Cruzeiro took the points with a 3-1 win over Athletico in Brasileiro Série A. After a tight first half, they pulled clear with two goals in the final twenty minutes.
Cruzeiro 3:1 Athletico — Match Report
First half1 - 1
- 33(Foul)
- 45VAR review (Matheuzinho)
- 45 + 1
- 45 + 6VAR review (M. Pereira)
- 45 + 8
Second half2 - 0
- 62(Foul)
- 64(Foul)
- 79(Foul)
- 82
- 90 + 2
- 90 + 2
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of Cruzeiro vs Athletico?
Cruzeiro 3-1 Athletico (Brasileiro Série A).
Who scored?
Matheus Pereira (30', assist Gerson) for Cruzeiro; João Cruz (45') for Athletico; Lucas Romero (71', assist Matheus Pereira) for Cruzeiro; Kaio Jorge (82') for Cruzeiro.
Were there any cards in Cruzeiro vs Athletico?
Yellow cards: Gabriel Rojas (Cruzeiro); Juan Felipe Aguirre (Athletico); Fabrício Bruno (Cruzeiro); Mycael (Athletico).
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Head to Head meetings
Cruzeiro – Athletico
Cruzeiro
Athletico
- 2
Victories
- 2
Draws
- 2
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  2 | 2  |
Scored goals | 10 | 10 |
Average per game | 1.67 | 1.67 |
The biggest victory | 3-1 | 0-3 |
Form
Cruzeiro
- 5Matches
- 12Goals
- 2.4Goal per game
- 4Wins
- 0Draws
- 1Losses
Athletico
- 5Matches
- 10Goals
- 2Goal per game
- 2Wins
- 2Draws
- 1Losses
Standings
Cruzeiro – Athletico
Best statistical picks
Cruzeiro – Athletico
X2 hasn't lost in 4 of the last matches
Both teams scored in 8 of the last 8 matches
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Over 2.5
Cards over the last 10 matches favour Under 4.5
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.71 | 3.80 | 4.50 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — Cruzeiro
Athletico won the last meeting 2-1 and sit three places higher, yet the edge at Mineirão belongs to Cruzeiro. CheckLive's read sees the hosts ahead on form, skill and mentality — a 70% lean, grounded in a stronger all-round profile.
Home win — Cruzeiro1.71
High confidence70%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
56.4
47.6
CheckSkill
56.7
51
CheckMental
69
52.5
CheckLive total64.9 vs 50.1+14.8Cruzeiro: 59.1 + 5.8 for home advantage = 64.9
More match signals
Cruzeiro (DNB)81%1.33
Over 2.578%1.85
Cruzeiro (−1)62%
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win between Cruzeiro and Athletico?
CheckLive's read favours a Cruzeiro win at Mineirão — the home side hold the edge across form, skill and mentality despite sitting three places below Athletico. The last H2H clash went to Athletico 2-1.
Are Cruzeiro favourites despite Athletico's table position?
Cruzeiro are the marginal favourites here. Athletico sit third with 45 points, three places above Cruzeiro's 39, but the visitors' form is only average and the CheckLive rating leans home. Both sides have two wins from five.
Will both teams score in Cruzeiro vs Athletico?
Goals look likely — the H2H has averaged 3.2 per meeting and three of the last five clashes saw both teams score, including a 3-3 draw. Both sides have conceded eight in their last five.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.71 | 3.80 | 4.50 |