Cruzeiro vs Atlético Mineiro prediction, H2H and probable line-ups - 19 May 2025
One of the fixtures of the 9th round of the Brazilian championship will take place on Monday at Mineirão Stadium, where the local side Cruzeiro will host Atlético Mineiro. Here’s a betting tip on the outcome of this match with strong chances for success.
Match preview
Cruzeiro have started this Serie A campaign with confidence, firmly holding 4th place with 16 points after 8 rounds. The team is in excellent form, boasting 5 wins, 1 draw, and just 2 defeats, with a goal difference of 13:7. Their home record is particularly impressive—five consecutive wins across all competitions, giving the Foxes a significant psychological boost heading into this derby against Atlético Mineiro.
However, things have been different on the international stage. In the Copa Sudamericana, Cruzeiro disappointed, losing their chances of progressing from the group stage early after falling to less intimidating opponents: Palestino, Mushuc Runa, and Unión Santa Fe. Despite these setbacks, forward Kaio Jorge has been a standout, already notching up 5 goals and 2 assists in the league.
Atlético Mineiro are showing consistent results, losing only one of their last eight matches. In the Brazilian championship, the team sits seventh with 12 points, and their balanced play is reflected in an even number of goals: 10 scored and 10 conceded. In their most recent Sudamericana outing, Galo comfortably beat Caracas 3-1, climbing to second in Group H and closing in on the top spot.
The squad is packed with talent, with key figures like Hulk, Rony, and Gustavo Scarpa leading the charge. Club management is targeting a top-four finish in the Brasileirão to secure direct qualification for the next Copa Libertadores. However, with many of the team’s leaders advancing in age, talk of squad rejuvenation in the upcoming transfer windows is already underway.
Probable line-ups
- Cruzeiro: Cássio, Fagner, Fábio Bruno, Luis Villalba, Kaiki, Carlos Eduardo, Luis Silva, Christian, Matheus Pereira, Wanderson, Kaio Jorge
- Atlético Mineiro: Everson, Renzo Saravia, Lyanco, Junior Alonso, Caio Paulista, Fausto Vera, Rubens, Júnior Santos, Bernard, Cuello, Hulk (c)
Match facts and head-to-head
- Atlético Mineiro have beaten their rivals in three of the last five meetings, without suffering a single defeat
- The "Both teams to score" bet has landed in just one of the last five encounters
- The "Over 2.5 goals" bet has won in two of the last five matches
Prediction
Bookmakers give a slight edge to the hosts in this clash, offering odds of 2.55 for a Cruzeiro victory. Our bet for this match is “Cruzeiro to win with a (0) handicap” at odds of 1.75.
