Athletico PR vs Atletico MG Bet Builder Tips and Player Props: Victor Roque Is Poised and Ready

Nathan Joyes is back, and with him, he’s brought along Athletico PR vs Atletico MG bet builder tips to get stuck into ahead of the Serie A clash.

The home side has got the better of their opponents in two of the last four encounters, including a home win in the Copa Libertadores, and we’re sticking with them to maintain their solid home form. Vitor Roque leads the bet, as Brazilian’s next top striker looks set to continue his scoring streak.

• Vitor Roque Anytime Goalscorer
• Athletico PR double chance
• Over 6.5 Corners

Bet Builder odds: 5.0

Brazil, Serie A, Saturday 2nd September 22:00 (UK)

Odds via bet365 as at 10:00, 30th August 2023. Odds may now differ.

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Copa Libertadores Stats: Same again after an enthralling first leg?

• Vitor Roque has scored 10 Serie A goals in 20 appearances.
• Athletico PR has only lost one home match this season.
• Athletico PR beat Atletico MG twice, only losing once in the last minute away from home.
• Atletico MG has only won one of their last eight away matches.
• Athletico PR has only lost two of their last 25 home matches.

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Athletico PR vs Atletico MG Bet Builder Tips: Vitor Roque to steal the show once more

Vitor Roque anytime goalscorer

What more can be said about Vitor Roque? Athletico PR’s 18-year-old star is on his way to Barcelona in January – and he’s showing why. With the world watching him, Vitor Roque has passed every test thrown at him, proving exactly why his 40m price tag is next to nothing.

With ten Serie A goals in 20 matches and four in eight Libertadores appearances, Vitor Roque is a man firing on all cylinders. Having scored in three of his last four matches, he’s in a rich vein of form at present.

Not only is he in prolific form, but he’s also got the taste for scoring against Saturday’s opponents. He scored the opener in a 2-1 victory in the Libertadores the last time they met, and he’ll be hard to contain once more.

Athletico PR are in good form themselves, especially at home, and that is largely down to their young striker. The club will be savouring every moment they have him, and his goals will be crucial if they are to return to the Libertadores next year.

He’s a cracking price to end up on the scoresheet once again, and he’s the perfect candidate to kickstart the bet builder.

Athletico PR Double Chance

As I’ve alluded to, Athletico PR have been very strong at home – the fourth-best in Serie A. No doubt it’ll be their performances in front of their faithful fans that carry them into the 2024 Libertadores.

Atletico MG, on the other hand, have a patchy run of form on the road. They couldn’t back up an impressive 2-0 away victory over Sao Paulo, falling short to a disappointing 1-0 defeat against relegation candidates Vasco.

Prior to their victory away to Sao Paulo, helped by a rocket free kick from no other than Hulk, Atletico MG were winless in their last four away matches. A lack of consistency doesn’t bode well for those looking to back Atletico – and I’d steer clear until that’s addressed.

Atletico MG has often got the better of Athletico PR in recent head-to-heads over the last couple of years, but this is a different side now with Vitor Roque leading the line. Their impeccable home form should see them come out with at least a point.

Over 6.5 Corners

With Atletico MG proving vulnerable at the back, Vitor Roque will be waiting to pounce on any opportunity. With his poacher-like ability to dominate the six-yard area, Athletico PR likes to utilise their wingers to put low balls into the box.

It’s a strategy that has continuously worked for them at home, and if it doesn’t, it often leads to corners. Their recent victories over Cuiaba and Bahia are prime examples.

Yet, although they don’t lose at home, it doesn’t mean they don’t invite unnecessary pressure at times. Their 2-2 draw with Fluminense last time out saw Athletico PR concede eight corners while struggling Cruzeiro had five of their own.

With Hulk and Paulinho pulling the strings up front for Atletico MG, both will be testing Bento’s goal at any given opportunity. With a fast game anticipated, which is all about two attacking sides, it seems inevitable the corners will continue to flow.

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