Last Updated on April 19, 2024 3:31 pm by Erwin Noguera

The actions continue at the beginning of the Brasileirão season, with all the teams leaving their skins on the field to get as many points as possible early.

It is still too soon to predict the favorite team to win this season. However, we can always talk about talented teams with many stars, such as Atlético Mineiro, Palmeiras, Grêmio, Flamengo, and others. In one way or another, these teams will always be favorites in their respective matches, especially at the beginning of the season.

Now, one of the matches we will have on the Brasileirão matchday 3 will be the Clássico Mineiro between Atlético Mineiro and Cruzeiro this Saturday.

When and where? 

Saturday, April 20, 8:00 pm ET at the Arena MRV 

Moneyline odds: 

Atletico Mineiro 1.92

Cruzeiro 4.345

Draw Offs: 

3.34

Where can I watch it? 

Premiere, Star+, Paramount+, and Vix

Why Bet on Atlético Mineiro?

Atlético Mineiro, one of the favorite teams to win this season’s Brasileirão championship trophy, has failed to get the campaign off to the best possible start. The team has accumulated two draws in two games, leaving them in 14th place in the standings.

That is nothing to worry about, as only two matches have been played this season, and the team has everything to wake up and return to the top of the table. However, early season games weigh a lot, so we can expect them to make the necessary adjustments to start a positive streak right now.

As we mentioned, the team is coming from two consecutive draws, the most recent being against Criciúma, with a score of 1-1.

Why Bet on Cruzeiro?

On the other hand, Cruzeiro is one of the teams that have been pleasantly surprised at the start of the campaign, taking four of the six points that have been disputed. Although the season is young, we know how important it is for everyone to win games at the beginning of the campaign, as the matches weigh a lot.

Cruzeiro started the season with an excellent victory at home against Botafogo with a score of 3-2. That boosted the team’s confidence, as they beat one of the best teams in the 2023 Brasileirao season. However, in the most recent match against Fortaleza, they were held to a 1-1 draw.

Final Betting Analysis: Atlético Mineiro vs. Cruzeiro

In the last 20 matches between these two teams, Atletico MG dominates the series with eight wins. On the other hand, Cruzeiro has six victories, while six matches have ended in draws.

Moreover, the Galo beat the Black Beast in the last match between them on April 7, 2024, in the Mineiro tournament, with a crushing score of 3-1.

At Gambyl Exchange, there is a Moneyline that favors Atlético Mineiro at 1.915, while Cruzeiro starts at 4.32.

For this match, our prediction is a win for Atletico Mineiro by 2-0.

Look for a win for Atlético Mineiro. If you put $100 on them at 1.915, you’ll see a $91.50 win with a total payout of $191.50.

Atlético Mineiro vs. Cruzeiro Betting Pick: Atlético Mineiro

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