Atlético Mineiro vs Cruzeiro predictions, Sep 01, 2026

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As Atlético Mineiro prepares to host Cruzeiro MG in the Copa do Brasil on September 1, 2026, fans can expect a fiercely contested match between two sides with competitive recent form. Both teams have recorded two wins each in their last five matches, underlining their capabilities as they strive for success in this knockout competition.

Atlético Mineiro has shown resilience at home, aided by a strong tactical setup that emphasizes ball control and high pressing. Their ability to dominate possession and create scoring opportunities will be critical against a determined Cruzeiro side. Meanwhile, Cruzeiro MG, while equally balanced in terms of recent performance, will rely on rapid counter-attacks and organized defending to exploit any gaps left by the hosts.

Bookmaker odds suggest a slight advantage for Atlético Mineiro at 2.61, while Cruzeiro’s odds stand at 3.06, reflecting a closely matched contest. Our prediction model indicates a probability of 35.3% for a home win, 34.2% for a draw, and 30.8% for an away victory. With both teams eager to assert their dominance in this rivalry, a closely fought encounter is anticipated, making any outcome plausible.

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Atlético MG 35.6%

Draw 33.5%

Cruzeiro 31%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.50	2.70	2.90
	2.75	2.66	3.18
	2.60	2.75	2.95
	2.7	2.78	3.1
	2.69	2.73	3.13
	2.6	2.85	2.95

Latest Results

25.08.26 Cruzeiro MG – Atlético Mineiro – 1:1 22.08.26 Internacional RS – Atlético Mineiro – 0:0 19.08.26 Atlético Mineiro – Red Bull Bragantino – 2:2 16.08.26 Atlético Mineiro – Grêmio RS – 3:0 12.08.26 Red Bull Bragantino – Atlético Mineiro – 0:1

25.08.26 Cruzeiro MG – Atlético Mineiro – 1:1 22.08.26 Cruzeiro MG – Flamengo RJ – 2:1 19.08.26 Flamengo RJ – Cruzeiro MG – 2:1 16.08.26 Corinthians – Cruzeiro MG – 1:2 12.08.26 Cruzeiro MG – Flamengo RJ – 1:1

Facts

First leg result: 1-1.

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Atlético MG won 2.

Atlético MG is currently in amazing form (last 5 games: 2 wins).

Cruzeiro‘s form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).

The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Atlético MG won 8 matches, drew 7 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 24:18. (average 1.2:0.9).

Including home matches between the teams, Atlético MG won 4 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 13:11. (average 1.3:1.1).

Latest Head To Head

25.08.26 Cruzeiro MG – Atlético Mineiro – 1:1 02.05.26 Cruzeiro MG – Atlético Mineiro – 1:3 08.03.26 Cruzeiro MG – Atlético Mineiro – 1:0 25.01.26 Atlético Mineiro – Cruzeiro MG – 2:1 15.10.25 Atlético Mineiro – Cruzeiro MG – 1:1

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