Atletico MG vs Puerto Cabello prediction 27.05.2026 | Copa Sudamericana

Atletico MG have another mediocre season. They are only a mid-table team in Serie A, with three points above the relegation zone. In Copa Sudamericana, Atletico MG collected seven points in five rounds and needs a victory in the upcoming tie to secure the next phase. In the previous few weeks, the team from Belo Horizonte struggled for consistency, winning only twice in the last six matches across all competitions. In the previous game, Atletico MG lost 1-0 on the road against Corinthians. Although they lost, the visitors ended with an xG of 1.85, but their poor efficiency cost them points. 

Atletico MG's biggest problem is their defense. Although they have a solid offensive line, they are the seventh-worst defensive team in Serie A and have to do much better to move away from the relegation zone. Luckily, Atletico MG have only two more games until the World Cup break, when the head coach Eduardo Dominguez will have much more opportunity to implement his ideas and find a solution for the struggling defense. 

Puerto Cabello have another good season in their domestic competition. They still have a chance to progress in the final match. Also, Puerto Cabello surprisingly leads the Copa Sudamericana group and needs a draw in the upcoming tie to secure at least second place. Puerto Cabello struggled lately, too, with two victories in the last five matches. In the most recent outing, Puerto Cabello won 2-1 at home against Universidad Central. The hosts dominated throughout the game, but they needed two goals late in the second half to secure all three points. 

Puerto Caballo are terrible away from home. They lost five of the last six road games. Also, Eduardo Sarago's team lost both Copa Sudamericana matches away from home with a 0:6 goal difference. Now, they will travel to Belo Horizonte for another challenging road game.