Atlético Mineiro vs Cruzeiro: match statistics
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Atlético Mineiro vs Cruzeiro: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Atlético Mineiro plays Cruzeiro in Serie A (Brazil). The game is scheduled for October 29, 2026. Venue: Arena MRV.
Recent form
Atlético Mineiro has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Cruzeiro has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Atlético Mineiro scores 1.35 goals per game and allows 1.13. Cruzeiro scores 1.59 and allows 1.44. Games in this league average 2.66 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 48% of Atlético Mineiro's games and 69% of Cruzeiro's. The Over 2.5 rates are 48% and 66%, compared with league averages of 59% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Cruzeiro has the higher season xG average, 1.65 to 1.53 per game. Atlético Mineiro takes 14.0 shots per game, while Cruzeiro takes 14.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Atlético Mineiro leads at halftime in 35% of its games and scores 0.74 goals per game after halftime. Cruzeiro leads at halftime in 28% and scores 0.97 after halftime.
When the teams score
Atlético Mineiro's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (11 goals). For Cruzeiro, it is minutes 76-90+ (14 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie A games average 2.66 goals. Both teams score in 59% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 2 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Atlético Mineiro | Cruzeiro | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.30 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Cruzeiro is 9% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Atlético Mineiro · 2.4 pts / game - Cruzeiro
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Cruzeiro is 18% better for: goals scored per game.
1.35 goals / game - Atlético Mineiro · 1.59 goals / game - Cruzeiro
Atlético Mineiro is 27% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.13 goals / game - Atlético Mineiro · 1.44 goals / game - Cruzeiro
Atlético Mineiro scores in 71% of games (22 of 31 games), while Cruzeiro keeps a clean sheet in 22% (7 of 32 games).
Cruzeiro scores in 88% of games (28 of 32 games), while Atlético Mineiro keeps a clean sheet in 26% (8 of 31 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Atlético Mineiro
Over / Under - Cruzeiro
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Atlético Mineiro is 28% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.52 pts / game - Atlético Mineiro · 1.19 pts / game - Cruzeiro
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Atlético Mineiro - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 45%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Cruzeiro - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 28% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +7 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (14 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Atlético Mineiro
Cruzeiro
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Serie A).
Teams vs league
| Atlético Mineiro | Liga | Cruzeiro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.48 | 2.66 | ▲ 3.03 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 48% | 59% | ▲ 69% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 48% | 51% | ▲ 66% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 26% | 23% | • 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 68% | 75% | ▲ 88% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 81% | 78% | ▲ 81% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Atlético Mineiro's perspective: 1 win, 2 draws and 0 losses against Cruzeiro. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 67% of them.
FAQ
When do Atlético Mineiro and Cruzeiro play?
Atlético Mineiro face Cruzeiro on October 29, 2026 in Serie A at Arena MRV. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Atlético Mineiro and Cruzeiro?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Atlético Mineiro won 1, Cruzeiro won 0 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Atlético Mineiro vs Cruzeiro?
Atlético Mineiro score 1.35 goals per game on average and Cruzeiro 1.59. The Serie A average is 2.66 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 48% of Atlético Mineiro's matches and 69% of Cruzeiro's.
What form are Atlético Mineiro and Cruzeiro in?
Over the last 5 games Atlético Mineiro have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Cruzeiro 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Atlético Mineiro vs Cruzeiro?
The statistical background for Atlético Mineiro vs Cruzeiro — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.