Bragantino and Atlético-MG face each other this Sunday, November 16, at 7pm, at the Cícero de Souza Marques stadium, in Bragança Paulista. The match is valid for the 37th round of the 2025 Brazilian Championship, brought forward due to the South American final. The confrontation pits two teams that are going through positive moments in the national competition face to face.
Bragantino comes from two consecutive victories, over Corinthians and São Paulo, results that took the team out of the relegation zone. Atlético-MG drew with Fortaleza in the last round, but maintains a streak of seven games without defeat.
Both teams occupy the middle part of the table and are looking to get closer to the classification zone for next season’s pre-Libertadores.
Returns and embezzlement in Bragantino
Juninho Capixaba and Eduardo Sasha are back after serving suspension. Both players should regain positions in the starting lineup.
Pedro Henrique and Vanderlan, on the other hand, are suspended due to the accumulation of yellow cards. Other athletes remain out due to injury or call-up.
- Nacho Laquintana is with the Uruguayan national team
- Matheus Fernandes recovers from thigh strain
- Eric Ramires treats muscle injury
Massa Bruta’s probable lineup
Vagner Mancini should send: Cleiton to the field; Agustin Sant’Anna, Gustavo Marques, Alix Vinícius and Juninho Capixaba; Gabriel, Fabinho and Jhon Jhon; Lucas Barbosa, Eduardo Sasha and Isidro Pitta.
The doubt remains in the attack. The coach can keep Gustavo Neves or opt for Sasha and Pitta together from the beginning.
Bragantino has 42 points and occupies 11th position. A victory could bring the team closer to the group competing for a place in the preliminary phase of Libertadores 2026.
Atlético-MG prioritizes maximum strength
Jorge Sampaoli confirmed that he will choose the best team available. The coach understands that the competition is the best preparation for the South American final, scheduled for November 22 against Lanús.
Three players are absent due to being called up for the FIFA Data. Ivan Román, Junior Alonso and Alan Franco serve their respective teams.
Other absences are due to injury. Lyanco, Júnior Santos, Cuello and Caio Maia are still undergoing medical treatment.
Galo’s probable team on the field
Everson; Saravia, Ruan Tressoldi, Vitor Hugo andGuilherme Arana; Alexsander, Igor Gomes and Bernard; Rony (or Gustavo Scarpa), Dudu and Hulk.
Atlético-MG has 44 points and is in ninth place. The undefeated streak took the team out of the relegation zone and keeps alive the chance of direct qualification to the Libertadores group stage.
Arbitration led by Marcelo de Lima Henrique
Marcelo de Lima Henrique (CE) referees the game. Victor Hugo Imazu dos Santos (PR) and Renan Agair da Costa (CE) are the assistants.
Denis da Silva Ribeiro Serafim (AL) will be the fourth referee. VAR is the responsibility of Caio Max Augusto Vieira (GO).
The match will be broadcast live from Premiere. ge tracks all bids in real time.
Recent history between teams
In the last five direct clashes, Atlético-MG won three times. Bragantino triumphed on one occasion and there was a draw.
The most recent duel ended with Galo winning 2-1, in Belo Horizonte. Hulk scored both goals for the Minas Gerais team.
This Sunday’s clash could define important positions in the final stretch of Brasileirão 2025.
