Atlético-MG v Cruzeiro: where to watch, stats, history, line-ups | OneFootball

Atlético-MG and Cruzeiro face off on Wednesday night (15th), at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Arena MRV, in Belo Horizonte (MG). The derby is part of the 28th round of the Brazilian Championship.

See below where to watch, statistics, probable lineups, and the history of the matchup.

Where to watch Atlético-MG vs Cruzeiro live?

How Atlético-MG comes into the match

Photo: Paulo Henrique França / Atlético

Galo comes in buoyed by a win over Sport in a rescheduled game from the 14th round, a result that helped move the team away from the bottom of the table. Currently, they sit 14th with 32 points, seven above the relegation zone.

Despite the recent triumph, coach Jorge Sampaoli will have problems to field the team. There are many absences: Lyanco (out for the season), Junior Alonso and Alan Franco (called up), as well as Alexsander, Cuello, Júnior Santos, Patrick, and Caio Maia, all in the medical department. Vitor Hugo and Igor Gomes are suspended, and Ivan Román and Rony remain doubtful.

The challenge for Atlético is to try to make the most of home advantage and earn points that further distance them from the risk of relegation.

How Cruzeiro comes into the match

Photo: Gustavo Aleixo/Cruzeiro

Raposa haven’t won in three matches but remain firmly in the top four. The home draw with Sport, bottom of the league, was considered frustrating and prevented the team from closing the gap to leaders Palmeiras. Even so, Cruzeiro are third with 52 points.

For this derby, coach Leonardo Jardim will have important reinforcements: William, Lucas Romero, and Kaio Jorge return after suspension, while Christian and Wanderson are available again. On the other hand, Fabrício Bruno (called up by the Brazilian National Team), Sinisterra, and Matheus Henrique (injured) are out.

Head-to-head history

Photo: Gustavo Aleixo/Cruzeiro

Atlético-MG and Cruzeiro have faced each other 396 times in history. Galo has the edge with 156 wins, against 132 for Raposa, and 108 draws.

In the last five meetings, Cruzeiro won twice, Atlético once, and two ended in draws. In the most recent derby, the second leg of the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals, Raposa came out on top: 2–0 over their rivals at the Mineirão.

Statistics

Atlético-MG in the league

Cruzeiro in the league

Probable lineups

ATLÉTICO-MG: Everson; Natanael, Saravia, Ruan and Guilherme Arana; Fausto Vera, Gabriel Menino, Gustavo Scarpa and Bernard; Hulk and Dudu. Coach: Jorge Sampaoli.

CRUZEIRO: Cássio, William, Jonathan Jesus, Villalba and Kaiki; Lucas Romero, Lucas Silva, Christian and Matheus Pereira; Kaio Jorge and Wanderson. Coach: Leonardo Jardim.

Refereeing

The match will be refereed by Paulo Cesar Zanovelli da Silva (MG). (Photo: Cesar Greco/Palmeiras)

Referee: Paulo Cesar Zanovelli da Silva (MG) Assistants: Bruno Boschilia (PR) and Rafael da Silva Alves (RS) VAR: Rodrigo D’Alonso Ferreira (SC)

Match details

Match: Atlético-MG vs Cruzeiro Competition: 28th round of the Brazilian Championship Date: October 15, 2025 (Wednesday) Time: 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) Venue: Arena MRV, Belo Horizonte (MG) Broadcast: Globo (broadcast TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view)

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