Atlético Mineiro vs Cruzeiro: preview and stats
BrasileirãoRegular season 2026Matchday 33Arena MRV
Scheduled
- Atlético Mineiro go into the match 6th in the table with 50 points; Cruzeiro are 3rd with 54.
- Atlético Mineiro in their last 5 matches: 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats.
- Cruzeiro in their last 5 matches: 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat.
- At home, Atlético Mineiro score 1.63 and concede 1.06 goals per game; 56.3% of those matches ended with over 2.5 goals.
- Away, Cruzeiro score 1.50 and concede 1.81 goals per game; 75% of those matches ended with over 2.5 goals.
- In match corners (both teams), Atlético Mineiro average 11.31 at home and Cruzeiro 11.13 away.
- In the league they have met 15 times since 2016: Atlético Mineiro won 8, Cruzeiro won 2 and 5 ended in a draw.
Form
Position, points and latest results in the current tournament, most recent first.
| Team | Position | Pts | P | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlético Mineiro | 6th | 50 | 31 | W-W-D-W-D |
| Cruzeiro | 3rd | 54 | 32 | W-W-L-W-W |
Latest Atlético Mineiro matches
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2026 | Coritiba | H | 1-0 (W) |
| 11 Oct 2026 | Santos | H | 2-1 (W) |
| 8 Oct 2026 | Athletico PR | A | 2-2 (D) |
| 3 Oct 2026 | Bragantino | H | 1-0 (W) |
| 19 Sept 2026 | Chapecoense | H | 1-1 (D) |
Latest Cruzeiro matches
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct 2026 | Remo | H | 1-0 (W) |
| 18 Oct 2026 | Grêmio | A | 4-2 (W) |
| 12 Oct 2026 | Bragantino | A | 2-3 (L) |
| 7 Oct 2026 | São Paulo | H | 2-0 (W) |
| 20 Sept 2026 | Vitória | A | 3-1 (W) |
Atlético Mineiro at home vs Cruzeiro away
Average per game and percentage of matches. Corners and cards: only matches with full stats.
| Atlético Mineiro (home) | Cruzeiro (away) | |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 16 | 16 |
| Goals scored | 1.63 | 1.50 |
| Goals conceded | 1.06 | 1.81 |
| Over 2.5 | 56.3% | 75% |
| Both teams to score | 62.5% | 75% |
| Corners for | 6.13 | 4.81 |
| Match corners | 11.31 | 11.13 |
| Cards received | 1.25 | 2.69 |
| Match cards | 3.13 | 4.56 |
Atlético Mineiro vs Cruzeiro, analysed in the app
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The last 5 of their 15 meetings in the league.
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 2 May 2026 | Cruzeiro 1-3 Atlético Mineiro | Regular season |
| 15 Oct 2025 | Atlético Mineiro 1-1 Cruzeiro | Regular season |
| 18 May 2025 | Cruzeiro 0-0 Atlético Mineiro | Regular season |
| 10 Aug 2024 | Cruzeiro 0-1 Atlético Mineiro | Regular season |
| 20 Apr 2024 | Atlético Mineiro 3-0 Cruzeiro | Regular season |
Referee
The referee is Raphael Claus: 4.00 cards per game in the league over the last 12 months (league average: 5.02).
Players to watch
Each team's players with the most shots per game, in league matches of the last 12 months (45+ minutes). Apps: appearances; YC: yellow cards.
Atlético Mineiro
| Player | Apps | Goals | Shots/g | YC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomás Cuello | 27 | 6 | 2.43 | 3 |
| Renan Lodi | 26 | 0 | 1.54 | 4 |
| Victor Hugo | 29 | 4 | 1.32 | 1 |
Cruzeiro
| Player | Apps | Goals | Shots/g | YC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keny Arroyo | 35 | 7 | 2.54 | 9 |
| Matheus Pereira | 36 | 10 | 2.50 | 13 |
| Kaio Jorge | 32 | 18 | 2.47 | 2 |
Form, table and home/away numbers: the tournament each team's page shows, the regular season of the Brasileirão, knockout rounds excluded. Head to head: every league match between them. Players: league matches of the last 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
When do Atlético Mineiro and Cruzeiro play?
Thursday, 29 October 2026, 19:30 (Brasília time).
Where is Atlético Mineiro vs Cruzeiro played?
At Arena MRV.
Who is the referee for Atlético Mineiro vs Cruzeiro?
Raphael Claus.
What form are Atlético Mineiro and Cruzeiro in?
Atlético Mineiro: W-W-D-W-D in their last 5; Cruzeiro: W-W-L-W-W in their last 5.