Serie A

Atlético MG vs Cruzeiro

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 - 22:30 (UK Time)

Stadium: Arena MRV

Atlético MG vs Cruzeiro Prediction & Stats - Serie A 2026

Predictions

Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Atlético MG vs Cruzeiro carries real history into this round of the Serie A.

The two sides meet on 29/10 (Thursday) at Arena MRV, 22:30 (UK time).

Read the Atlético MG vs Cruzeiro prediction below before backing anything.

Our verdict on Atlético MG vs Cruzeiro

A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Atlético MG vs Cruzeiro call we are most confident in:

Eagle Predict Prediction

BTTS - Yes

Last updated on 28-10-2026.

Who do the bookmakers favour?

The market makes Atlético MG the side to beat, with roughly 37% of the implied odds in their favour.

For the wider picture, compare all Serie A odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.

Atlético MG Preview

Atlético MG reach this fixture 32 match into their Serie A. Here is where Galo stand:

In this competition

14 won, 8 drawn, 10 lost
1.56 points per game
44 scored, at 1.38 a game
38 conceded, at 1.19 a game

Galo, season-wide

23 won, 12 drawn, 15 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Hulk, 7 goals
Most assists: Hulk, 6 assists

Recent results — Atlético MG

26/10/2026 19:00

Flamengo

3 - 2

Atlético MG

21/10/2026 18:00

Torque

2 - 0

Atlético MG

17/10/2026 17:30

Atlético MG

1 - 0

Coritiba

14/10/2026 18:00

Atlético MG

3 - 0

Torque

11/10/2026 15:00

Atlético MG

2 - 1

Santos

Cruzeiro: how they are travelling

Cruzeiro come in 32 matches into their Serie A.

Here is what Cruzeiro EC have produced:

In this competition

16 won, 6 drawn, 10 lost
1.69 points per game
51 scored, at 1.59 a game
46 conceded, at 1.44 a game

Cruzeiro EC, season-wide

21 won, 12 drawn, 13 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Kaio Jorge, 11 goals
Most assists: Matheus Fellipe Costa Pereira, 8 assists

Recent results — Cruzeiro EC

23/10/2026 19:00

Cruzeiro

1 - 0

Remo

18/10/2026 15:00

Grêmio

2 - 4

Cruzeiro

12/10/2026 20:00

RB Bragantino

4 - 2

Cruzeiro

07/10/2026 20:30

Cruzeiro

2 - 0

São Paulo

20/09/2026 15:00

Vitória

1 - 3

Cruzeiro

The head-to-head favours Atlético MG

Recent meetings have tended to go Atlético MG's way against Cruzeiro.

From 43 match(es):

Atlético MG: 20 win(s)
Cruzeiro: 11 win(s)
Drawn: 12

It is a pattern worth weighing in the Atlético MG vs Cruzeiro prediction.

Form comparison Atlético MG vs Cruzeiro

A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:

Home Team

Atlético MG

Brazil - Serie A

Form	Last 5	PPG
Overall	L W W D W	1.56
Home	W W W D W	2.19
Away	L D L D D	0.94

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	44%	63%	25%
Goals	2.56	2.75	2.38
Scored	1.38	1.69	1.06
Conceded	1.19	1.06	1.31
Both Teams to Score	50%	63%	38%
Without Conceding	25%	31%	19%
Failed To Score	28%	6%	50%
first to Score	0%	0%	0%
xG	1.51	1.76	1.25
xGA	1.65	1.43	1.88

Away Team

Cruzeiro

Brazil - Serie A

Form	Last 5	PPG
Overall	L W W L W	1.69
Home	L W W W W	1.94
Away	W L W L L	1.44

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	50%	56%	44%
Goals	3.03	2.69	3.38
Scored	1.59	1.69	1.5
Conceded	1.44	1	1.88
Both Teams to Score	69%	63%	75%
Without Conceding	22%	31%	13%
Failed To Score	13%	13%	13%
first to Score	0%	0%	0%
xG	1.65	1.73	1.57
xGA	1.46	1.12	1.81

Further markets to consider

Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:

👉 Prediction: Atlético MG to Win the First Half

With Atlético MG coming into this match in great form and holding the home advantage against Cruzeiro, we see good value in backing them to win the first half.

Since the odds for a full-time win may not be as rewarding, the half-time bet can be a good alternative.

Fixture information - Atlético MG vs Cruzeiro

Match: Atlético MG vs Cruzeiro
Competition: Serie A
Date: Thursday, 29/10/2026
Kick-off: 22:30 (UK time)
Venue: Arena MRV

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Stats

The statistics for Galão da Massa vs Raposa that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.

