Atlético Mineiro v Botafogo: mid-table rivals target Sudamericana lift | OneFootball

Atlético Mineiro host Botafogo in the Brasileirão on Sunday, 10 May 2026 in Belo Horizonte, with both sides level on 17 points and aiming to push towards the Copa Sudamericana places.

Last season in the league, Atlético Mineiro and Botafogo split the meetings, each winning 1-0 at home.

Atlético-MG's recent run has been mixed: a 3-1 win at Cruzeiro and a 2-2 away draw at Juventude came either side of a 4-0 home reverse to Flamengo. Glorioso arrive with three wins in their last five across competitions, defeating Independiente 3-0 and Racing Club 2-1, though they slipped 2-1 at home to Remo.

Galo are without Lyanco and Alan Franco through suspension, while Patrick, Hendel Índio and Mamady Cissé are injured. Fogão list Vitinho suspended, with Kaio Fernando Da Silva Pantaleao and Nathan Fernandes sidelined.

Glorioso have been freer scoring in the league, with 25 goals, but they have also conceded 26. By contrast, Atlético-MG have 17 for and 20 against. That profile points to an open game: Fogão's attack could test a defence looking to tighten up, while Galo may try to keep control and limit transitions.

Galo are 12th on 17 points. A win would take them to 20 and could move them into the Sudamericana places. Glorioso sit 11th on 17. Victory would also lift them to 20 and strengthen their push for continental qualification, while defeat may pull them back towards the congested middle.