27th Aug. Copa do Brasil---Atletico Mineiro VS Cruzeiro Prediction
Copa do Brasil - Atletico Mineiro VS Cruzeiro
Match Time:28-08-2025 06:30 Thursday (GMT+8)
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Team Reviews
Atletico Mineiro are stepping into this Copa do Brasil knockout clash at Mineirao with their heads held high, sitting pretty in the upper echelons of the Brasileirao Serie A. They've been on a hot streak, picking up four wins and a draw in their last five outings across all comps, banging in nine goals while only leaking three. At home, they're an absolute beast – unbeaten in six straight, with a defense that's rock-solid and an attack led by Hulk and Paulinho that's been firing on all cylinders. No big injury headaches for the Galo, so coach Gabriel Milito can unleash his best XI, and with the passionate crowd behind them, expect them to come out swinging and control the tempo right from the whistle.
Cruzeiro, the rivals from down the road, are no slouches but have hit a bit of a bump lately, hovering mid-table in Serie A after a couple of draws and losses in their recent run. In their last five games, they've managed two wins, two draws, and a defeat, scoring six but conceding five, which shows their backline needs tightening up. Away from home, it's been a mixed bag – just one win in their last four on the road, and they'll be without a couple of key midfielders due to minor knocks, putting extra pressure on their young forwards like Arthur Gomes. Still, the Raposa have that never-say-die spirit in derbies, and they'll look to hit on the counter to frustrate the hosts.
Head to Head
This Mineiro derby always delivers fireworks, and the history books favor Atletico Mineiro slightly in recent times. Over the last five meetings, Atletico have snagged three wins, with one draw and a single loss to Cruzeiro, often in tight, gritty affairs. At the Mineirao, it's even more one-sided – Atletico unbeaten in the last four home games against their rivals, including a 2-1 thriller last season where they came from behind. Goals have flown in at an average of 2.6 per match, with both sides finding the net in most of them, but Atletico's home edge has been the game-changer. Cruzeiro's last win here was back in 2021, so the momentum is with the hosts in this heated rivalry.
Prediction
With Atletico Mineiro's red-hot home form, defensive steel, and that derby dominance, I'm calling a 2-1 victory for the Galo in this Copa do Brasil showdown. They'll likely edge possession and strike decisively through their star attackers, while Cruzeiro might grab a consolation but struggle to overcome the pressure. Atletico's win probability hits around 67%, making them the smart pick in what promises to be a classic battle – keep your eyes peeled for those set-piece moments that often decide these encounters!
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