Atlético-MG and Cienciano face each other in an official match of the 2026 Copa Sudamericana season. The game takes place at Estádio do Galo (Arena MRV) on Thursday, 21/05/2026, at 23:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Clube Atlético Mineiro vs Club Cienciano del Cusco, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Atlético-MG vs Cienciano

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Over 3.5 Goals

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👉 Our prediction is: Both teams to score

Our betting recommendation for this game is for the BTTS (Both Teams to Score) market. The reason: this matchup has all the ingredients to be action-packed. With that, the odds offered by betting platforms are attractive, and this is the typical opportunity that cannot go unnoticed.

So let's hope that Atlético-MG and Cienciano both find the back of the net.

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Atlético-MG comes into the match having played 4 games in the Copa Sudamericana so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 1 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 1 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 11 wins, 11 draws, and 11 losses.

Atlético-MG's attack has scored 46 goals during this period. Out of this total, 5 goals were scored in the Copa Sudamericana, averaging 1.25 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.39.

The offence system of Atlético-MG is led by Hulk as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 4 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Gustavo Scarpa, who has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 6 goals with an average of 1.5 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 41 goals conceded in 33 matches, resulting in an average of 1.24.

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On the other hand, Cienciano comes into the match having played 5 games in the Copa Sudamericana so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 1.6 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 11 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses.

Cienciano's attack has scored 34 goals during this period. Out of this total, 5 goals were scored in the Copa Sudamericana, averaging 1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.7.

The offence system of Cienciano is led by Alejandro Hohberg González as the top scorer of the season. The peruvian forward has scored 10 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Alejandro Hohberg González, who has contributed with 5 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 5 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 23 goals conceded in 20 matches, resulting in an average of 1.15.

Head to head: Atlético-MG vs Cienciano

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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Atlético-MG

South America - Copa Sudamericana

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W L D D W

1.6

Home W D L W W

2

Away L D W L L

0.8

Away Team

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Cienciano

South America - Copa Sudamericana

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W L W W

1.8

Home L W W W W

2.4

Away W L D L D

1

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Published on 18 May 2026, at 20:04 Last updated on 18 May 2026, at 20:04
Author: Gustavo Porto

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