Atlético Mineiro vs Cienciano Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 May 2026

Copa Sudamericana Betting Preview: Atlético Mineiro vs Cienciano

Brazilian Série A side Atlético Mineiro host Peruvian Liga 1 club Cienciano, with kick-off set for 18:00 on Thursday 21 May.

Backing Cienciano at +1.75 allows us to divide our Asian Handicap stake between +1.5 and +2.0. The away team can stay close to Atlético Mineiro and we’re happy to take a betting price of -115.

Atlético Mineiro secured a Série A home success in their last game, defeating Mirassol 3-1. Eduardo Dominguez's side managed six shots on target and had 50% possession, with Alan Minda, Maycon Barberan and Mamady Cisse scoring one goal each.

Club Cienciano were beaten 1-0 in their previous game, being turned over at home to Alianza Lima in Liga 1.

In their most recent Copa Sudamericana matches, Atlético drew 2-2 away to Juventud de las Piedras, while Cienciano were beaten 3-0 away to Academia Puerto Cabello.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Cienciano boast an unbeaten record in the past three games with Atlético. Their last encounter saw Cienciano land a 1-0 home victory. The past 3 H2H matches have involved two draws and one Cienciano win.

Copa Sudamericana		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Cienciano	4	2	1	1	4	4	0	4:4	7
4	Atlético MG	4	1	1	2	5	6	-1	5:6	4

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Atlético Mineiro vs Cienciano Prediction & Betting Tips

Our expert Atlético Mineiro vs Cienciano tips include betting advice on all fronts — from a main match prediction and player prop guidance to a correct score selection and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

It could be all about backing Cienciano +1.75 when it comes to this Copa Sudamericana clash. The underdogs can play well and the odds of -115 are appealing for a side who should be able to serve it up.

The team at Sportsgambler.com are right across the latest Copa Sudamericana injury news and the form guide also informs our football predictions. This data is combined with the latest stats.

Key Atlético Mineiro vs Cienciano Copa Sudamericana & league stats:

• The +1.75 line has been covered by Cienciano in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The +1.75 line has been covered by Cienciano in 18 of their last 20 games.
• The +1.75 line has been covered by Cienciano in 2 consecutive games.
• The -1.75 line hasn’t been covered by Atlético MG in 17 of their last 20 games.
• The -1.75 line hasn’t been covered by Atlético MG in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -1.75 line hasn’t been covered by Atlético MG in 3 consecutive games against Cienciano.

The best bookies are estimating that there is a 53.5% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Cienciano Asian Hcp +1.75 @ -115 Watch Live Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Atlético 1 - 0 Cienciano

We’re betting on Atlético to secure a 1-0 winning scoreline. Odds of +575 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Alan Minda to Score +210

Alan Minda (Atlético MG) has racked up three goals in his past five matches. We’re happy to take the +210 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he finds the net at least once.

Latest Alan Minda Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+210

First

+600

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Atlético Mineiro vs Cienciano Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Atlético Mineiro are overwhelming -455 favourites to win this Copa Sudamericana clash based on the latest betting odds. The bookmakers afford them a 82% probability of claiming the spoils. At +1200, Cienciano are regarded as having a far lower probability of winning.

Atlético can be backed alternatively on the Half-Time Result market and that means getting -161. However, Cienciano are +750 and the draw is +180 if you want to take a different option.

For those expecting a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price. If you’re expecting at least one team to draw a blank, then the No option on the Both Teams to Score market is available at -147.

The best football betting sites are on hand to provide lots of choice to bettors. It’s now the case that you can select from hundreds of markets for all of the Copa Sudamericana matches.

Full-Time Result

1

-455

X

+500

2

+1200

Half-Time Result

1

-161

X

+180

2

+750

Double Chance

1X

-5000

12

-909

X2

+280

Draw No Bet

1

-3333

2

+700

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.75

-111

2 Hcp +1.75

-115

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+135

Over 2.5

-185

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+107

No

-147

Mateo Cassierra is the favourite to be First Goalscorer at +300. If you’re interested in backing him to find the net at anytime, then the price is -106.

Mateo Cassierra (Atlético MG)

First

-106

Anytime

+300

Alan Minda (Atlético MG)

First

+210

Anytime

+600

Eduardo Dudu (Atlético MG)

First

+210

Anytime

+600

Victor Hugo Gomes Silva (Atlético MG)

First

+230

Anytime

+650

Maycon Barberan (Atlético MG)

First

+230

Anytime

+700

Tomás Cuello (Atlético MG)

First

+240

Anytime

+700

Reinier (Atlético MG)

First

+250

Anytime

+700

Bernard (Atlético MG)

First

+270

Anytime

+800

Tomas Perez (Atlético MG)

First

+280

Anytime

+850

Gustavo Scarpa (Atlético MG)

First

+290

Anytime

+900

Carlos Garcés (Cienciano)

First

+450

Anytime

+1400

Vitor Hugo Franchescoli (Atlético MG)

First

+475

Anytime

+1300

Nadhir Colunga (Cienciano)

First

+480

Anytime

+1400

Alejandro Hohberg (Cienciano)

First

+525

Anytime

+1600

Juan Romagnoli (Cienciano)

First

+525

Anytime

+1600

Ángelo Preciado (Atlético MG)

First

+540

Anytime

+1500

Alexsander Gomes da Costa (Atlético MG)

First

+540

Anytime

+1600

Neri Bandiera (Cienciano)

First

+550

Anytime

+1700

Christian Souza España (Cienciano)

First

+550

Anytime

+1700

Matías Succar (Cienciano)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Júnior Alonso (Atlético MG)

First

+600

Anytime

+1800

Alan Franco (Atlético MG)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Lyanco (Atlético MG)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Igor Gomes (Atlético MG)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Renan Lodi (Atlético MG)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Latest Copa Sudamericana and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Atlético Mineiro Stats

Cienciano Stats

Full-Time Result

• 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches

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Atlético Mineiro vs Cienciano Lineups & Team News

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