Atletico-MG vs Cruzeiro Prediction
Brazil · Regular Season - 33
Atletico-MG vs Cruzeiro preview: form and head-to-head
This is a meeting of two teams in form, with 3 wins from five for Atletico-MG and 4 for Cruzeiro. It is a derby, played in the Serie A on 29 Oct 2026.
Their 10 previous meetings averaged 2.1 goals, with both teams scoring in 5 of them. Referee Raphael Claus averages 4.31 cards a game, 0.74 fewer than other referees in the same competitions.
Match Forecasts
Team Comparison
Atletico-MG
CruzeiroAI Insights
Game State Tendencies
Atletico-MG- Tied at half-time in 80% of matches
- Scores more in 2nd half (0.9 vs 0.5 in first half)
- Concedes more in 2nd half - can tire late
Cruzeiro- Comeback tendency: recovers from HT deficit 67% of the time
- Scores more in 2nd half (1.5 vs 0.9 in first half)
- Concedes more in 1st half - tightens up after the break
Head to Head
Last 10 meetings, all competitions
Atletico-MG4Wins · 40%3Wins · 30%Previous meetings
02/09/2026Atletico-MGCruzeiro26/08/2026CruzeiroAtletico-MG
03/05/2026CruzeiroAtletico-MG
08/03/2026CruzeiroAtletico-MG25/01/2026Atletico-MGCruzeiro16/10/2025Atletico-MGCruzeiro12/09/2025CruzeiroAtletico-MG28/08/2025Atletico-MGCruzeiro19/05/2025CruzeiroAtletico-MG09/02/2025CruzeiroAtletico-MGRecent Form
Atletico-MG
FlamengoAtletico-MG
Atletico TorqueAtletico-MGAtletico-MG
CoritibaAtletico-MGAtletico TorqueAtletico-MG
Santos
Atletico ParanaenseAtletico-MGAtletico-MG
RB BragantinoAtletico-MG
Chapecoense-scAtletico-MGSantosAtletico-MG
FluminenseCruzeiroCruzeiro
Remo
GremioCruzeiroRB BragantinoCruzeiroCruzeiro
Sao Paulo
VitoriaCruzeiroSantosCruzeiroCruzeiroAtletico ParanaenseAtletico-MGCruzeiro
Vasco DA GamaCruzeiroCruzeiroAtletico-MGReferee Profile
Compared with other referees
4.31 cards a match, 0.74 fewer than other referees in the same competitions and seasons (5.05).
Cards come from 287 matches with official statistics.
Full referee statsLeague Table
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flamengo | 32 | 21 | 7 | 4 | 64:27 | +37 | 70 | WWWDW |
| 2 |  Palmeiras | 32 | 20 | 9 | 3 | 56:22 | +34 | 69 | WWWWD |
| 3 | Cruzeiro | 32 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 51:46 | +5 | 54 | WWLWW |
| 4 | Atletico Paranaense | 32 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 50:38 | +12 | 54 | DLWDW |
| 5 | Fluminense | 32 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 50:41 | +9 | 51 | LLLWW |
| 6 | Atletico-MG | 32 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 44:38 | +6 | 50 | LWWDW |
| 7 |  Bahia | 32 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 45:40 | +5 | 50 | DLWLL |
| 8 | Santos | 32 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 49:47 | +2 | 46 | DWLDW |
| 9 | Sao Paulo | 32 | 12 | 7 | 13 | 37:36 | +1 | 43 | DWWLL |
| 10 | RB Bragantino | 32 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 39:38 | +1 | 41 | LDWDL |
| 11 |  Botafogo | 32 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 44:51 | -7 | 39 | LWDLL |
| 12 | Coritiba | 32 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 38:50 | -12 | 39 | LLDLL |
| 13 | Vasco DA Gama | 31 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 39:45 | -6 | 38 | WLDWW |
| 14 | Vitoria | 32 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 35:46 | -11 | 38 | DDLWL |
| 15 |  Mirassol | 32 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 37:45 | -8 | 37 | DWLDW |
| 16 |  Internacional | 32 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 36:40 | -4 | 35 | WLDWL |
| 17 | Gremio | 32 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 35:44 | -9 | 34 | WLDDD |
| 18 |  Corinthians | 32 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 34:42 | -8 | 33 | LDLLL |
| 19 | Remo | 32 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 34:50 | -16 | 26 | LDDDL |
| 20 | Chapecoense-sc | 31 | 4 | 9 | 18 | 32:63 | -31 | 21 | WLLLD |
| # | Team | MP | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flamengo | 32 | 64:27 | 70 |
| 2 | Palmeiras | 32 | 56:22 | 69 |
| 3 | Cruzeiro | 32 | 51:46 | 54 |
| 4 | Atletico Paranaense | 32 | 50:38 | 54 |
| 5 | Fluminense | 32 | 50:41 | 51 |
| 6 | Atletico-MG | 32 | 44:38 | 50 |
| 7 | Bahia | 32 | 45:40 | 50 |
| 8 | Santos | 32 | 49:47 | 46 |
| 9 | Sao Paulo | 32 | 37:36 | 43 |
| 10 | RB Bragantino | 32 | 39:38 | 41 |
| 11 | Botafogo | 32 | 44:51 | 39 |
| 12 | Coritiba | 32 | 38:50 | 39 |
| 13 | Vasco DA Gama | 31 | 39:45 | 38 |
| 14 | Vitoria | 32 | 35:46 | 38 |
| 15 | Mirassol | 32 | 37:45 | 37 |
| 16 | Internacional | 32 | 36:40 | 35 |
| 17 | Gremio | 32 | 35:44 | 34 |
| 18 | Corinthians | 32 | 34:42 | 33 |
| 19 | Remo | 32 | 34:50 | 26 |
| 20 | Chapecoense-sc | 31 | 32:63 | 21 |
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About the Atletico-MG vs Cruzeiro forecast
As a derby, this Serie A meeting carries extra weight; the forecasts take that context into account alongside team ratings, recent form and the head-to-head record.
How to Read These Forecasts
Each percentage shows the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% indicates strong statistical confidence; 45-65% reflects a competitive, open match; below 45% suggests the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for informational and entertainment purposes only.
Atletico-MG and Cruzeiro in the Serie A table
In the Serie A table, Cruzeiro are 3rd and Atletico-MG 6th, 4 points apart. League goal record so far: Atletico-MG 44-38, Cruzeiro 51-46. The full standings are on the Serie A Table 2026 page.
Key Factors for This Match
This forecast is based on a complete recent-form dataset for both teams.
All forecasts are generated by statistical and machine learning models for informational and entertainment purposes only. They are not guaranteed and do not constitute financial or betting advice.