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Cruzeiro will welcome local rivals Atletico Mineiro to Mineirão in the Brazilian Serie A on Saturday. The hosts are in fifth place in the league table, with seven more points than the visitors, who are in ninth place.
The hosts saw their winning run end after two games on Monday as they fell to a 2-1 loss to Fortaleza. It was their first home loss in Serie A this season and they will look to bounce back with a win here.
The visitors saw their unbeaten streak in the league ended after four games last week as they suffered a 2-1 away loss to Criciuma. They bounced back with a 3-0 home win over CRB in the second leg of the Copa do Brasil round of 16 on Wednesday.
Cruzeiro vs Atletico Mineiro Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have a long-standing rivalry and have crossed paths 506 times in the Clássico Mineiro, including exhibition games. The visitors have the better record in these games with 200 wins. The hosts are not far behind with 172 wins and 134 games have ended in draws.
- They last met in the reverse fixture in April, with Atletico recording a 3-0 home win.
- They have met four times in all competitions in 2024, with two wins for the visitors and just one for the hosts.
- Cruzeiro have seen conclusive results in their last 12 league outings, with seven wins and five losses.
- Atletico Mineiro are winless in their last four away games in all competitions and have just one win in their last six games in their travels.
- The hosts have outscored the visitors 29-28 in the league and also have the better defensive record, conceding six goals fewer (22).
Cruzeiro vs Atletico Mineiro Prediction
Celeste suffered their first home loss in all competitions since April on Monday, which brought an end to their 10-game winning streak at home. Interestingly, they are winless in their last three home games against the visitors, suffering two defeats on the trot.
Galo have been in good touch recently, suffering just one loss in their last seven games in all competitions. They have just one win in their last five away games in Serie A. They have won their last two meetings against the hosts, scoring three goals in each, and will look to build on that form.
Both teams suffered losses in their previous league outing and will look to bounce back with a win here. Considering their current league form, a draw is likely to ensue.
Prediction: Cruzeiro 2-2 Atletico Mineiro
Cruzeiro vs Atletico Mineiro Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Hulk to score or assist any time - Yes
