Cruzeiro vs Atlético-MG Prediction: Promisses off a close local rivalry match

In the upcoming match of Brazil Serie A, matchday 9, Cruzeiro will face Atlético-MG at Mineirão Stadium, in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. In Brazil’s Serie A, Cruzeiro is 6th, and Atlético-MG is two positions above in 4th, with 1 point more. Cruzeiro comes from a defeat in Copa do Brasil against Grêmio, as the home side, 1-0; Atlético-MG also lost, but for Corinthians, as the away side, 2-0. They both were eliminated from the Copa do Brasil.

CRUZEIRO

After a good sequence of matches, Cruzeiro comes off four games without a victory. The team tries to win again, this time against the biggest rival, Atlético-MG, to re-enter in the top 4 of the group. Cruzeiro has increased its performance and has a good chance of victory. Cruzeiro played 22 matches this season, with 8 victories, 5 draws, and 9 defeats. The team scored 27 goals and took 21.

EXPECTED OPENING LINEUP FOR CRUZEIRO

Rafael Cabral, Igor Formiga, Oliveira, Luciano Castán, Marlon, Wallisson, Neto Moura, Machado, Wesley, Gilberto, Bruno Rodrigues.

ATLÉTICO-MG

Atlético was in a great sequence of winning until the defeat of Corinthians, with six games without a loss, 5 victories, and 1 draw. Atlético is above Cruzeiro on the table stand in Brazil's Serie A and wants to keep in the top 4 of the group. Against the biggest local rival, Atlético has a good chance of a victory. Atlético-MG played 32 matches this season, with 19 victories, 7 draws, and 6 defeats. Atlético scored 50 goals and took 26.

EXPECTED OPENING LINEUP FOR ATLÉTICO-MG

Everson, Mariano, Nathan Silva, Jemerson, Rubens, Battaglia, Pavón, Zaracho, Hyoran, Hulk, Paulinho.

EXPERT BETTING TIPS

Cruzeiro and Atlético are a local dispute between two great rivals. In this game, both teams arrive with good moments. Atlético comes off a better sequence, although Cruzeiro has also presented a great performance. Atlético has in its favor the positive attack, with 50 goals in 31 matches. Add to this, Atlético has a solid defense system and does not suffer a lot of goals. The team has 31 games and 24 suffered goals. It’s hard to bet on who will win; however, a good call it’s to bet on more than 2 goals.