Cruzeiro vs Atlético Mineiro Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Copa do Brasil 2025 quarter-final second leg

The Raposa secured an easy 2-0 win in the first leg clash.

Cruzeiro are ready to lock horns with Atletico Mineiro in the second leg fixture of the 2025 Copa do Brasil quarterfinal. Estadio Mineirão is all set to witness the intense clash between these clubs.

Cruzeiro at home will be feeling comfortable and confident as they have a two-goal advantage in their hands. They secured an easy win in their away fixture. As per their current form, the upcoming clash for the Brazilian cup competition might be an easy one for them.

Atletico MG have a mountain to climb, and they will be under pressure from the start. Their performance in the first leg was not good enough. Despite having the majority of ball control, Atletico Mineiro failed to score any goals and, in return, conceded two.

They will have to step up in the upcoming fixture if they want to stand a chance.

Kick-off:

• Location: Belo Horizonte, Brazil
• Stadium: Estadio Mineirão
• Date: Friday, September 12
• Kick-off Time: 04:00 a.m. IST (Thursday, September 11; 10:30 p.m. GMT/ 06:30 p.m. ET/ 03:30 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Rafael Rodrigo Klein
• VAR: In use

Form:

Cruzeiro: L-D-W-W-W

Atletico MG: L-W-L-L-L

Players to Watch

Carlos Eduardo (Cruzeiro)

In the absence of Kaio Jorge, Carlos Eduardo will have an important role to play in the final third for the hosts. From controlling the midfield to scoring goals, the 35-year-old Brazilian will be ready to create issues for the opponent’s defence in the upcoming fixture.

Rony (Atletico Mineiro)

In seven Copa do Brasil 2025 appearances, the 30-year-old forward from Brazil has scored three goals and is the top goal scorer for his side in the cup competition. Rony will be looking to step up as Atletico MG are in desperate need of a win.

Match Facts

• The hosts are on a three-match winning run.
• Atletico Mineiro are on a three-match losing streak.
• The Raposa have only scored two goals in their last five matches against Atletico Mineiro.

Cruzeiro vs Atletico MG: Betting Tips and Odds

• Cruzeiro to win @11/10 bet365
• Gabriel Barbosa to score @7/1 Unibet
• Goals under 3.5 @1/5 bet365

Injury and Team News

Cruzeiro will be without the services of Fagner as he is injured. They might also miss out on Kaio Jorge, Joao Marcelo and Matheus Pereira due to a lack of fitness.

Renzo Saravia and Patrick Silva will not be in action for Atletico MG as they are injured. Cadu and Bernard might also be unavailable due to their fitness issues.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 76

Cruzeiro won: 29

Atletico MG won: 28

Draws: 19

Predicted Lineups

Cruzeiro predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Cássio (GK); William, Bruno, Villalba, Kaiki; Romero, Silva; Christian, Eduardo, Wanderson; Barbosa

Atletico Mineiro predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Éverson (GK); Natanael, Alonso, Hugo, Arana; Rony, Franco, Da Costa, Scarpa; Cuello, Hulk

Match Prediction

The Raposa have the advantage in their hands, but the visitors will come up with a strong fight. Cruzeiro are likely to emerge victorious against Atlético MG in their upcoming Copa do Brasil quarterfinal fixture.

Prediction: Cruzeiro 2-1 Atletico Mineiro

Telecast Details

Brazil: SporTV, Premiere

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