Cruzeiro vs Atlético PR: match statistics
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Cruzeiro vs Atlético PR: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Cruzeiro plays Atlético PR in Serie A (Brazil). The game is scheduled for September 6, 2026. Venue: Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto.
Recent form
Cruzeiro has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.40 points per game. Atlético PR has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Cruzeiro scores 1.40 goals per game and allows 1.44. Atlético PR scores 1.48 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.64 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 68% of Cruzeiro's games and 52% of Atlético PR's. The Over 2.5 rates are 64% and 44%, compared with league averages of 59% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Cruzeiro has the higher season xG average, 1.59 to 1.37 per game. Cruzeiro takes 14.6 shots per game, while Atlético PR takes 12.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Cruzeiro leads at halftime in 28% of its games and scores 0.80 goals per game after halftime. Atlético PR leads at halftime in 32% and scores 0.80 after halftime.
When the teams score
Cruzeiro's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). For Atlético PR, it is minutes 0-15 (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie A games average 2.64 goals. Both teams score in 59% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
| Cruzeiro | Atlético PR | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.31 |
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 33% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / game - Cruzeiro · 1.8 pts / game - Atlético PR
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.
Atlético PR is 6% better for: goals scored per game.
1.4 goals / game - Cruzeiro · 1.48 goals / game - Atlético PR
Atlético PR is 44% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.44 goals / game - Cruzeiro · 1 goals / game - Atlético PR
Cruzeiro scores in 84% of games (21 of 25 meczów), while Atlético PR keeps a clean sheet in 32% (8 of 25 meczów).
Atlético PR scores in 76% of games (19 of 25 meczów), while Cruzeiro keeps a clean sheet in 20% (5 of 25 meczów).
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 - Cruzeiro
Over / Under - Atlético PR
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 PR is 6% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.24 pts / game - Cruzeiro · 1.32 pts / game - Atlético PR
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cruzeiro - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 28% of games and wins 44%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Atlético PR - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 52%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +4 | -1 |
* 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 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). 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
Cruzeiro
Atlético PR
* 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
| Cruzeiro | Liga | Atlético PR | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.84 | 2.64 | ▼ 2.48 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 68% | 59% | ▼ 52% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 64% | 50% | ▼ 44% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 20% | 23% | ▲ 32% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 84% | 75% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 80% | 78% | ▼ 72% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Cruzeiro's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Atlético PR. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
When do Cruzeiro and Atlético PR play?
Cruzeiro face Atlético PR on September 6, 2026 in Serie A at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Cruzeiro vs Atlético PR?
Cruzeiro score 1.40 goals per game on average and Atlético PR 1.48. The Serie A average is 2.64 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 68% of Cruzeiro's matches and 52% of Atlético PR's.
What form are Cruzeiro and Atlético PR in?
Over the last 5 games Cruzeiro have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Atlético PR 2-3-0 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cruzeiro vs Atlético PR?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.