Copa do Brasil: Globo pundits tip Atlético-MG over Flamengo | OneFootball

Four analysts have tipped Atlético-MG as qualifiers

On social media, when commentators give total favoritism to a certain team, the fans say it's "jinxed". So, the 'curse' was given to Atlético-MG, who face Flamengo this Wednesday (06), for the round of 16 of the Brazil Cup. This is because the four analysts from the 'Fechamento SporTV' program, from Grupo Globo, have put the Minas team in the quarterfinals.

For Felipe Melo, Denílson, Rafael Sóbis and Lédio Carmona, Atlético-MG will come out on top in the clash that starts at 7pm (Brasília time), at Arena MRV. The quartet, however, made sure to emphasize that the vote is given due to the Minas advantage.

Last Thursday (31), Atlético-MG took advantage of a mistake in Flamengo's ball exit and won 1-0, goal by Cuello. Thus, Mengão needs to win by two goals difference to come out on top in regular time. If they win by the minimum score, the match goes to a penalty shootout. The hosts, on the other hand, will play for a draw.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S RECORD AT ARENA MRV?

Since the inauguration of Arena MRV, Flamengo has played two matches at the venue and has a 100% success rate. In last year's Brasileirão, the Most Beloved won 4-2. However, the most memorable clash is another: the final of the Brazil Cup. With Gonzalo Plata's humiliating chip, Mengão became five-time champions, winning 1-0.

WHAT TABOO DOES FLAMENGO NEED TO BREAK?

If Flamengo's record at Arena MRV is in their favor, another statistic is unfavorable. After all, Rubro-Negro has never qualified from a knockout stage after losing the first match at home. Therefore, Mengão tries to maintain its unbeaten record at the new stadium and break the taboo this Wednesday (06), with full coverage from Coluna do Fla.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.