Coritiba scored for the second time thanks to Islam Slimani and remains with the momentary victory over the local team 2-1 at the MRV Arena Stadium.
An intense and disputed match is expected between two teams that come with confidence because they managed to defeat their opponents in the previous round.
Atlético Mineiro comes from defeating Internacional with a score of 2-0. Despite not having achieved some results (accumulating 3 wins and 1 draw), they arrive with momentum from their last triumph. In these matches, they scored 1 goal against and managed to score 7.
Coritiba comes from defeating Athletico Paranaense with a score of 2-0. The visiting team has left good impressions in the last 0 games, having won each of them. In addition, they have scored 7 goals and have conceded 14 in their own goal.
The local team is in seventh place with 40 points (11 W - 7 D - 7 L), while the visitor team has 17 points and is in twentieth place in the table (4 W - 5 D - 16 L).
Referee Marcelo De Lima Henrique has been selected to officiate the match.
Atlético Mineiro's lineup today
Coach Luiz Scolari opted for a 4-5-1 formation with Éverson in goal; Mariano, Bruno Fuchs, Mauricio Lemos, and Guilherme Arana in defense; Otávio Santos, Alan Franco, Igor Gomes, Paulinho, and Cristian Pavón in midfield; and Hulk as striker.
Coritiba's lineup today
On the other hand, coach Thiago Kosloski devised a 4-5-1 tactical scheme with Gabriel Vasconcelos in goal; Natanael, Benjamín Kuscevic, Henrique, Victor Luis in the defensive line; Matheus Bianqui, Willian Farias, Sebastián Gómez, Diogo de Oliveira, and Robson Fernandes in midfield; and Islam Slimani as forward.