mineiro host Grêmio in the Brasileirão on Sunday, 16 August 2026 in Belo Horizonte, with the hosts chasing a top-half push and the visitors aiming to build on their upturn and claim a first away league win.

Atlético Mineiro and Grêmio renew a long-running league rivalry with points and position in play after a mixed first half of the season. The reverse meeting in February finished 2-1 to Grêmio.

Galo are unbeaten in their last five in all competitions, a run that includes a 2-1 win at Palmeiras and a 2-2 draw at Remo last weekend. Imortal have strung together back-to-back victories across competitions and beat São Paulo in the league, but they are yet to win away in the league this season.

The hosts remain without midfielders Gustavo Scarpa, Patrick and Hendel Índio. Grêmio are missing forward Tetê.

Atlético-MG have scored 27 and conceded 27 in the league, with most goals coming inside the box and six via headers, but none from set pieces, so wide service could be a route. Tricolor Gaúcho deliver a high volume of open-play crosses and also have six headed goals, while Carlos Vinícius sits third in the scorers' chart with 10 and could lead the line. Bernard's three league assists mark him out as a creative outlet for the hosts.

Galo start 11th on 29 points and a win could nudge them towards the top half and firm up their continental push. Tricolor Gaúcho are 14th with 25 points. Victory may pull them further from the relegation picture and spark that first away league success.