Goal Average

3.07

League: 2.66

Both Teams to Score

69%

League: 59%

Over 1.5+

82%

League: 78%

Over 2.5+

66%

League: 51%

Cards

3.88

League: 4.91

Corners

10.94

League: 10.54

Home Team

Atlético MG

Brazil - Serie A

Form	Last 5	PPG
Overall	L W W D W	1.56
Home	W W W D W	2.19
Away	L D L D D	0.94

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	44%	63%	25%
Goals	2.56	2.75	2.38
Scored	1.38	1.69	1.06
Conceded	1.19	1.06	1.31
Both Teams to Score	50%	63%	38%
Without Conceding	25%	31%	19%
Failed To Score	28%	6%	50%
first to Score	0%	0%	0%
xG	1.51	1.76	1.25
xGA	1.65	1.43	1.88

Away Team

Cruzeiro

Brazil - Serie A

Form	Last 5	PPG
Overall	L W W L W	1.69
Home	L W W W W	1.94
Away	W L W L L	1.44

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	50%	56%	44%
Goals	3.03	2.69	3.38
Scored	1.59	1.69	1.5
Conceded	1.44	1	1.88
Both Teams to Score	69%	63%	75%
Without Conceding	22%	31%	13%
Failed To Score	13%	13%	13%
first to Score	0%	0%	0%
xG	1.65	1.73	1.57
xGA	1.46	1.12	1.81

Corners

11.04 / Match

+9% Corners / Match

Atlético MG received +9% more corners than Cruzeiro in the Serie A

10.16 / Match

Flamengo

(0)

Coritiba

(10)

Santos

(12)

Athletico-PR

(3)

RB Bragantino

(5)

Chapecoense

(10)

Fluminense

(5)

(7)

Remo

(8)

Grêmio

(6)

RB Bragantino

(8)

São Paulo

(2)

Vitória

(3)

Santos

(7)

Athletico-PR

Cards

1.88 / Match

+31% Cards / Match

Cruzeiro received +31% more cards than Atlético MG in the Serie A

2.47 / Match

Flamengo

(2)

Coritiba

(0)

Santos

(3)

Athletico-PR

(2)

RB Bragantino

(1)

Chapecoense

(2)

Fluminense

(1)

(0)

Remo

(3)

Grêmio

(2)

RB Bragantino

(2)

São Paulo

(3)

Vitória

(3)

Santos

(2)

Athletico-PR

Goals Scored

1.38 / Match

+15%

Cruzeiro is +15% better in terms of goals scored

1.59 / Match

Flamengo

(2)

Coritiba

(1)

Santos

(2)

Athletico-PR

(2)

RB Bragantino

(1)

Chapecoense

(1)

Fluminense

(3)

(1)

Remo

(4)

Grêmio

(2)

RB Bragantino

(2)

São Paulo

(3)

Vitória

(1)

Santos

(3)

Athletico-PR

Goals Conceded

1.19 / Match

+17%

Cruzeiro condeded +17% more goals than Atlético MG

1.44 / Match

Flamengo

(3)

Coritiba

(0)

Santos

(1)

Athletico-PR

(2)

RB Bragantino

(0)

Chapecoense

(1)

Fluminense

(1)

(0)

Remo

(2)

Grêmio

(4)

RB Bragantino

(0)

São Paulo

(1)

Vitória

(2)

Santos

(1)

Athletico-PR

Serie A Standings

#	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	PPG
1	Flamengo	32	21	7	4	64	27	37	70	2.19
2	Palmeiras	32	20	9	3	56	22	34	69	2.16
3	Athletico-PR	32	15	9	8	50	38	12	54	1.69
4	Cruzeiro	32	16	6	10	51	46	5	54	1.69
5	Fluminense	32	14	9	9	50	41	9	51	1.59
6	Atlético MG	32	14	8	10	44	38	6	50	1.56
7	Bahia	32	13	11	8	45	40	5	50	1.56
8	Santos	32	12	10	10	49	47	2	46	1.44
9	São Paulo	32	12	7	13	37	36	1	43	1.34
10	RB Bragantino	32	11	8	13	39	38	1	41	1.28
11	Botafogo	32	10	9	13	44	51	-7	39	1.22
12	Coritiba	32	10	9	13	38	50	-12	39	1.22
13	Vasco da Gama	31	10	8	13	39	45	-6	38	1.23
14	Vitória	32	10	8	14	35	46	-11	38	1.19
15	Mirassol	32	9	10	13	37	45	-8	37	1.16
16	Internacional	32	8	11	13	36	40	-4	35	1.09
17	Grêmio	32	8	10	14	35	44	-9	34	1.06
18	Corinthians	32	8	9	15	34	42	-8	33	1.03
19	Remo	32	5	11	16	34	50	-16	26	0.81
20	Chapecoense	31	4	9	18	32	63	-31	21	0.68

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