In the early hours of Thursday, Atletico Mineiro and Deportes Tolima go face-to-face in the last match of Group D of the Copa Libertadores.
The home team is currently top of Group D and guaranteed a place in the knockout stages of the Copa Libertadores. A point in this clash would confirm the Brazilian team as group winners.
Atletico have been difficult to beat of late in the Copa Libertadores, as they are unbeaten in the current campaign, having picked up three wins and a draw. Last time out in the competition, they recorded a 3-1 home win over Independiente Valle.
The Brazilian champions are also unbeaten in 18 matches in the Copa Libertadores, with their last defeat coming back in 2019.
Atletico Mineiro has a solid recent home record in the competition, as they are unbeaten in their last eight home matches in the Copa Libertadores.
Veteran forward Hulk has hit form of late in this competition, scoring three goals in as many games in the Copa Libertadores.
The Colombian side needs just a point to ensure that they qualify for the knockout stages of the Copa Libertadores after a slightly inconsistent campaign.
After a gameweek one defeat by Thursday opponents, Tolima forged a four-game unbeaten run in Group D, including two wins and two draws. Last time out in the competition, the visitors drew 2-2 against Atletico’s neighbours America Mineiro.
Deportes Tolima has a decent away record of late in the Copa Libertadores, as they have won three of their last five matches on their travels in the competition.
Forebet predicts that Atletico Mineiro will record a narrow victory to ensure that they qualify for the knockout stages as group winners.