Cruzeiro vs Atlético Mineiro Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 02 May 2026

Série A Betting Preview: Cruzeiro vs Atlético Mineiro

Cruzeiro clash with Atlético Mineiro, with kick-off set for 20:00 on Saturday 2 May.

Cruzeiro look like an attractive bet at -112 and we think they can beat Atlético Mineiro. We’ll place this Full-Time Result wager with confidence and there’s plenty of juice in the available price.

Cruzeiro won their last game 1-0. This was a road victory against Remo, making it three wins on the bounce. The Foxes had most of the ball recording 59% possession and five shots on target, with Keny Arroyo scoring the winning goal in the 34th minute.

On Tuesday night, Cruzeiro hosted Boca Juniors in the Copa Libertadores and won 1-0.

Atlético Mineiro have lost their previous three games. The latest was a 4-0 home defeat to Flamengo. Eduardo Dominguez's side enjoyed 51% possession and six shots on goal.

Three days ago, Atlético lost to 1-0 when visiting Club Cienciano in the Copa Sudamericana.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Cruzeiro boast an unbeaten record in the past five matches against Atlético, with the last encounter being a 1-1 draw. The past 10 H2H matches have witnessed four draws along with three wins each.

Série A		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
12	Cruzeiro	13	4	4	5	17	21	-4	17:21	16
15	Atlético MG	13	4	2	7	14	19	-5	14:19	14

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Cruzeiro have 4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 4.8 shots on goal and 9.5 attempts. Artur Jorge's men have averaged 56.2% possession and 4.5 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.3 goals from 3.2 shots on goal, 7.4 attempts and 3.9 corners.

Christian Cardoso is the top scorer with 5 goals, while Keny Arroyo and Neyser Villarreal each have 2. Matheus Pereira, Keny Arroyo and Kaiki have racked up the most assists with 2 each.

Atlético have 4 victories and 6 defeats, with an average of 4.6 shots on goal, 8.9 attempts and 0.9 goals. Galo average 49.8% possession, 4.9 corners awarded and 5.1 corners against, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 9.0 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal.

Victor Hugo and Tomas Cuello have 2 and they’re top of the team’s scoring charts, with Gustavo Scarpa on 1. Hulk has managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Cruzeiro predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Otavio Costa (GK), Kauã Moraes, Fabrício Bruno, Jonathan Jesus, Kaiki, Lucas Romero, Gerson, Christian Cardoso, Matheus Pereira, Keny Arroyo, Kaio Jorge.

Atlético Mineiro predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Everson (GK), Natanael, Ruan Tressoldi, Vitor Hugo, Renan Lodi, Maycon, Alan Franco, Bernard, Victor Hugo, Tomás Cuello, Mateo Cassierra.

Cruzeiro vs Atlético Mineiro Prediction & Betting Tips

Take in the full Cruzeiro vs Atlético Mineiro betting outlook — from our expert match prediction and correct score pick to sharp corners advice, player prop insights and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

Cruzeiro look like a standout bet and we’re expecting them to triumph. There are odds of -112 that the home team win this Série A clash and we’re confident that this is a value play.

The football tipsters at Sportsgambler.com regularly look at the injury situatuation along with the Série A form guide. We have a wide range of stats at our disposal which means we can illustrate the key data to readers.

Key Cruzeiro vs Atlético Mineiro league stats:

• Cruzeiro have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Cruzeiro have won 11 of their last 20 games at home.
• Cruzeiro have won 3 consecutive games.
• Atlético MG have lost 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Atlético MG have lost 16 of their last 20 games on the road.
• Atlético MG have lost their last 3 games.

According to the top betting sites, our pick has a 52.9% chance of landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

Those who are looking for bigger odds when backing Cruzeiro should consider the Asian Handicap. Place a wager on them to cover the line that makes the most appeal.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Cruzeiro 2 - 1 Atlético

We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +600 and it involves Cruzeiro winning 2-1. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Christian Roberto Cardoso to Score +270

Christian Roberto Cardoso (Cruzeiro) has racked up four goals in his past five Série A games. When it comes to him finding the net, we believe the +270 available is appealing when backing him on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Christian Roberto Cardoso Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+270

First

+650

Shots

Over 1.5

-182

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Cruzeiro Under 5.5 Corners -128

