Atletico-MG vs CruzeiroPrediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

Atletico-MG and Cruzeiro play the second leg of the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals after a 1-1 draw in the first leg at Cruzeiro's ground last August 26, so there is no league table to reference. Atletico-MG arrive off three straight draws, 1-1 at Cruzeiro, 0-0 away at Internacional and 2-2 against RB Bragantino, following two wins, 3-0 over Gremio and 1-0 away at RB Bragantino. Cruzeiro have won two of their last five outings besides the draw with Atletico-MG, a 2-1 win over Flamengo, preceded by a 1-2 loss away at Flamengo, a 2-1 win at Corinthians and another 1-1 draw against Flamengo. In the five head-to-head meetings, Atletico-MG have won twice, 3-1 last May and 2-1 in January, Cruzeiro once, 1-0 in March, with two draws, the 1-1 first leg of this tie and another 1-1 in October 2025. The prediction may change in the hours before kick-off. Confirmed line-ups, late injuries, suspensions, rotation ahead of other fixtures and the state of the pitch and the weather can all alter the picture described above. In those cases the selection may be reviewed and updated within 12 to 24 hours of the match: this happens rarely, but when it does, the version published on this page is always the current one. The data and assessments here are provided for information and statistical purposes.