Cruzeiro vs Atlético Mineiro – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
1:0
08/03/2026 at 17:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • Mineiro - Play Offs - Final
  • Where to Watch on TV:
brazilBrazilPremiere
worldWorldTV Globo Internacional

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
0.440.13
Ball possession
49%51%
Total shots
94
Shots on target
40
Big chances
00
Corner kicks
13
Passes
79% (271/344)79% (276/350)
Yellow cards
54
Expected goals (xG)
0.440.13
xG on target (xGOT)
0.900.00
Total shots
94
Shots on target
40
Shots off target
33
Blocked shots
21
Shots inside the box
31
Shots outside the box
63
Hit the woodwork
00
Headed goals
10
Big chances
00
Corner kicks
13
Touches in opposition box
127
Accurate through passes
00
Offsides
13
Free kicks
1124
Passes
79% (271/344)79% (276/350)
Long passes
51% (25/49)47% (25/53)
Passes in final third
63% (73/115)62% (41/66)
Crosses
10% (1/10)38% (5/13)
Expected assists (xA)
0.910.19
Throw ins
2421
Fouls
2411
Tackles
57% (8/14)45% (5/11)
Duels won
3853
Clearances
1214
Interceptions
116
Errors leading to shot
00
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper saves
03
xGOT faced
0.000.90
Goals prevented
0.00-0.10

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (0 - 0)
  • 9', Kaiki 🟨,
  • 16', Cisse M. , Igor Gomes ,
  • 26', Matheus Pereira 🟨,
  • 33', Vitor Hugo 🟨,
  • 2nd Half (1 - 0)
  • 58', Ruan Tressoldi 🟨,
  • 60', 1 - 0, Kaio Jorge , Gerson (A),
  • 64', Gerson , Bruno Rodrigues ,
  • 66', Bernard , Cassierra M. ,
  • 66', Victor Hugo , Minda A. ,
  • 71', Natanael 🟨,
  • 74', Lucas Silva , Matheus Henrique ,
  • 76', Igor Gomes , Gustavo Scarpa ,
  • 76', Natanael , Preciado A. ,
  • 76', Villalba L. 🟨,
  • 83', Kaio Jorge 🟨,
  • 87', Kaio Jorge , Wanderson ,
  • 90+4', Lodi R. 🟨,
  • 90+6', William Furtado 🟨,

Chances of winning


Cruzeiro
53.7%
Draw
29.3%
Atlético Mineiro
17%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
40% 30.1% 29.9%

Our Initial ML Estimation

41.3% 29.2% 29%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Cruzeiro has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+13.7%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Cruzeiro's performance.
  • Atlético Mineiro has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-12.9%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, and Atlético Mineiro might be facing challenges that affect their performance.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Cruzeiro than the current prediction. (-12.4%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests that there may be underlying issues with Cruzeiro that the model has picked up on.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Atlético Mineiro than the current prediction. (+12%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests that Atlético Mineiro could outperform expectations, possibly based on recent matchups or player stats.
  • Cruzeiro - Atlético Mineiro Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.94
    (2.28)
    3.56
    (3.03)
    6.14
    (3.05)
    -4.1%
    (9.7%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.50
    What is the prediction for Cruzeiro - Atlético Mineiro?
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:
    • O/U 2.5 - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:0.
  • Preview Facts
    • First leg.
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Cruzeiro won 2.
    • Cruzeiro is undoubtedly in great shape (last 5 games: 3 wins).
    • Atlético MG has been playing with ups and downs recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
    • Atlético MG may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • Cruzeiro is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Cruzeiro won 5 matches, drew 7 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 17:22. (average 0.9:1.1).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Cruzeiro won 2 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 5:7. (average 0.6:0.8).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Cruzeiro - Atlético Mineiro were as follows:
    25.01.2026 Atlético Mineiro - Cruzeiro 2:1
    15.10.2025 Atlético Mineiro - Cruzeiro 1:1
    11.09.2025 Cruzeiro - Atlético Mineiro 2:0
    27.08.2025 Atlético Mineiro - Cruzeiro 0:2
    18.05.2025 Cruzeiro - Atlético Mineiro 0:0
    Latest results of Cruzeiro
    28.02.2026 Cruzeiro - Pouso Alegre 1:0
    25.02.2026 Cruzeiro - Corinthians 1:1
    21.02.2026 Pouso Alegre - Cruzeiro 1:2
    14.02.2026 URT - Cruzeiro 1:2
    11.02.2026 Mirassol - Cruzeiro 2:2
    Latest results of Atlético Mineiro
    Draw
    Play Offs

    Semi-finals
    1Pouso AlegreCruzeiro0 : 1, 1 : 2
    2Atletico-MGAmerica MG1 : 0, 1 : 1

    Final
    1CruzeiroAtletico-MG1 : 0