Cruzeiro vs Atlético Mineiro Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 May 2025

Cruzeiro Look the Value Bet

Cruzeiro are available at odds of -129 and that can be taken with confidence when it comes to Asian Handicap 0.0 against Atlético Mineiro. We will get our stake returned if the game ends in a draw.

Goalless Draw When Teams Last Clashed

Cruzeiro have enjoyed four home wins on the bounce. In their last game, they beat Sport Recife away by a 4-0 scoreline. The Foxes had the majority of the ball enjoying 55% possession and six shots on target, while Matheus Pereira bagged two, with Igor Carius (own goal) and Kaio Jorge also scoring a goal.

Atlético Mineiro have won two on the spin after recently recording a 3-2 home victory over Fluminense. Cuca's men boasted 55% possession and had five shots on goal, with Rubens, Junior Santos and Igor Gomes finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

We saw Atlético draw 0-0 away against Cruzeiro when the teams last went head-to-head. Atlético have won four of the previous 8 H2H meetings, with Cruzeiro getting two victories along with two draws.

Série A		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Cruzeiro	21	12	5	4	34	15	19	34:15	41
12	Atlético MG	19	6	6	7	20	23	-3	20:23	24

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Cruzeiro have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.5 goals from 9.2 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal. Leonardo Jardim's team have averaged 45.6% possession and 4.5 corners per game, conceding 0.9 goals and 6.2 corners from 12.3 attempts and 5.8 shots on goal.

Kaio Jorge leads the way with 5 goals, while Matheus Pereira and Gabriel Barbosa have 3 and 2 respectively. Lucas Silva has made the most assists with 3.

Atlético have won 4, lost 3 and drawn 3, with an average of 1.1 goals from 13.4 attempts and 6.1 shots on goal. Galo average 57.5% possession, 8.5 corners in their favour and 3.4 corners against, while conceding 1.2 goals from 7.9 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal.

Rubens and Rony top the team’s scoring charts on 2 goals, with Junior Santos on 1. Hulk has managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Cruzeiro confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Cassio (GK), Fagner, Fabricio Bruno, Lucas Villalba, Kaiki, Lucas Daniel Romero, Lucas Silva, Christian Cardoso, Matheus Pereira, Wanderson, Kaio Jorge.

Atlético Mineiro confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Everson (GK), Natanael, Lyanco, Junior Alonso, Guilherme Arana, Alan Franco, Rubens, Gustavo Scarpa, Rony, Igor Gomes, Hulk.

Cruzeiro vs Atlético Mineiro Prediction & Betting Tips

Cruzeiro look like a value bet on the Asian Handicap 0.0. This Série A bet stands out at -129, with our selection expected to perform well in this game based on the available stats.

We’re always monitoring the team news. Combined with the latest form, this helps us secure the best value. Our football experts also take a data-led approach, with the key numbers proving useful.

Key Cruzeiro vs Atlético Mineiro league stats:

• The 0.0 line has been covered by Cruzeiro in 4 consecutive games at home.
• The 0.0 line has been covered by Cruzeiro in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The 0.0 line has been covered by Cruzeiro in 11 of their last 20 games at home.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Atlético MG in 5 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Atlético MG in 10 of their last 20 games on the road.

Cruzeiro 0.0 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 56.3% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Cruzeiro 1 - 0 Atlético

Cruzeiro are available at +525 to secure a 1-0 victory. Many bettors enjoy a correct score wager and there are some nice potential returns to be had.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Matheus Pereira to Score +390

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro) has racked up two goals in his past five Serie A games. The Anytime Goalscorer odds look really appealing based on the stats and we’ll take a chance on him at odds of +390.

Latest Matheus Pereira Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+390

First

+800

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-104

Under 0.5

-164

Shots

Over 2.5

+107

Under 2.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Atlético Over 4.5 Corners -125

Atlético Mineiro have had over 4.5 corners in ten straight games, with Cruzeiro conceding over 4.5 corners in their past five home games. We think it’s achievable that Atlético will cover the Team Corners line and odds of -125 can be landed.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Cruzeiro

Total

10.70 4.50 6.20

Home

10.80 5.70 5.10

Away

9.80 4.40 5.40

Atlético

Total

11.90 8.50 3.40

Home

11.60 7.00 4.60

Away

10.10 5.20 4.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

+102

Under 10.5

-147

Cruzeiro Corners

Over 4.5

-138

Under 4.5

-100

Atlético Corners

Over 4.5

-125

Under 4.5

-110

Most Corners

1

-119

X

+575

2

+110

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Cruzeiro vs Atlético Mineiro Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Betting Sites Expecting Tight Affair

The bookies have chalked up the draw at +185 on the 1x2 betting, with Cruzeiro available to bet at odds of +155. Atlético Mineiro are +205 to claim victory in this Série A encounter.

