Sunday evening top of the table clash in Brazil
Corinthians travel to Atletico Mineiro in a top of the table clash in Brazilian Serie A on Sunday evening.
Atletico sit second in the table on 31 points from 17 games with the visitors trailing by just two points, and aiming to leapfrog them by the end of the game.
The hosts are very strong favourites at a short odds on price, which is a surprise when looking at how close the two teams are to each other in the table.
Palmeiras are threatening to streak away in first place at the moment but are still in touching distance, the league leaders will be hoping for the visitors to yield a positive result for them to keep Atletico at bay for the time-being.
There are some very exciting players on show, who have returned to Brazilian football following spells in European football.
Ones to watch
Hulk has led the line for Corinthians in the last couple of seasons, and is still having a strong impact on proceedings at the age of 35.
The former Porto and Zenit St Petersburg forward was a key part of the Brazilian national team that made the quarter finals of the World Cup in 2014, and he does feel like a player who underachieved in his career given the ability the bulky striker possesses.
Two-time Copa America winner with Chile Eduardo Vargas is also on the books with the hosts, the 32-year-old enjoyed spells with Napoli, Valencia, Queens Park Rangers and Hoffenheim in Europe, along with a very successful attacking partnership with Alexis Sanchez on the international stage.
Ex-Chelsea and Arsenal winger Willian is now winding down his career with Corinthians.
Although the 33-year-old, along with former Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Paulinho is currently enduring a spell on the sidelines.
Goals?
The occasion and the state of affairs at the top of the table could see the hosts take a more pragmatic approach, with both sides probably content with a point.
Atletico Mineiro have scored in seven of ten.
Atletico Mineiro have conceded in five of ten.
Atletico Mineiro have seen both teams score in four of ten.
Atletico Mineiro have seen over 2.5 goals in three of ten.
Corinthians have scored in five of ten.
Corinthians have conceded in four of ten.
Corinthians have seen both teams score in two of ten.
Corinthians have seen over 2.5 goals in three of ten.
Post bet chat Marcus's Tips:
2-1 Corinthians, scuppered in 87th minute.