The 5.5 corners line has not been covered by Cruzeiro in five straight games, while the past three Atlético Mineiro matches have seen under 5.5 corners conceded. If you agree with our verdict that the Cruzeiro Team Corners line is too big, go for odds of -128 that they go under.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Cruzeiro

Total

8.40 4.50 3.90

Home

8.80 5.40 3.40

Away

10.30 5.10 5.20

Atlético

Total

10.00 4.90 5.10

Home

10.70 5.40 5.30

Away

10.70 5.80 4.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-147

Under 9.5

+102

Cruzeiro Corners

Over 5.5

-118

Under 5.5

-127

Atlético Corners

Over 4.5

+110

Under 4.5

-167

Most Corners

1

-172

X

+700

2

+170

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Cruzeiro vs Atlético Mineiro 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.

Cruzeiro are the -112 favourites on the 1x2 betting. That implies a 53% chance of triumphing in this Série A encounter according to the latest odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Atlético Mineiro are trading at +310.

The Asian Handicap -0.5 option is the same as a win on the 1x2 market. Cruzeiro are -111 when it comes to this selection, with their opponents Atlético +0.5 at -111 which means the draw is also included with this pick.

For the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this interesting contest. The Both Teams to Score market is intriguing, with the Yes and No options evenly-matched.

When it comes to every Série A match, you will find hundreds of markets available. Go through the various attractive options which are available at the best football betting sites.

Full-Time Result

1

-112

X

+245

2

+310

Half-Time Result

1

+155

X

+114

2

+340

Double Chance

1X

-435

12

-345

X2

-119

Draw No Bet

1

-270

2

+180

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-111

2 Hcp +0.5

-111

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-141

Over 2.5

+108

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-116

No

-119

There is +140 available that Kaio Jorge finds the net, while he is available at +350 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.

Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro)

First

+140

Anytime

+350

Givanildo Hulk (Atlético MG)

First

+260

Anytime

+650

Francisco Da Costa (Cruzeiro)

First

+260

Anytime

+650

Christian Roberto Cardoso (Cruzeiro)

First

+270

Anytime

+650

Mateo Cassierra (Atlético MG)

First

+300

Anytime

+750

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)

First

+340

Anytime

+800

Neisser Villarreal (Cruzeiro)

First

+380

Anytime

+900

Keny Arroyo (Cruzeiro)

First

+450

Anytime

+1000

Gerson Santos da Silva (Cruzeiro)

First

+500

Anytime

+1100

Victor Hugo Gomes Silva (Atlético MG)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

João Japa (Cruzeiro)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Eduardo Dudu (Atlético MG)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Tomás Cuello (Atlético MG)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Bernard (Atlético MG)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Bruno Rafael Rodrigues (Cruzeiro)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Matheus Henrique (Cruzeiro)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Tomas Perez (Atlético MG)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Gustavo Scarpa (Atlético MG)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Reinier (Atlético MG)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Kaiki Bruno da Silva (Cruzeiro)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Wanderson Sousa Campos (Cruzeiro)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Fabrício Bruno Soares de Faria (Cruzeiro)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Lucas Villalba (Cruzeiro)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

João Marcelo Ferreira (Cruzeiro)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro)

Over 4.5

-106

Under 4.5

-

Francisco Da Costa (Cruzeiro)

Over 2.5

-109

Under 2.5

-

Givanildo Hulk (Atlético MG)

Over 2.5

-156

Under 2.5

-

Gerson Santos da Silva (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-

Tomás Cuello (Atlético MG)

Over 1.5

+123

Under 1.5

-

Victor Hugo Gomes Silva (Atlético MG)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-

Eduardo Dudu (Atlético MG)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-

Keny Arroyo (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

-102

Under 1.5

-

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

-233

Under 1.5

-

Mateo Cassierra (Atlético MG)

Over 1.5

-161

Under 1.5

-

Christian Roberto Cardoso (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

-182

Under 1.5

-

João Japa (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

-

Bernard (Atlético MG)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

-

Bruno Rafael Rodrigues (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-204

Under 0.5

-

Matheus Henrique (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-

Tomas Perez (Atlético MG)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

-

Gustavo Scarpa (Atlético MG)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

-

Reinier (Atlético MG)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

-

Kaiki Bruno da Silva (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-

Wanderson Sousa Campos (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-

Fabrício Bruno Soares de Faria (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-

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Cruzeiro vs Atlético Mineiro Lineups & Team News

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