Atletico-MG vs Cruzeiro: result 2-1 and analysis
Copa Do BrasilQuarter-finalsKick-off on September 2, 2026 at 12:00 AM (UTC)Arena MRV, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
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What was the result of Atletico-MG vs Cruzeiro?
Atletico-MG won 2-1 on September 2, 2026.
Goalscorers
- 30′Kaio JorgeCruzeiro (pen.)
- 77′Victor HugoAtletico-MG
- 88′FredAtletico-MG
What had the model predicted before the match?
Before kick-off, the Footlab AI model gave a Atletico-MG win at 36%: prediction correct. Most likely score announced: 1-1. Actual score: 2-1.
Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Atletico-MG have 8 wins, 6 draws and 1 defeat; Cruzeiro have 8, 4 and 3.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2026 | Vitoria(home) | 2-1 | Serie A |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Cruzeiro(away) | 1-1 | Copa Do Brasil |
| Aug 22, 2026 | Internacional(away) | 0-0 | Serie A |
| Aug 19, 2026 | RB Bragantino(home) | 2-2 | CONMEBOL Sudamericana |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Gremio(home) | 3-0 | Serie A |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2026 | Vasco DA Gama(away) | 1-3 | Serie A |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Atletico-MG(home) | 1-1 | Copa Do Brasil |
| Aug 22, 2026 | Flamengo(home) | 2-1 | Serie A |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Flamengo(away) | 1-2 | CONMEBOL Libertadores |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Corinthians(away) | 2-1 | Serie A |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Atletico-MG wins, 2 draws, 2 Cruzeiro wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | Cruzeiro 1-1 Atletico-MG | Copa Do Brasil |
| May 3, 2026 | Cruzeiro 1-3 Atletico-MG | Serie A |
| Mar 8, 2026 | Cruzeiro 1-0 Atletico-MG | Mineiro - 1 |
| Jan 25, 2026 | Atletico-MG 2-1 Cruzeiro | Mineiro - 1 |
| Oct 16, 2025 | Atletico-MG 1-1 Cruzeiro | Serie A |
| Sep 11, 2025 | Cruzeiro 2-0 Atletico-MG | Copa Do Brasil |
Last archived meeting: Cruzeiro vs Atletico-MG on Aug 26, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Atletico-MG score 1.3 and concede 0.6 goals per match over their last 15; Cruzeiro score 1.5 and concede 0.9.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atletico-MG | 1.3 | 0.6 | 8 | 6/15 | 5/15 |
| Cruzeiro | 1.5 | 0.9 | 4 | 10/15 | 8/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
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How does Footlab AI compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy