Atletico Mineiro vs. Grêmio – News and Probable Lineups

On Sunday, Atletico Mineiro clashes with Gremio at Arena MRV during round 23 of the 2026 Brasileiro.

Atletico Mineiro is currently positioned 11th with 29 points, aiming to transform their positive momentum from cup play into improved league results. In contrast, Gremio holds the 14th spot with 25 points, gaining some confidence from a comeback victory against Sao Paulo, but still looking to secure their first away win of the campaign.

Match overview

Atletico heads into this match with great morale, having remained unbeaten in eight matches across all competitions, although they are still striving for a sustained rise in the Brasileiro standings. Following the league’s resumption, Eduardo Dominguez’s side has drawn against Bahia and Remo while securing a victory over Palmeiras on the road, accumulating five points from three matches.

With an 11th place standing and 29 points, the team still encounters issues with consistency. Their recent 2-2 draw against Remo exemplified this inconsistency; while they performed well offensively, they struggled to maintain control throughout the match.

Recently, Atletico garnered a confidence boost with a 1-0 victory away at RB Bragantino in the preliminary leg of the Copa Sudamericana round of 16. This result positions Galo favorably in the tie, though it also necessitates careful management of player fatigue ahead of another important fixture.

At their home ground, Arena MRV, they benefit from the support of home advantage as they are considered favorites. Atletico has lost only once at home in this league and generally controls the game, yet they need to find a balance between possession and defensive solidity to prevent Gremio from capitalizing on counter-attacks.

Meanwhile, Gremio arrives with some breathing space following a 2-1 victory against Sao Paulo in the previous round of the Brasileiro. This win lifted Luis Castro’s squad out of the relegation zone and into 14th place with 25 points, although the gap to the bottom four remains slim.

Prior to that, they also recorded a 1-0 win against Mirassol in the Copa do Brasil to reach the quarterfinals. These two victories were crucial responses by the team in Porto Alegre after their Sudamericana exit to Bolivar, but now they need to replicate that competitiveness outside their home ground.

A significant concern for Gremio is their performance away from home. They have not managed to secure a victory outside Porto Alegre in this Brasileiro, hindered by inadequate attacking output and challenges in maintaining control when they need to chase the game or withstand extended pressure.

This weekend’s match features a more consistent Atletico taking on a revitalized Gremio who must demonstrate their worth on the road. The edge likely goes to Galo due to home advantage and recent form, though fatigue from the Sudamericana could diminish that advantage.

Team News

Atletico will be missing Lyanco, who had to leave the match against Bragantino in the first half due to a ruptured plantar fascia in his left foot. The club has not provided a timeline for his recovery and is opting for a non-surgical approach; Vitor Hugo is likely to step in to partner Ruan Tressoldi in central defence.

Injuries are keeping Leo Duarte, Gustavo Scarpa, and Indio unavailable. Conversely, head coach Dominguez is set to welcome back Vitao and Patrick, who have been cleared by the medical team, alongside Renan Lodi, who returns from suspension. New signing Fred was introduced this week but is not expected to feature in the upcoming match.

On the Gremio side, Tete has been cleared by the medical team after dealing with hip edema. He has resumed training and could be selected, but Jovane Cabral may retain his position after contributing to their recent successes against Mirassol and Sao Paulo.

Croatian midfielder Filip Krovinovic is now registered and set to debut, vying for a midfield role, while Danilo Barbosa is still unavailable. Cristian Pavon is anticipated to remain within the attacking unit following a solid performance against Sao Paulo, with Francis Amuzu, Tete, and Jovane Cabral competing for the remaining attacking positions.

Atletico Mineiro probable starting XI:

Everson; Preciado, Tressoldi, Hugo, Lodi; Perez, Franco, Cisse; Bernard, Minda, Cassierra

Gremio probable starting XI:

Weverton; Caito, Martins, Wallace, Marlon; Noriega, Nardoni, Villasanti; Pavon, Cabral, Vinicius

Atletico has a slight advantage based on the match context and their superior recent form, particularly at Arena MRV. Galo has the capability to navigate decisive moments more effectively, leveraging the home advantage into a potential lead.

Gremio is expected to remain competitive and has means to create challenges, especially if they take advantage of set pieces and capitalize on any lapses in Atletico’s tempo. That said, a balanced encounter is anticipated, likely resulting in an Atletico victory, with opportunities for both teams to score.