Atletico Mineiro vs Caracas prediction, preview, team news and more | Copa Libertadores 2024

Atletico Mineiro and Caracas draw the curtain on their Copa Libertadores group-stage campaign when they square off at Arena MRV on Tuesday. The Venezuelan side have endured a disappointing campaign and sit rooted to the bottom of Group G with just one point from their five matches.

Atletico Mineiro failed to return to winning ways as they fell to a 1-0 defeat against Sport Recife in the second leg of their Copa do Brasil third-round clash last Wednesday.

However, a 2-0 first-leg victory saw Gabriel Milito’s men win the tie 2-1 on aggregate and book their spot in the fourth round.

Atletico Mineiro now turn their attention to the Copa Libertadores, where they won each of their opening four matches before suffering a 2-0 loss against Penarol on May 14.

With 12 points from five matches, Atletico Mineiro currently sit at the top of Group G, three points above second-placed Penarol.

In stark contrast, Caracas find themselves rooted to the bottom of the group, having picked up just one point from their five matches so far.

The Venezuelan outfit’s underwhelming campaign has been due to their struggles at the defensive end of the pitch, where they have shipped a staggering 15 goals so far while scoring just three.

Caracas head into Tuesday’s clash without a win in 16 consecutive matches across all competitions, stretching back to a 1-0 victory over Rayo Zuliano on February 11.

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Atletico Mineiro vs Caracas Head-To-Head

This will be the second-ever encounter between Atletico Mineiro and Caracas, with the Brazilian side claiming a 4-1 victory when they first met in April’s reverse fixture.

Atletico Mineiro Form Guide: L-L-W-D-W

Caracas Form Guide: L-L-D-L-D

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Atletico Mineiro vs Caracas Team News

Atletico Mineiro

Otavio, Paulo Vitor and Rubens are injured and will sit out Tuesday’s matchup.

Injured: Otavio, Paulo Vitor and Rubens

Suspended: None

Caracas

Barring any late fitness issues, the visitors head into the game with a clean bill of health and no suspension concerns.

Injured: None

Suspended: None

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Atletico Mineiro vs Caracas Predicted XI

Atletico Mineiro Predicted XI (3-4-3): Everson; Renzo Saravia, Andres Battaglia, Mauricio Lemos; Gustavo Scarpa, Guilherme Arana, Alan Franco, Alisson; Igor Gomes, Paulinho, Eduardo Vargas

Caracas Predicted XI (3-4-3): Wuilker Farinez; Francisco La Mantia, Rubert Quijada, Bianneider Tamayo; Luis Casiani, Renne Rivas, Daniel Padilla, Bryant Ortega; Ender Echenique, Danny Perez, Edwuin Pernia

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Atletico Mineiro vs Caracas Prediction

Atletico Mineiro will be excited to take on an out-of-sorts Caracas side who have failed to win their last 16 matches across all competitions.

We predict a one-sided affair at Arena MRV, with the Brazilian outfit claiming a comfortable victory.

Prediction: Atletico Mineiro 2-0 Caracas