There’s sometimes a case for betting on the Half-Time Result market, with Cruzeiro available at +230 and Atlético at +280. The third option is the draw which is priced at -110.

If you’re anticipating that two goals or less will be netted throughout the contest, then Under 2.5 Goals is a definite runner. If you’re looking to wager Both Teams to Score No, this is currently available at -154.

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Full-Time Result

1

+155

X

+185

2

+205

Half-Time Result

1

+230

X

-110

2

+280

Double Chance

1X

-294

12

-263

X2

-213

Draw No Bet

1

-141

2

-100

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+112

2 Hcp +0.25

-143

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-222

Over 2.5

+165

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+108

No

-154

Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +480, while you can get similar odds if you want him to score the last goal.

Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos (Cruzeiro)

First

+240

Anytime

+480

Ronielson "Rony" Da Silva Barbosa (Atlético MG)

First

+290

Anytime

+575

Givanildo "Hulk" Souza (Atlético MG)

First

+310

Anytime

+600

Gabriel "Gabigol" Barbosa (Cruzeiro)

First

+320

Anytime

+600

Jose Antonio dos Santos Júnior (Atlético MG)

First

+350

Anytime

+700

João Marcelo Soares de Freitas (Atlético MG)

First

+360

Anytime

+650

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)

First

+390

Anytime

+800

Wanderson Sousa Campos (Cruzeiro)

First

+460

Anytime

+900

Lautaro Díaz (Cruzeiro)

First

+540

Anytime

+1050

Brahian Palacios (Atlético MG)

First

+540

Anytime

+1050

Matheus Henrique (Cruzeiro)

First

+575

Anytime

+1150

Gabriel Menino (Atlético MG)

First

+600

Anytime

+1050

Gustavo Scarpa (Atlético MG)

First

+650

Anytime

+1300

Christian Roberto Cardoso (Cruzeiro)

First

+750

Anytime

+1500

Rubens Dias (Atlético MG)

First

+800

Anytime

+1600

William de Asevedo Furtado (Cruzeiro)

First

+850

Anytime

+1700

Guilherme Arana (Atlético MG)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2000

Walace Silva (Cruzeiro)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2000

Igor Gomes (Atlético MG)

First

+1200

Anytime

+2200

Júnior Alonso (Atlético MG)

First

+1200

Anytime

+2200

Ronielson "Rony" Da Silva Barbosa (Atlético MG)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

+115

Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

+114

Givanildo "Hulk" Souza (Atlético MG)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

+110

Gabriel "Gabigol" Barbosa (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

-119

Jose Antonio dos Santos Júnior (Atlético MG)

Over 0.5

-127

Under 0.5

-132

João Marcelo Soares de Freitas (Atlético MG)

Over 0.5

-112

Under 0.5

-152

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-104

Under 0.5

-164

Brahian Palacios (Atlético MG)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-182

Gustavo Scarpa (Atlético MG)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-213

Lautaro Díaz (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-244

Gabriel Menino (Atlético MG)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-250

Wanderson Sousa Campos (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+143

Under 0.5

-263

Matheus Henrique (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-278

Rubens Dias (Atlético MG)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-455

Christian Roberto Cardoso (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-500

William de Asevedo Furtado (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+255

Under 0.5

-556

Guilherme Arana (Atlético MG)

Over 0.5

+255

Under 0.5

-556

Igor Gomes (Atlético MG)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-667

Walace Silva (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+295

Under 0.5

-769

Júnior Alonso (Atlético MG)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-833

Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos (Cruzeiro)

Over 3.5

+120

Under 3.5

-

Givanildo "Hulk" Souza (Atlético MG)

Over 3.5

+135

Under 3.5

-

Ronielson "Rony" Da Silva Barbosa (Atlético MG)

Over 2.5

-161

Under 2.5

-

Gabriel "Gabigol" Barbosa (Cruzeiro)

Over 2.5

-120

Under 2.5

-

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)

Over 2.5

+107

Under 2.5

-

Rubens Dias (Atlético MG)

Over 1.5

+107

Under 1.5

-

Gustavo Scarpa (Atlético MG)

Over 1.5

-167

Under 1.5

-

Gabriel Menino (Atlético MG)

Over 1.5

+104

Under 1.5

-

Matheus Henrique (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

+112

Under 1.5

-

Brahian Palacios (Atlético MG)

Over 1.5

-156

Under 1.5

-

Lautaro Díaz (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

-127

Under 1.5

-

Wanderson Sousa Campos (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-

João Marcelo Soares de Freitas (Atlético MG)

Over 1.5

-128

Under 1.5

-

Jose Antonio dos Santos Júnior (Atlético MG)

Over 1.5

-179

Under 1.5

-

Christian Roberto Cardoso (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

-

William de Asevedo Furtado (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

-

Walace Silva (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

-

Júnior Alonso (Atlético MG)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-

Cruzeiro vs Atlético Mineiro Lineups & Team News

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