Over the last matches Rio Branco ES holds victories - 1, losses - 1 and draws - 3. Athletic Club on the other hand ends the latest games with victories - 1, losses - 1 and draws - 3. Based on the games played we come to a conclusion that rivals are in similar shape.
Rio Branco ES: Porto Vitoria – (Loss 0:1), Porto Vitoria – (Draw 1:1), Rio Branco VN – (Draw 2:2), Forte FC – (Draw 0:0), SC Capixaba – (Win 0:2).
Athletic Club: Tombense – (Draw 1:1), Atletico Mineiro – (Draw 1:1), Uberlandia – (Loss 0:3), Betim Futebol – (Draw 1:1), Pouso Alegre – (Win 3:4).Both contenders have moved to the round2 while defeating worthy opponents along the way. In tournaments as Cup every match is meaningful which is why a great battle awaits us.