The kick off for the match between Atlético-MG and Cienciano will take place at 23:00 (UK time) - Thursday, 05/21 - at the Estádio do Galo (Arena MRV). This clash of the 2026 Copa Sudamericana looks very promising!
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APWin predictions for Atlético-MG vs Cienciano
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Over 3.5 Goals
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Atlético-MG Preview
Atlético-MG has played 4 matches in the Copa Sudamericana so far, with 1 wins, 1 draws, and 2 losses. This results in an average of 1 points per match.
In the 2026 season, the team has recorded 11 wins, 11 draws, and 11 losses. Atlético-MG's attack has scored 46 goals, 5 of them in the league, which gives an average of 1.25 goals per league match and 1.39 goals per match across the entire season.
Hulk is the team’s top scorer with 4 goals, while Gustavo Scarpa leads the team in assists with 4. Defensively, Galo has conceded 6 goals in the league (an average of 1.5) and 41 goals throughout the entire season (an average of 1.24 over 33 matches).
Cienciano preview
In 5 Copa Sudamericana matches, Cienciano has recorded 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 1.6 points per game.
In the 2026 season, the team has 11 wins in 20 matches. The team has scored 34 goals, 5 of them in the Copa Sudamericana (an average of 1 goals per match), with Alejandro Hohberg González being the team's top scorer with 10 goals and Alejandro Hohberg González providing 5 assists.
Defensively, Imperial Ones has conceded 5 goals in the league and 23 in the 2026 season overall, resulting in an average of 1.15 goals conceded per match.
Head to head: Atlético-MG vs Cienciano
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
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 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.75 | 3 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 1.25 | 2 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 1 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 100% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 0% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 100% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.1 | 1 | 1.13 |
|
xGA
|
1.65 | 0.89 | 1.9 |
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 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 67% | 0% |
| Goals | 2 | 1.67 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 1 | 1.33 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0.33 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 67% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 0% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.56 | 1.86 | 1.11 |
|
xGA
|
1.04 | 0.78 | 1.43 |
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