National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Atlético Mineiro or Fluminense that keep their silverware dream alive.
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Atlético Mineiro and Fluminense.
Atlético Mineiro form and stats
Last season their Copa do Brasil adventure ended in the 2nd round.Atlético Mineiro have performed here at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto this season with 6 wins from 8 Serie A matches. Some points have been lost, as they have drawn 1 game and lost 1. This match is a Copa do Brasil match, and the hometeam has the total statistics 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss in this competition. Atlético has a nice streak going on as they have played twelve consecutive leaguegames without losing (regardless of home/away). They are keen to extend their tally, a streak that began after the Santos defeat 79 days ago.
A good away victory last time out for Atlético, who won 2-0 against Fortaleza. Éverson, who guards the goal, was given a match rating of 8.1 out of 10 in that game. Éverson stopped the opponent with four saves and topped it up with a clean sheet.
A 1-1 draw away in the Serie A before that, with Bragantino the opponent.There's a new fixture coming up fairly quickly for Atlético, as the Serie A home game vs Sport Recife is only three days away.
Atlético can score goals in their home matches. After 8 league matches they have found the net 16 times. Atlético have only conceded 5 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Fluminense form and stats
Last season their Copa do Brasil adventure ended in the 4th round.The visitors are W3-D3-L4 on the road this term. That's in the Serie A. When we have look at the Copa do Brasil statistics, we find 2W-0D-3L. This is both home and away.
Fluminense won their last game, 2-1 versus Sao Paulo played at home. Luiz Henrique, attacking player, was the top performer on the team in that game, scoring a match rating of 7.63. Henrique scored one goal and dribled passed the opponent 4 of 5 times. Goalkeeper Marcos Felipe was absolutely vital in the Fluminense victory against Sao Paulo, making six saves.
Before that one, a nice away victory 2-1 at Chapecoense.Fluminense have a decent goal production going in their away games, although not fantastic. In 10 league away games 10 goals have been scored. 12 goals have been conceded by Fluminense in these games.
Head 2 Head
Fluminense - Atlético Mineiro 1-2 was the outcome when these two contenders previously met, also in this season. Head to head data (for the prior ten meetings): Atlético won three games, four matches ended with a tie and Fluminense got three wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: five / fiveTop Goalscorers
  G. Vieira de Souza 7 goals |  J. Savarino Quintero 4 goals |  F. Zaracho 3 goals |
Atlético Mineiro missing players
Fluminense missing players
| Atlético Mineiro | Fluminense | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 11 | Played | P | 12 | 25 | ||
| 17 | 9 | Won | W | 4 | 9 | ||
| 5 | 2 | Drew | D | 3 | 8 | ||
| 3 | 0 | Lost | L | 5 | 8 | ||
| 38 | 22 | Scored | S | 14 | 30 | ||
| 15 | 4 | Conceded | C | 15 | 28 | ||
| 92% | 91% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 96% | ||
| 72% | 82% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 67% | 68% | ||
| 40% | 45% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 42% | 40% | ||
| 4% | 9% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 17% | 16% | ||
| 4% | 9% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 8% | 8% | ||
| 44% | 36% | BTTS | BTTS | 58% | 56% | ||
| 52% | 64% | Clean Sheets | C S | 17% | 28% | ||
| 12% | 9% | Failed to Score | F T | 25% | 20% | ||
| 5.5 | 5.5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 5.7 | 5.3 | ||
| 5.4 | 5.5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5.4 | 5 | ||
| 2 | 1.3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.3 | 2 | ||
| 3 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 2 | ||
| 12.7 | 12.6 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 9.8 | 9.9 | ||
| 4.4 | 4.9 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4.4 | 4.3 | ||
| 35% | 41% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 26% | 28% | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Atlético Mineiro | 19 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 29 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 8 | 16 | 42 |
| 2 | Palmeiras | 19 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 30 | 23 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 20 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 35 |
| 3 | Flamengo | 17 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 35 | 17 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 6 | 18 | 34 |
| 4 | Fortaleza | 20 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 29 | 22 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 15 | 7 | 33 |
| 5 | Bragantino | 19 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 30 | 21 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 32 |
| 6 | Corinthians | 20 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 19 | 17 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 29 |
| 7 | Fluminense | 20 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 20 | 21 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 12 | -1 | 28 |
| 8 | Cuiaba | 20 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 21 | 20 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 27 |
| 9 | Atletico GO | 19 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 10 | -2 | 26 |
| 10 | Athletico PR | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 23 | 23 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 0 | 24 |
| 11 | Ceara | 19 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 19 | 21 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 13 | -2 | 24 |
| 12 | Internacional | 18 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 22 | 22 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 12 | 0 | 23 |
| 13 | Santos | 20 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 20 | 25 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 16 | -5 | 23 |
| 14 | Juventude | 20 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 17 | 23 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 10 | -6 | 23 |
| 15 | Bahia | 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 24 | 32 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 16 | -8 | 22 |
| 16 | Sao Paulo | 19 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 22 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 15 | -6 | 22 |
| 17 | America Mineiro | 19 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 17 | 22 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 15 | -5 | 21 |
| 18 | Gremio | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 11 | -4 | 19 |
| 19 | Sport Recife | 19 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 9 | -6 | 17 |
| 20 | Chapecoense | 20 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 17 | 32 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 17 | -15 | 10 |